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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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i have a 1980 f250 with a 351 m and a 2barrel carb and a 1985 f150 302 with a 2barrel can i swap these carbs between vehicles thanx
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Assuming both carburetors are original, NO, you CANNOT swap the two carbs without other modifications. The 1980 used a conventional carburetor, while the 1985 302model used a "Feedback" (computer controlled) carburetor.

Two COMPLETELY DIFFERENT animals.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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ok so what would i have to do to swap them would i have two swap distributors too or would the one from the 351m even work on the 5.0
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Well no, you cannot use a 302 distributor in a 351 engine.

The feedback carburetor uses a different, computer controlled distributor and ignition system than a coventional setup.

Which truck and engine are you going to USE? Between the two trucks, which one do you want to end up with? We can start there.
 
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There is also a venturi size number on the side of the carb somewhere. Maybe someone knows where it is, I am not sure, but it sizes the carb and you will want that to be the same. For instance, I think a valid venture size was 1.08. A 302 might have had a smaller venturi than a 351 engine.
 
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