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Old July 13th 05, 02:04 AM
David M
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On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:41:50 -0700, Me rearranged some electrons to form:

> In addition to all of the above information, you probably have a power valve
> leaking. The power valve is the mixture enrichment device that is controlled
> by engine vacuum. It bypasses the main jets at heavy load and richens the
> fuel mixture. They are famous for leaking.
> I don't know if you can still buy them from Ford, but you might want to get
> one (Be sure it has a new gasket also) first. Next, Take the carb off, turn
> it over (Hold it away so you don't get gas all over yourself) On the bottom
> of the carb is a cover approximately 1" square. with four screws. Take them
> off and remove the cover.


I think you're describing the accelerator pump. The power
valve is in the metering block.

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