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300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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85lebaront2

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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Those of us who used to beat them regularly in autocross events (Shelby owners) referred to them that way. William Jeans, at a Shelby owners convention made the statement that it was only an unfortunate coincidence that Corvettes and portable outhouses were made from the same material.

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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Ray Cecil

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

I like fiberglass. No rust, but you can get cracks.....

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

85lebaront2

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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Yes, but the frame still rusts.

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Ray Cecil

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

85lebaront2 wrote

Yes, but the frame still rusts.

This is true. Very true. Had to buy a frame for a 71 vette with dad once.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

1986F150Six

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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Meanwhile, back to the subject of carburetor possibilities, look what someone did with another like intake manifold [homemade adapters].

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clifford-Performance-Ford-6-Cylinder-Intake-Manifold-Twin-Carburetor-6-8/222931003767?epid=0&hash=item33e7b92977:g:ZVcAAOSwvcVa18ud

Gary Lewis

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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That would work but, as you know, I'm not a fan of the typical Holley. (I am a fan of Holly.) So, while I don't know what those carbs are, they certainly have the bowl gasket holding fuel in, and surely the fabric accelerator pump and power valve. So that wouldn't be my choice.

Now the Holley/Weber carbs are of a completely different design, so don't have those ills. And although they sure have other ills, I'm still thinking they are the way to go.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

1986F150Six

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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Gary Lewis wrote

That would work but, as you know, I'm not a fan of the typical Holley. (I am a fan of Holly.) S

That is what Dads say about their daughter!

Gary Lewis

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1986F150Six wrote

Gary Lewis wrote

That would work but, as you know, I'm not a fan of the typical Holley. (I am a fan of Holly.) S

That is what Dads say about their daughter!

And husbands about wives. Ray? Where are you Ray?

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Ray Cecil

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

Impecable timing. Holly and I got in an argument last night. So as of right now....no....not a fan of Holly.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

Gary Lewis

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Ray Cecil wrote

Impecable timing. Holly and I got in an argument last night. So as of right now....no....not a fan of Holly.

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grumpin

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

Read something on Dear Abby I actually liked.

“To keep your marriage brimming,
And love in the loving cup.
When you’re wrong admit it.
When you’re right shut up!”

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Gary Lewis

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grumpin wrote

Read something on Dear Abby I actually liked.

“To keep your marriage brimming,
And love in the loving cup.
When you’re wrong admit it.
When you’re right shut up!”

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Ray Cecil

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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No comment.

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

85lebaront2

Re: 300/4.9L carburetion options for future project?

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Probably Holley 1901, they look just like the one my 223 had on it right down to the glass float bowls. It was called a "Visi-flow" since you could look inside and see what was going on. They are pretty simple, straight forward carbs and very trouble free other than the venturii icing up in cool damp weather. I would rather have one of them than a Carter YF, or Rochester B series.

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