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Originally Posted by Dumpling
It look's like it needs a total rebuild. The throttle shafts, probably the plates. The stacks need to be cleaned/scalded/something, and it seems to be missing the Maytag pump the Algon system used.
Your best bet would be to convert it to EFI. That would mean getting the basic manifold cleaned up and functioning.
After that, it's pretty simple. If it is seeming difficult to you, maybe you should let someone else take over the project.
The project goes like this:
1) rebuild/refurbish the manifold
2) drill out and tap the existing injection holes for modern electronic injectors
3) locate, drill and tap holes to mount the fuel rails to
4) mount fuel rails over the injectors
5) decide what efi system you'll be using
6) you need to mount a MAP, MAT and water temperature sensor, find spots for those. The MAP might require a box linked up to each runner to get an "average" vacuum reading.
7)...
I'm tired of typing, let me know if you really want to learn more.
Total cost for conversion is probably going to be north of $5,000.
Good luck.
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The condition of the shafts and butterflies are in good shape. I got the manifold in the late 70's and only tried to run it once. I traded it to a buddy and it has sat since then. It's loaded with shelf rust and bat ****. I just traded back for it. I have a couple different metering blocks and Enderle and Algon barrel valves. I have a couple different Hillborn fuel pumps. I don't figure to use anything except the basic manifold. I think the stacks belong on a shelf somewhere.
Drilling , tapping and mounting "stuff' is Machinist 101. Your #5 is where it gets dicey. I no next to nothing about EFI and what I do know is probably wrong.
I'm hoping to run individual fuel lines to the stacks, I think, don't know if that is even a possibility. I just think it looks cooler. No other reason than that.
PM me your phone # and I'll try not to waste too much of your time.
John