Question about 1985 Ford F 250

Changed 4 barrell carb to a 2 barrell it wont hold the idle and dies out

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Can you change a 4barrel carb to a 2 barrel

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That 2 barrell needs some more work done to it and what was wrong with the 4 barrell the 2 main jets in a 4 barrell are smaller than a 2 barrell as long as you dont engage the 4 barrells your using less gas anyways.

Posted on Nov 19, 2009

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