[bostonwindows30]

I have a 64 1/2 mustang, and the carburetor has seen better days, I would like to change it out with a new one. I have a v-8 260 two barrel can I get a new one for this car???

Anyone??

 

[47_47]

Probably can't get a new Autolite carb, but should be able to get an aftermarket Edelbrock or Holley.

 

[Brainbucket]

Search Mustang forums. They probably can help you. If the throttle shaft doesn't have slack in it you might be able to put a carb kit in.:vs_cool:

 

[bostonwindows30]

What about a Holly? If so what should I need to know??

 

[cjm94]

You should be able to get a good reman for around 200. There should be a metal tag on top of the carb call a part store with those numbers and you can get an exact replacement. Our else upgrade to an aftermarket intake and put a 4 barrel on to wake it up a bit.

 

[Mort]

If you go aftermarket, don't make the mistake of overcarbureting it. A stock 260 doesn't need a 750cfm Holley, it'll make it run poor and you'll get terrible mileage. If you upgrade your carb without doing a lot more work, I'd recommend a 390cfm Holley with an intake manifold that is tuned for lower rpms.

 

[de-nagorg]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/64-66-Autol...ash=item3abb2a0274:g:xmYAAOSwZG9WlUDA&vxp=mtr

Link to a remanufactured one on e-bay, ready to bolt on, they also advertise that they will rebuild yours if you want.


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[bostonwindows30]

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What is this??!

 

[bostonwindows30]

I have never messed with a carburetor, but would love to work on it and make it right.. I have the rebuild kit, only cost 20 bucks. Can anyone guide me on rebuilding it???

 

[bostonwindows30]

Someone told me it was a motorcraft.

 

[danpik]

There should be an instruction sheet in the kit. If not I am sure a short search online will yield one. If you were local I would come right over and show you how. I used to do that stuff for a living. Kind of miss it now with all of these newer cars. Carbs can take a little finesse to get right but that old 2 barrel is about as simple as they can be. I am willing to bet a good cleaning, tightening of all of the screws and a little tune and it would run great.

 

[bostonwindows30]

Can't really find a good website to assist me on doing the rebuild?

 

[DexterII]

It's either an Autolite, as 47_47 alluded, or a Motorcraft. One or the other will work as far as tracking down the right kit, as they're essentially the same. Can't recall the transition exactly, but Motorcraft replaced Autolite as Ford's parts division, so you'll run into this on ignition parts, etc. as well. I think though that yours predates the Motorcraft name, so probably Autolite.

 

[DexterII]

It might look a bit tricky, but I wouldn't spend much time searching for a video. No disrespect to the guys who do or have done it for a living, especially when it comes to trying to track down a particular problem, but yours is more of what I would look at as long term maintenance, and I'm sure that you can do it. I have several old baking trays that I use for disassembling and reassembling such things, but a clean spot on a work bench works fine. As mentioned, the kit should have basic instructions, including measurements and gauges for the various adjustments. Keep an 8-1/2 x 11 pad and pencil and your smart phone or camera handy, so that you can sketch or snap reminders of how things came apart. Take your time and you'll do fine with it.

 

[bostonwindows30]

Thanks guys... Sounds good, I will give it a shot.. I love things like this.

 

[Brainbucket]

That carb is the easiest to build. Looks like a motorcraft carb.
Part #CRB 25585 from NAPA

I build them all the time. Just did a 66 stang with a straight 6 and a 1 barrel. Doing a 85 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 2 barrel. It's easy. Don't adjust anything but float level and/or float drop and auto choke. Mark the position of auto choke before disassembly. Adjust until the choke is closed and hit it with your finger to bounce it to make sure it closes but just barely. Key is the soak time. Never allow a soak to go over 30 min. If you have to, rinse it and then soak again. Also match the gaskets as there is more than one in the kit.:vs_cool:

 

[ddawg16]

I would put the same thing on it as what came from the factory.

Best way to screw up a great car like that is to start putting aftermarket stuff on it.

Keep it original.

I would suggest checking out JEGS

 

[bostonwindows30]

Thanks guys.. Keeping it original I think is the way to go

 

[bostonwindows30]

I have changed the front brakes to disc. Do I need to have a duel master???

 

[cjm94]

Yes you should have a dual master and a proportioning valve to balance the braking.