2 barrel carb on 390 v8

[Demal5072]

I have a 1964 2 door marauder with the 390 v8 and it has a 2 barrel carb that needs rebuilt. The plate with the make and stuff some time came off. Would anyone happen to know what type of carb I have and where the best place to get a rebuilt kit would be? The vin is 4w57h533614 Thanks

[jgc61sr2002]

Demal - Welcome to the MM site. :welcome: I do have a rebuilder in mind and will send you a PM.

[Bigdogjim]

I have a 1964 2 door marauder with the 390 v8 and it has a 2 barrel carb that needs rebuilt. The plate with the make and stuff some time came off. Would anyone happen to know what type of carb I have and where the best place to get a rebuilt kit would be? The vin is 4w57h533614 Thanks


Welcome aboard!

Where are you? Location would help here:)

[gdmjoe]

Demal5072
Not sure if you're doing a resto' or not, however, if you're not particular about the original carb' ... look into getting a new Holley 500 CFM 2bbl. Should be a direct bolt-on + will give ya some more get-up-and-go.

Short of that ... look around for a FE 4bbl manifold and mate a 650 CFM 4bbl ( Holley or Street Demon ).

[Mike Poore]

[QUOTE=gdmjoe]Not sure if you're doing a resto' or not, however, if you're not particular about the original carb' ... look into getting a new Holley 500 CFM 2bbl. Should be a direct bolt-on + will give ya some more get-up-and-go.
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I'll jump in with gdmjoe, on this one. Unless you're gonna have issues (show judges & such) go with the 500CFM Holly. It's as good as they come, and there's a ton of 'em out there. In a lot of cases, with the older ones, you 'll ned to use a manual choke,but, hey, that's a good thing.:twocents:

[merc406]

[QUOTE=gdmjoe]Not sure if you're doing a resto' or not, however, if you're not particular about the original carb' ... look into getting a new Holley 500 CFM 2bbl. Should be a direct bolt-on + will give ya some more get-up-and-go.
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I'll jump in with gdmjoe, on this one. Unless you're gonna have issues (show judges & such) go with the 500CFM Holly. It's as good as they come, and there's a ton of 'em out there. In a lot of cases, with the older ones, you 'll ned to use a manual choke,but, hey, that's a good thing.:twocents:




I'm gonna 3rd that, the Holley is a much nicer carb and you can get it in chrome or polished, or just plain wrapped.

[TheDealer]

It's just called a Ford 2v carb. You can still get a rebuilding kit from your Ford dealer. It only retails for $19.08. It comes with instuctions. They are a very easy carb to rebuild. You can do it yourself. The Ford part number is D4AZ-9A586-A or Motorcraft part number CT-499-D. Good luck, Ray

[Mike Poore]

It's just called a Ford 2v carb. You can still get a rebuilding kit from your Ford dealer. It only retails for $19.08. It comes with instuctions. They are a very easy carb to rebuild. You can do it yourself. The Ford part number is D4AZ-9A586-A or Motorcraft part number CT-499-D. Good luck, Ray
Hey Ray, they knew a good thing when they saw it. I claim the craziest application. I had a '73 Montego GT with the 351SCJ and the Motorcraft spread bore 4bbl on it. That thing sucked gas so fast you could see the gas needle move. A L/M guy in Gettysburg suggested throwing ithe stock carb as far as I could, then walk up to where it landed, pick it up and throw it again. I put an adapter plate and a Holly 500 cfm with manual choke on it and the gas mileage went to 16 MPG, more than 3x better, and I felt the car's performance improved. as well. :)

[TheDealer]

I agree with you there, but this is a 2v. Different animal!!! :banana:

[Demal5072]

Not sure if you're doing a resto' or not, however, if you're not particular about the original carb' ... look into getting a new Holley 500 CFM 2bbl. Should be a direct bolt-on + will give ya some more get-up-and-go.

Short of that ... look around for a FE 4bbl manifold and mate a 650 CFM 4bbl ( Holley or Street Demon ).
For the holley 500 cfm 2bbl, could I get it at like a junk yard? and what cars would have it in them? my budget for this car is a little tight because i have a lot of body restoration to do. also what cars would have the 4 bbl on it at a junk yard?

By the way im in harrisburg Pa

[Thomas C Potter]

Demal, Pony Carbs. does great work if you want them to rebuild for ya. They may also have kits. BTW, do not be mislead that a 4 bbl carb can not yield the same gas mileage as a 2V. Condition, design, size of venturi bore/cfm rating, and many other factors play into it.

TP 68 XL 4speed, and 68 LTD

[Mike Poore]

I agree with you there, but this is a 2v. Different animal!!! :banana:
That's what I ment to say, Ray, I used an adapter plate and ran the 2bbl Holly 500cfm on the 351 SCJ.

