1986 Ford Crown Victoria Stalling - Fuel System

Question: I have a police interceptor crown vic. My problem is with the carb. It is a holley 2 bbl that a dealer mecanic told me was put on the vics to replace the motorcraft vent. venturi carb. Holley cant even pull the number off of that carb (like it never existed). I desperately need a good carb for this car. I have replaced the engine in past yr with a jasper engine and noticed a leak coming from the side gaskets of the carb by the auto overdrive and throttle entrance. My question is should I just get a carb from a parts store that has no clue if it will even come close to doing the job or see if holley may be able to do a complete rebuild or just get the original motorcraft vv carb? Also the main problem i have is it doesnt want to stay running when cold, car is fine after warmed up

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Technican: Hi; The VV carburetor was theworst that Ford ever made. Your best choice ( which is what I would do ) is to buy you an aftermarket edelbrock intake and carb. As far as I know they are readly available. Try www.edelbrock.com. Sounds you are trying to build a sweet machine. But like I said stay away from VV carb. I worked at a Ford dealership for 5 years, and that was the worst carb we hated. Also hope you don't live in California, but if you do then you will have to back to the VV. .

Owner: thank you, thats kind of my initial thought. But I get 17 miles to the gallon with this carb, prob. because it is a 2 bbl. Are you saying change the intake to get a 4 barrel or for something else? I really like the carb for the economy but its time has come. thanks. Next question is reguarding the automatic overdrive, I will have to find a carb that is equipped for the ao Can I do that with ease or will I need to change up the ao. Also the carb is generically (lol) electronic. Should I stay with that or does it really matter.

Technican: Hi; No you don't have to change the intake. Edelbrock makes a replacement that will bolt right on with minor modifications. Check out there web site at WWW.EDELBROCK.COM. .

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