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May 27 2008 at 9:29 PM
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Mark  (no login)
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I am working on a 1971 LTD 351W with 11,000 miles. This car is mint. From sitting the fuel tank, sender, filler neck and fuel pump were replaced due to rust. I rebuilt the carb due to being very lean all around. I cleaned the carb very well using pro strength carb solution allow the carb to soak for a few days and blew it out with compressed air. After setting the timing, dwell and carb, the carb is still lean at idle and in the transfer circuit. I have the mixture screws out about 5 turns and they no longer will richin up the mixture. The engine has no vacuum leaks. I took the carb back off and looked at the booster venturi and the idle siphon tubes looked like they were a little closed up on the ends so I took a very small drill and made the openings round again. Still have the same problem. What else can I do to fatten this carb up? I also made sure the float is set properly and I have rebuilt about 100 carbs in the past so I know what I am doing. I thought about decreasing the idle air bleeds to richin it up a little? I am at a lose.

 
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  1. Sounds like you're on the right track- crud - WerbyFord on May 29, 11:43 PM
    1. lean @6000 - Paul on Jun 1, 11:37 PM
      1. Sounds like a different kind of lean! - WerbyFord on Jun 1, 11:51 PM
        1. mix screws - Paul Tessier on Jun 2, 11:18 PM
          1. could try it but fuel inlet might still limit - WerbyFord on Jun 3, 1:21 AM
     
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