'66 Mustang Carb Question

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   I bought a '66 Mustang over a year ago and am just now getting around to trying to get it running.  Step 1 is to rebuild the carburetor and, while I am mechanically inclined, I've never done this before.  The carb has some light corrosion that I think I can remove by soaking in carb cleaner.  I can't see the numbers yet, but I think it is a Motorcraft 2100, based on my research.  First question - can I buy a standard rebuild kit or is there a special one for marine engines?  Is the rebuild fairly straightforward or are there differences between an autmotove application and the marine version?  I plan to find a youtube video of a similar rebuild and dive in!  Any input would be greatly appreciated.  I am looking forward to bringing this boat back to life!  

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Mhaas007 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May-07-2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mhaas007 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: '66 Mustang Carb Question Posted: May-07-2012 at 8:51pm
	I bought a '66 Mustang over a year ago and am just now getting around to trying to get it running. Step 1 is to rebuild the carburetor and, while I am mechanically inclined, I've never done this before. The carb has some light corrosion that I think I can remove by soaking in carb cleaner. I can't see the numbers yet, but I think it is a Motorcraft 2100, based on my research. First question - can I buy a standard rebuild kit or is there a special one for marine engines? Is the rebuild fairly straightforward or are there differences between an autmotove application and the marine version? I plan to find a youtube video of a similar rebuild and dive in! Any input would be greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to bringing this boat back to life!
	Mark '66 Mustang

Gary S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary S Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-07-2012 at 9:19pm
	Welcome Mark. I used to have the same carb on mine. I was able years ago to get the rebuild and choke heat element at NAPA. Go ahead and rebuild it but don't go crazy and spend alot. It is most likely the original carb but by newer standards are not marine. One of the best things I did to mine was to put a 450 cfm 4bbl marine Holley on it. Starts better and seemed to run smoother. What is your engine and who marineized it? Here's a partial picture of my old one-
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8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-07-2012 at 9:52pm
	Mark, Welcome to CCfan. How about some pictures of the boat? Gary, If I had to guess, I'd say Mark has the 289 Interceptor.
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