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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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I have recently purchased an 86 ford f250 7.5 460. Runs great but it is now bogging down when idle and sometimes stalls due to such a low idle.holley carb. I am thinking needs rebuilt. Not familiar with this. If anyone has any idea what I could check before spending the $$ for it I would appreciate it.
 
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new carburetor?

Check all the vacuum lines for cracks. Your power valve may be getting old, causing it to run rich at idle. That would mean a carb rebuild.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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thank you it does smell like it is running rich as well. I did believe I need to rebuild
 
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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new carburetor?

rebuild it. evereytime i purchase a carb'd vehicle i rebuild the carb unless it was done prior to purchasing. it does wonders! better MPG and much more responsive. its worth doing.
 
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