rebuilding a Ford 961 carburetor-please help!

I have purchased a rebuild kit.

I am definitely a novice, and am wondering if anyone has any tips / advice on things that would make the job go smoother. Anything to avoid?

Any help would be much appreciated!!

Be sure and check the float for leaks. Just hold the float up to your ear and shake it. If you hear gas sloshing around inside the float, you must replace it.

These are very easy carbs to rebuild. Don't worry too much if you can't get all the orifices out. They've been in the carb for over forty years and won't come out without some heat. Just make sure all the pasageways are clear.

Make sure all the passage ways are clear. Use by hand only some number size drills, torch tip cleaner, or wire to run through to clean out. Then soak more and blow out with spray cleaner. If rusted bad have it cleaned by glass bead blasting but NO sand blasting. Sand can get stuck in holes and not come back out.

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