I currently have the stock Motorcraft/Ford Carburetor on my truck. Do I need to get a specific rebuild kit or will any kit work?? I'm not real experienced with 1bbl carbs or just carbs in general.

 

Yep you need a specific one. Do a search for your carb model in this forum. They should cover this.

 

ok, i will look around

 

where do i find the carb model #? and is there a good place to get a rebuild kit when i have all the info i need for the kit

 

Whats the specs on your truck? Feedback carb etc? I personally would order from rock auto. Get the more expensive one. I am personally debating as to if I want someone to tune mine or not though, holley does a performance rebuild for $250.

 

i have the L6 300ci 4.9l, I looked at the carb and the only things I found on it were:

1) 2433
2) Made In USA
3) Manufactured by Carter for Motorcraft

Is there somewhere I'm missing something?

 

There should have been a small metal tag on one of the cover screws. That would have had the carb ID #. DO NOT order a TOMCO kit, go with a Jiffy hy-grade or a GP Sorensen. Those are the two best kits out there for aftermarket uses. Dont forget to check your float and get a filter.

 

I didnt see any tags anywhere near the carb or on the carb. Are those 2 kits universal or for a specific carb?? And before I start the rebuild I was going to make sure I had everything that the carb needs that the kit doesn't come with.

 

You can get a kit at a good parts store by application, that is, the parts store can look it up by the year,make, and model of your truck. It's not as accurate as having the tag, but on your truck it'll work. Stay away from cheap kits (Tomco was mentioned), follow the instructions that come with the kit, and you'll do fine.
PAY attention to the parts that you remove, and watch for the fuel pump check valve and weight-they'll fall out of a hole in the bowl assembly. Pay close attention to the adjustments listed in the instructions and follow them to the letter, because they're the most important part of the rebuild.

Have fun.

 

I found one at RockAuto.com, I will let you all know how it turns out when I get the kit and rebuild the carb.

 

Just rebuilt a YFA the other day.
My friend was too cheap to get the float since it wasn't full of fuel.
Guess what?
That's right....still flooding.
The freaking Sorensen kit was only $14 at Advance, the float was an additional $9, my cost.
So for $9 I had to wait a day to get it, and R&R the carb AGAIN!

Just do it. Do it once, and it will last another 25 years.

 

thats why i plan on making sure i have all the pieces i need for a carb before i rebuild the carb

 

The kit comes w/ a new check ball and weight.
The hard part is getting that accellerator pump tube back on without crushing it.
You need a deft touch with a fine pair of needlenose pliers or very strong tweezers.
Be careful with the tiny spring in between the needle valve and its post. (my kit didn't come with that)
Best to work on a clean sheet of paper or cardboard.

Just my 2c

 

i'm working on cleaning up my garage and making a work bench so I can keep my things organized as i work on them. and thanks for the heads up

 

I had a similar experience with the rebuild of my Carter YB 1 barrel carb. Most kits will have gaskets for several different configurations. The tough part is cleaning the carb body parts after disassembly. A source for compressed air is helpful to blow out all the tiny air passages. Another good tip is to count how many turns while turning in the air mixture screw until it seats. Then during reassembly it can be reset to the original position.

Good Luck!