Fuel / Air mixture?
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Fuel / Air mixture?
Hi all. I tried to adjust the fuel / air mixture screw on my 84 with a 1 barrel carb. I screwed the mixture screw in all the way, and nothing happened. I was told the motor should have bogged down, but nothing. The screw I turned was on the carb, on the lower left side (as you look at the motor). I did not have to take the air cleaner housing off to get to it. I'm sure I got the right one. Any help?
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Fuel / Air mixture?
The only problem I've had with my carb so far is the screws that held the two piece carb body together were loose. I noticed the engine idling poorly, and I grabbed the air cleaner and wiggled it. The top of the carb was moving. So I took the carb off, turned it upside down and tightened the torx screws underneath.
The carb gasket was slightly torn after I lifted the carb, but I just smeared a little silicone that was compatible with an O 2 sensor on it, and it works fine now.
LeRoy Wolff, original owner of
1984 Ford F150
300 six 3 speed with overdrive
optional dual rusted out fenders
truck's nick name "Old Red"
The carb gasket was slightly torn after I lifted the carb, but I just smeared a little silicone that was compatible with an O 2 sensor on it, and it works fine now.
LeRoy Wolff, original owner of
1984 Ford F150
300 six 3 speed with overdrive
optional dual rusted out fenders
truck's nick name "Old Red"
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Fuel / Air mixture?
Although not likely, it is possible that your carb could still be in original condition. From your description it sounds like you've found the right screw. Is is down low on the (Passenger) side of the carb near the manifold? When I had mine it had a tamper proof cover on it that had to be removed before I could adjust it.
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Thanks for the conformation Trail. It sems that it is an original carb. I know it is a motorcraft, which leans me to the original. I think it might be time for a new one though. Thanks for the help
Walter
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