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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Right Carb?

I have an autolite c8zf-g on my 78 F150 custom 400cid. I was pretty sure it wasn't original & started checking it out. seems to be off of a mustang. it runs great at idle but hesitates & is hard to start when the fuel tank is low or it's warm. anybody know if this carb is not good for this application? or maybe a weak fuel pump?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Hesitation off idle is usually the accelerator pump. Here is some info on the carbs: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...eral-info.html
 
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by greatbargins10
I have an autolite c8zf-g on my 78 F150 custom 400cid. I was pretty sure it wasn't original & started checking it out. seems to be off of a mustang. it runs great at idle but hesitates & is hard to start when the fuel tank is low or it's warm. anybody know if this carb is not good for this application? or maybe a weak fuel pump?
The Z in the PN denotes a Mustang but carb tags can come and go. What is important is whether it is an Autolite 2100 (2bbl) or a 4100 (4bbl). Both versions are really good carbs and SUPER simple to rebuild.

If it's a 4100, look on the right side of the carb body for 1.08 or 1.12. The former is around 480 cfm and the latter is 600 cfm.

2x.. a bog is usually the accelerator pump. There is an arm to the pump that can be relocated to the inboard hole if it needs a stronger shot. If i's maxed out, you might as well throw a $25 rebuild kit at it.
 
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