86 Bronco resurrection - let's start with vacuum lines

hello all.  i posted a brief description in my "new member" post about the situation.  short and sweet version is that i have owned this Bronco since 2017, it's been sitting since 2018 because i've been overwhelmed by the vacuum line replacement due to many lines being melted because of a small fire.

i am going to attach some pics and we'll go from there.  as of last evening, the Bronco still had much of the smog stuff on it.  after reading many posts/articles here, much of that has now been removed.  i am trying to get the vacuum lines sorted out with the bare minimum to get it running and moving safely (yes, AC at this point in my life is a 'bare minimum').  i referenced this post (http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/#nabble-f1i1155) and began pulling stuff.




regarding the "next to go" part, there appears to be some sort of electrical relay on that bracket.  assuming i can just mount it to the side some place?  Also, the last pic is of some vacuum piece (assuming EGR relates) taken off the back side of the heads.  for those who have removed the smog stuff, what did you use to plug the vacuum holes on the back of the heads after you removed this?





thanks in advance for your assistance.

You've not said what engine you have, but that looks like a Windsor and since it has a 4bbl it must be the 351HO.  And that is good as there's less emissions stuff to remove than if it was the 2bbl version.

That having been said, I'm not sure what the "next to go" stuff is.  But you should be able to move the relay, as you asked.

The thing in your hand is the air manifold that was used to inject air into the exhaust ports.  You can plug the holes in the heads with a very short 5/8" bolt.  I used a copper washer under its head.

oh my gosh, i forgot to put that......sigh.  yes.  according to the VIN, i have the 351wHO.

You should put that in a signature so we won't have to remember, 'cause at 74 my memory isn't what it used to be.  Or, at least I think it used to be better, but I really can't remember for sure.  

I have the same engine. On the line that runs between the two heads, I kept it and capped it off at the top where your hand is. There are plugs you can put in the back of the heads but I'm uncertain about the threads.

The threads are 5/8-11 NC.
Like Gary said you need a very short bolt.  
1/2" long would be about ideal to plug the thermactor crossover holes.

new update.  took a week off of working on it.  all vacuum lines, minus the necessities, are gone now.  below are the pics.

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now, i made a post on another site about my carb and whether or not i needed the fuel line to connect the front fuel input to the back fuel input.  i bought one of the split lines, but the issue is that the fuel line comes up on the driver's side of the engine.  the front fuel input on the carb is on the driver's side, but the rear fuel input is on the passenger side.  i believe i can remove the plug on the front passenger side and move the input from drivers side to passenger side, placing the plug in the traditional input.  my question is, can i just use 3/8" fuel line to run a short distance from driver's side to passengers side in front of the carb?  hopefully pics will assist in my description.  lol

disregard the right hand yellow oval.  that's a dummy port.  the left one is the "front" fuel input.

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rear_fuel_input.jpg

I've added your pics for you, but it isn't difficult at all for you to do it.

Anyway, if I understand your question correctly, you are asking if you can run rubber fuel hose from the fuel pump up to the wye fitting that feeds both front and rear bowls on the carb.  Right?

If so, yes you can.  But be aware that fuel hose can get punctured and leak, and a leak there has been the cause of many fires.  I've done it, but I'm careful about the routing to ensure the line won't get rubbed through or have a spark from a plug wire puncture it.

Edit: Gary beat me to adding the photos

I have a QF on my 400 and am using a rubber hose across the front like that. As Gary said, not ideal but works. It's in that short length of hose that I have my inline filter also.

I like the SUM-G3120-2 (Summit) fuel line personally. Has the built in filter and pressure gauge. On my 460 I just have this but on the 400 I have this and the inline filter since the tank on it is cruddy.