I have a 1983 Bronco 351W. Per Ford I need a variable venturi 2-bbl carb which they do not make anymore. They won't touch it. Help!

 

Dump the variable venturi crap. It was the worst idea (arguably) that Ford ever had. You can go to a Holley setup, and be much happier

 

The two external diaphrams on the VV carb are easy to replace and solve most of there trouble.One is the choke pull off{what a name!} and the other is the venturi diaphram which are still available in any carb kit brand.If that doesn't work,Holley does make VV replacement that maintain the original intake,EGR spacer plate{dont forget to change this gasket everytime you loosen the carb which could be your problem anyhow}distributor and PCM{processor} for about $350 to $400 {ouch!}.
Phillip

 

Due to the new laws in California, I can not use the Holley replacement. I had to fork out 6 bills at the Carburetor King to get a rebuilt VV carb.
Thanks for the help.

 

I can't imagine 6 bills for a rebuild on a VV.I sure hope it lasts for a while.Back on the Holley VV repacement,this carb. replacement is NOT a high performance modification,and, retains all of the original emission devices as well as the processor{computer}.Allthough I am not familiar with California laws,why wouldn't Holley or the state allow such a replacement and still be CARB legal?
Phillip

 

If you live in California, you better come down the border to Tijuana, here rebuild carbs are running from 80 to 120 Dlls.And you cand get almost 'ANY' tipe of carb, i friend of mine just buy one for his boat that have a 74 302 and hi pay about 80 bucks ask me , if you nead more info.

 

 

California will take the Holly VV carb as it is CARB certified replacement. However, you will have to order it from Holley (or a 3rd party). They only assemble these as a special order, so be prepared to wait (mine took 2mos!). Yes, the price is steep: $325 is what I paid 3 yrs ago.

Another alternative would be to switch over to a 2-barrel TBI setup. You can grab the parts Pick-n-Pullin at your local bone yard. The referee WILL accept it if you've been careful to document the whole swap and bolt it on as a complete system. (You can call the state, and they'll send you the guidelines in the mail) I like my Holley 2bbl, but if I were to do it over again, I think I'd go the TBI route.