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Old 03-18-2008, 01:13 PM
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ok so i just bought an 85 mustang gt with a 302 in it and ill be picking it up friday. i know the carb is having problems so my question is, is it worth trying to rebuild. my dad has worked on them before and we have found kits for 20 bucks
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:32 PM
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Sure it worth try at $20.
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Old 03-18-2008, 04:28 PM
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id just upgrade to the 4160
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:27 PM
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It's worth the $20 if you have the know how.
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:35 PM
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just buy a kit...remember how it goes back together and blow out all little ports
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:49 PM
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holley exploded view diagrams are easily found online, for 20 bucks + a can of chem-dip carb cleaner (gallon can) its worth it.

be careful with the chem-dip stuff, its REALLY nasty / toxic / skin melting
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