1980 Ford f150 302 v8
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1980 Ford f150 302 v8
*I need help * I'm basically in need of a dummies how to , for installing my 1405 elderbrock manual carburetor. Not sure if I'm needing the throttle kits or any of what it list for ford accessories . The one I took out didn't have any & seemed to function alright . Just needing a big how to start to finish basically , any help is greatly appreciated !!
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What's going on that has led you to replace a carburetor that "seemed to function alright"?
I'm not sure a comprehensive guide exists, but we might be able to steer you in the right direction if we knew a few more details.
Is this a new carb, straight out of the box? A used carb from another vehicle?
What problems are you experiencing? How to adapt the throttle linkage? Choke? Vacuum hose connections? We'd be glad to help but are in the dark here.
Do you have the installation manual from Edelbrock? You can download the PDF here:
https://www.edelbrock.com/performer-...-egr-1405.html
Need some gee-whiz and tuning info? Your carb is Edelbrock's update of an older Carter design. You may be able to find some good Carter books. Not all of the details will still be applicable as Edelbrock has made some improvements, but it should still help.
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Here's an Edelbrock video Shannon.............https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcavX5cTDbY
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Yes my main concern is with adapting the throttle linkage it says in the manual for ford automatics that it is needed but the one I replaced wasn't hooked up any different , the owner who previously had it did some changing one might even say rigging with vacuums so I'm wanting to make sure I do the throttle linkage right . He only had it popped onto the ball ext on the manufactured lever no other lever ext was purchased when he put it in the truck . I'm replacing it because the truck was sitting and struggling so I've done a tune up , starter and battery , now the carb , fuel filter and possibly fuel line as well since it's got some corrosion . I'm not a mechanic by far . And not knowledgeable on carbs what so ever . Thank you for your help !
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Did you take a picture of the old carb as it was hooked up? Maybe the carb was hooked up right but other things you have found were "rigged"?
You said something about a auto transmission does the truck have a auto or stick transmission? If stick then its just the throttle cable and that should be easy.
Bolt the new carb in place and hook up what you think should be where it goes and take a picture or 2 and we can let you know if it is ok or not.
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You said something about a auto transmission does the truck have a auto or stick transmission? If stick then its just the throttle cable and that should be easy.
Bolt the new carb in place and hook up what you think should be where it goes and take a picture or 2 and we can let you know if it is ok or not.
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It's a automatic but he had it hooked up like a stick as in like you said just the throttle cable I'm putting it on now I'll have a photo shortly thank yall !!
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The linkages that I think they are referring to are for AOD (Automatic Overdrive) transmissions....Ford's first 4-speed auto trans, which were troublesome.
AFAIK these were first used in 1980, but weren't common in trucks that early.....it's more likely you have a C4 or C6 trans, neither of which need the special throttle arm kit (the AOD would fail without it).
But both the C4 & C6 had a kick-down lever that was connected to the carb throttle linkage. This forced the trans to downshift if you floored the accelerator.
I've had two C6's, one with the kick-down connected & one without.....both downshifted fine. If you are happy with the way those transmissions are shifting, there is no harm done to have them set up either way.
C4's & C6's also both need a vacuum line from the carb or intake, connected to the modulator at the rear of the trans.....this 'tells' the trans how much load the engine is under & it changes gear accordingly.
AOD's had no vacuum line, so I think you have a C4 or 6. They are both good, reliable, old school transmissions that are cheap to rebuild - but don't give quite as good mpg as modern gearboxes.
AFAIK these were first used in 1980, but weren't common in trucks that early.....it's more likely you have a C4 or C6 trans, neither of which need the special throttle arm kit (the AOD would fail without it).
But both the C4 & C6 had a kick-down lever that was connected to the carb throttle linkage. This forced the trans to downshift if you floored the accelerator.
I've had two C6's, one with the kick-down connected & one without.....both downshifted fine. If you are happy with the way those transmissions are shifting, there is no harm done to have them set up either way.
C4's & C6's also both need a vacuum line from the carb or intake, connected to the modulator at the rear of the trans.....this 'tells' the trans how much load the engine is under & it changes gear accordingly.
AOD's had no vacuum line, so I think you have a C4 or 6. They are both good, reliable, old school transmissions that are cheap to rebuild - but don't give quite as good mpg as modern gearboxes.
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