kaliona

I was going to have the carb on my '67 289 rebuilt, but I just found out the carb that is on it now is not the correct carb for this engine. It's an Autolite that came from a '71 automatic with a 302. I'd like to put the correct Autolite carb on my car to keep it as close to original as possible. I can get one from Pony Carburetors in N. Mexico but it's going to cost me close to $500 because I don't have a core.
Anyone have any experience with Pony Carburetors http://www.ponycarburetors.com/? I know you can put whatever you want on your website, but sounds like they really know what they're doing and do a good job. Can anyone give me any other options where I might be able to find the correct Autolite for a my vehicle?

ThanksDad

I've bought parts from them and they were very good to work with. Mustang Monthly has mentioned them several times over the past few years and always in a positive light.

MustangFTW

your buying a autolite 2100 correct? same one i have my 67 289, this is a piece of cake to work on, you'll love it. do you know if yours is a manual or automatic choke?

kaliona

Yes I want to get a 2100. I'm hearing that they're easy to work on. It's an automatic choke. Now I just have to find one to rebuild. As nice as the carbs sound from Pony Carburetor, it's going to hurt a little shelling out close to $500 for a rebuilt.

MustangFTW

500$ for a rebuilt 2100 is ridiculous, you could buy a Holley or edelbrock for that much, i wouldn't pay more then a couple hundred for a 2100.
here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...#ht_1719wt_941

JMD

Those carbs are just too easy to rebuild to pay that kind of $$$ to have it done.

Find yourself a core, maybe Craig's list or ebay, get a gallon of carb cleaner ($20 at NAPA), a carb kit, and just do it for way less than 1/2 the cost.

I am aware that Pony does some "extra stuff" to their rebuilds, but the 2100 is good enough that it docent need anything extra.

kalli

for a 289 _do_ make sure you get a 300cfm autolite 2100. the carb should have a cast number on the side that says 1.14!

here's an example with 1.01 so you know what to look for
http://mustangtek.com/2100/images/C2OF-AA_04.jpg

remanufactured:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

no idea if they're any good. find one and rebuild yourself. knowing the inside of the carb will help in future

kaliona

Thanks for all the advice guys. I found a 300 cfm 2100 for my year and engine. I just have to rebuild it. One step closer to getting the car running smoothly again.

rpm_carter

Pony Carbs is great for anyone that doesnt know what they are doing. I guess I may have ask too many questions regarding process and quality..... they didn't seem to like me much. I was polite and professional but I do want to know what I'm getting.
For the record... I've never seen a Hot Rod magazine do an article with a "negative" profile..... I found an execellent shop that answers questions minor or major with a smile and no over charge. http://www.allamericancarburetor.com/