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basic non-emmisons carb for 4.9 ?

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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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basic non-emmisons carb for 4.9 ?

Hello,
I have an '83 F150 with the 300 and the Carter 1bbl. The Truck had a smog pump and all, but I have removed and plugged most of that. What I was wondering is what carb I can put on there that will be just a basic carb without any emmissions junk and fewer vaccume lines and whatnot. I have seen some Holley carbs in Summit, but they say they fit 70's 300's and I was wondering if there were different mounts on the intakes or if they are just playing the vehicle specific game. Any help is appreciated. Thanks,
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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I just bought a new stock replacement from Auto Zone. The truck runs great, gets good gas milage. It's an easy swap and the carb sells for $150.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Yes you can go with a Holley remanufactured carb.... but will not perform like it use to.... best thing to do is go to a scrap yard and find one without EGR and smog stuff.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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plugging smog pump hoses

Hey, when I got my 85 F150, the guy had taken off the air pump but left the hoses there unplugged. I probably should be plugging the hoses right away, yes? What have been the detriments to my system by not having the hoses plugged for the last 5 months, if any?

Aaron
 
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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'81 and back will be non smog crap, mounting holes may have to be opened up slightly to fit
 
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