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Old 03-24-2024, 10:24 PM   #3
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Default Re: Ford 59 Carb

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Originally Posted by 1952henry View Post
It is a Holley 94 variant. The Model 59 is of the same quality as other 94s of the era. A couple of things: make sure it is thoroughly cleaned, if rebuilding; make sure the throttle shaft bore/ shaft are not worn to create a vacuum leak; use quality rebuild parts, Daytona Carb offers a good kit; make sure mounting surfaces are flat. Okay, that was a few things.
I also have a Ford Model 59 carburetor and a rebuild is on the near future list. I looked at the Daytona Carb website and they only have Holley or Stromberg kits for sale. Does the Holley rebuild kit work or do I have to get a Ford specific rebuild kit?

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