Just bought 72 ford f100 with 360, truck runs great.
Advice on rebuilding current carb, or getting new carb. Have 360 all original engine etc...Money no option.
Carb question
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Atlas
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Re: Carb question
If the carb looks good , and it functions reasonably well , I'd get a rebuild kit. That is if you want to stay with a stock setup. I did a complete rebuild on mine a couple of years ago and it now works great. Not that difficult and kinda therapeutic. Just follow the instructions to a "T" and don't deviate.
Dave
1969 Ford F100 purchased with 7,300 original miles
2003 Impala with Sport Package 28,000 original miles
Original 1975, Yamaha XS650
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1969 Ford F100 purchased with 7,300 original miles
2003 Impala with Sport Package 28,000 original miles
Original 1975, Yamaha XS650
International 4300 dump truck
Caterpillar excavator
Bobcat track loader
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Mancar1
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Re: Carb question
If a person is mech inclined a rebuild is easy. Put the $$$ you would have spent on a new carb into another part of the Bump 
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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tmcalavy
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Re: Carb question
Well, if money is plentiful...rebuild what you have just for the experience and bank the savings for other stuff. Or, rebuild what you have and drop a new Holley 2300 2brl on it...keep the rebuild in reserve. Or, if you want to boost the power...replace the stock intake manifold and drop a Holley 4 brl on it. If money is tight, rebuild what you have.