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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 09:52 AM
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 07:11 PM
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What carb to use:

I've got a F250 4x4 that I use for a daily driver. I also use it pretty often to carry my 10.5' camper and tow my '71 Bronco. It has a 460 with an Edelbrock manifold and a carter carb in front of a C6. The engine is bored .060" over with a mild cam and the higher compression heads (This is the way the motor came....). Is this the best carb to use for my application? I need to keep gas mileage in mind also........

The reason I'm asking is that the carb needs to be rebuilt so I'd like to know if I should rebuild this one or buy a different type.

Ryan.

78 F250 Ranger XLT Supercab 4x4
460, C6, NP205, D44, D60, 4.10's, 33x12.50x16.5 tires

71 Bronco, 302, C4, PS, PDB (1/2 complete with rebuild)
 
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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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Just rebuild the Carter. If you havent done carb rebuilds b4 I would suggest letting a mechanic do it for you.

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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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About the only time you should toss it, is if the throttle lingages are worn out and/or binding from wear. Other than that, the rebuild is the best choice
 
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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What size is your carb??
 
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