Carburetor Question

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    I was wondering would a big block carb from a ford 460 fit on a 302 the carb in question is a D2VF-AA
     
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    Should be OK ... square flange carb, probably a Holley. "D2..." likely means 1972 and on if these codes run like standard Ford parts.

    I am running a later-70s carb off of a 460 motor from a truck on mine. 600 cfm, very much like a standard 1850 Holley, except for a couple of small diffences.
     
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    would it fit a stock 302 4v manifold or an after market
     
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    yeah, square flange is very common.

    I put my carb on a mid-80s Mustang GT manifold, that I used on the original 302 in the Comet, and had to get a spacer to block off a weird heat riser slot next to the carb, but other than that it was straightforward.
     
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    kool man thanks
     

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