OT Ford F150 carb

Stockdale Dave · Mar 26, 2009

Sorry for the off topic post but I need help on a truck I just bought. It's an 84 f-150 one owner with a 302 V8. Motor only has 29,000 miles but the previous guy tried to rebuild the carb his self. It runs but is a bear to warm up and takes 4-5 minutes before it will slow idle. He said he had a handful of parts left over after rebuild. I gave $500 for the truck but when I went to price a carb for it the parts stores are saying $420-$491 for a remanufactured unit. A 2 barrel carb for $400 plus? Does that sound right?

Bob · Mar 26, 2009

Is it that goofy Dorf Motorcrap variable-venturi carb? If so, prices ARE$$$.

IIRC, at one time Holley had an EPA-approved replacement that met emissions standards more conventionally.

Kruse · Mar 27, 2009

I would try to find one from a salvage yard from the same era and rebuild it yourself. Fixing it is one thing. Fixing somebody elses's mistakes is another.

rustyfarmall · Mar 27, 2009

I think that variable venturi carb can be replaced with a common ordinary 2bbl motorcraft. Should be bunches of those in the salvage yards.

rustyfarmall · Mar 27, 2009

I think that variable venturi carb can be replaced with a common ordinary 2bbl motorcraft. Should be bunches of those in the salvage yards.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 27, 2009

Dave can you post a pic of the carb ? Reman carb prices are out of sight these days ! I may have a used one that will fit , or can rebuild one I have on hand for you . Shoot me an e-mail and I can give you more info
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200cs · Mar 27, 2009

A couple of thoughts:

If it runs fine after warming up, consider converting it to a mechanical choke. I had an old Quadrajet I did this to once to correct a similar problem. You can buy the kit from any big parts store although they may have to order it for you. And, you may have to fabricate a bracket here and there to get it working right but for 20 or 30 bucks it might be all you need.

If the carb is junk then go to www.summitracing.com and buy an aftermarket carb that is new and will work fine. I would even change the intake and convert it to a fourbarrell if it were mine. Edelbrock makes really good stuff that will bolt right up. good luck

Stockdale Dave · Mar 27, 2009

email sent.

Thanks a million.

Dave

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