Hi, all!

This is my first post here. I drive a '65 Galaxie four-door hardtop with an early-'70s 302 engine. My carburetor is showing distinct signs of a float that doesn't float any more, and I want to replace it.

The catch: I'm a moron. Well, not really a moron...I do a lot of my own basic repairs and maintenance, but I've never cracked open a carburetor before. Can someone just give me the most basic walk-through of how to do this job? If I wasn't so broke, I'd just have a shop do it, but I'm confident I can do it myself with a little push in the right direction.

Anybody? I appreciate VERY MUCH any help y'all might be able to send my way.

THANK YOU and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Best regards,
Carmody
Wichita, Kansas USA
Air Capital of the World

 

it just may need to be adjusted, but if it has a leak in it it will need replaced. If its a Holley I would suggest you buy a rebuild kit made for Holley , there just a few bucks more then the generic rebuild kits, the kits run from like $12.00 to $20.00 Dollars, an a float probaly like $7-10.00. have full instructions an pictures.......................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......................

 

Hi again...

It's the old Motorcraft/Ford 2100, I believe...and I actually found a repair procedure for it, but I do not have the specs for how to adjust the float. Anybody have a manual that specifies the measurement for the float?

By the way, my symptoms include: Car will start immediately without pumping accelerator, even after sitting for days, runs great for a minute, then crappy; fuel visibly seeping out of the front of the bowl; terrible mileage; running rich no matter how I set air/fuel mixture; smoke out the tailpipe; etc.

Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Carmody
Wichita, Kansas USA
Air Capital of the World