I have recently purchased a new 1973 Maverick with 50,000 miles and a 250 six cylinder. It has given me problems running and I have been through everything in the book in another thread and it's down to the stock Carter RBS Carb. I have had it rebuilt 3 times and I am down to purchasing a new rebuilt one. Before I do that, does anyone have a recommendation on a substitute carb for the 250 engine (and intake or adaptors)? I really would like to buy an new setup vs fighting this old design.
Giving up, a new rebuilt Carter RBS is on order. I saw a few others that might work for less $, but all had issues I did not want to deal with. Specifically the Carter YF, Holley 1904 and 1946 and the Autolite 1101. I don't need any new problems.
i had the carter yf on my mav when i had the original 200 in it. i never messed with it as i was young and didnt really know how to. I just slapped it on and set the idle and choke. ran fine for me but also i never had any real power with that thing.
I have a couple of Autolite 2100's lying around - but they'd need to be rebuilt and not sure what it would take to work on a 250... sounds like you're looking for something more simple
Thanks, but I'm done. A different rebuilt Carter RBS off e-bay fixed the issue. Runs great, just in time for the last few months of good weather up here!
Not that I remember. It has been awhile since I dealt with this issue. As I recall, there are several models with different setups, but I just bought one that looked the same.