Hey Demal5072 you're not so far away. and ...:welcome: to the MM net. I live down south of Gettysburg, but sorry to say there's no old Hollys hanging out down here anymore. You might want to call Ray (The Dealer) and get him to send you the rebuild kit for yours, or wait until spring Carlisle and pick up the 500cfm Holly. There's a lot of 'em around.

[Demal5072]

wait until spring Carlisle and pick up the 500cfm Holly. There's a lot of 'em around.Do you know how mutch one would cost there? i found a couple near me but they want 200-400$ and i would like to spend less than 80.

another thing I would like to do is change the brakes, it has drum all around and only one resevoir. I would like to have disc in the front at least and mabby go to a dual resevoir. Has anyone done this sort or thing before/ kno where to get things and what i'll need

[Mike Poore]

Do you know how mutch one would cost there? i found a couple near me but they want 200-400$ and i would like to spend less than 80.

another thing I would like to do is change the brakes, it has drum all around and only one resevoir. I would like to have disc in the front at least and mabby go to a dual resevoir. Has anyone done this sort or thing before/ kno where to get things and what i'll need
You'll drop some serious cash on the brake project, but $50 or less should find you a carb at Carlisle. Go on Thuesday when they start. I bet you'll find a 4V manafold without trouble also. Someone answer this, please: Will a 4V manafold from any FE block fit his 390? Say one from a 70's 460?

[merc406]

You'll drop some serious cash on the brake project, but $50 or less should find you a carb at Carlisle. Go on Thuesday when they start. I bet you'll find a 4V manafold without trouble also. Someone answer this, please: Will a 4V manafold from any FE block fit his 390? Say one from a 70's 460?


Most FE intake's will interchange. A 460 is not the same motor.

[Mike Poore]

Most FE intake's will interchange. A 460 is not the same motor.
My mistake. I thought it was 332, 352, 390, 409, 429, 460 were all FE's. The 429 & 460's were the same, though, right? Too bad, I have an oval port intake for a 460, I was gonna offer.:confused:

[merc406]

My mistake. I thought it was 332, 352, 390, 409, 429, 460 were all FE's. The 429 & 460's were the same, though, right? Too bad, I have an oval port intake for a 460, I was gonna offer.:confused:



332,352,360,361,390,391,406,41 0,427 & 428's=FE 429 & 460's are of the 385 engine series with the same block's.

[Mike Poore]

332,352,360,361,390,391,406,41 0,427 & 428's=FE 429 & 460's are of the 385 engine series with the same block's.
Thanks, I knew that. My brain's turning to mush. Too bad about the mistake, though, 'cause that thing's been here forever, and I doubt anyone will ever need a stock 4v manafold for a 460.

[merc406]

Thanks, I knew that. My brain's turning to mush. Too bad about the mistake, though, 'cause that thing's been here forever, and I doubt anyone will ever need a stock 4v manafold for a 460.


If you have a boat you can use it. :D

[Mike Poore]

If you have a boat you can use it. :D
I was thinking the same thing when I posted. Being a Ham, "boat anchor" comes up all the time, and for the same reason. Y'know, that damn thing must weigh close to 30 pounds. ;)

[merc406]

I was thinking the same thing when I posted. Being a Ham, "boat anchor" comes up all the time, and for the same reason. Y'know, that damn thing must weigh close to 30 pounds. ;)



30? Better get your bathroom scale out, iron one felt more like 60 or better. :)

[Mike Poore]

30? Better get your bathroom scale out, iron one felt more like 60 or better. :)
Y'know, I ought to weigh the damned thing.

Wonder if Logan would want it for the next MM Net raffle? :rofl:

[Demal5072]

I got the thing back together tonitie (replaced water pump) and fired it up. It sounds so nice. I seem to be having some problems with the cooling sysetm, Does anyone know what the lbs on the radiator is? I got a new one that fit and it's 13lbs

[merc406]

13's fine, overheating or what? T'stat in the right way? Belt tight enough? Lower hose spring in the hose?

[Demal5072]

I found out my problem, there was a air pocket in the system (thought I got them all out :( )and i found i had a leak in the raidator, has anyone tryed the raidator patch stuff? does it work? or should I just get a new one? it's a small leak / drip

[jgc61sr2002]

I found out my problem, there was a air pocket in the system (thought I got them all out :( )and i found i had a leak in the raidator, has anyone tryed the raidator patch stuff? does it work? or should I just get a new one? it's a small leak / drip


I would replace the radiator. If you patch it or have it repaired the radiator is usually less effective. Sometimes they will have to disable some of the cooling tubes to stop the leak.

[jakdad]

Here is the Holley replacement number for your car. You probably don,t need a 500 cfm 2bbl. Never buy a swap meet carb, unless you are a long time mechanic or rebuilder. The Holley no:<TABLE border=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=bottom><TD align=middle>1968</TD><TD align=left>Montego</TD><TD align=left>390"</TD><TD align=left>2BBL</TD><TD align=left>64-5104</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Disregard the Montego designation. You can look this up on the Holley site then call Jegs or Summit or any supplier you choose. Good luck.