1979 Mustang – Carburetor Information

1979 Ford Mustang Carburetor Information

The 2 carburetor styles used in 1979 were the Motocraft 2150 and the 5200/6500 holley carburetors.

9510 CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION DRY
FLOAT
LEVEL
WET
FLOAT
LEVEL
PUMP
SETTING
HOLE #
CHOKE
PLATE
PULLDOWN
FAST IDLE CAM LINKAGE CLEARANCE FAST IDLE RPM DECHOKE CHOKE SETTING
D9ZE-AYA 7/16 13/16 2 0.138 With link in inbound hole of pump lever Check with underhood decal 0.115 Index
D9ZE-BFB 7/16 13/16 3 0.125 With link in inbound hole of pump lever Check with underhood decal NA 3 Rich
D9ZE-BGB 7/16 13/16 2 0.125 With link in inbound hole of pump lever Check with underhood decal NA 3 Rich
D9ZE-BHB 7/16 13/16 2 0.125 With link in inbound hole of pump lever Check with underhood decal 0.250 3 Rich
D9ZE-BJB 7/16 13/16 2 0.125 With link in inbound hole of pump lever Check with underhood decal NA 3 Rich
5200 & 6500 carburetors
D9ZE-MD/ND 0.460 3 0.236 .118 na 0.236 2 Rich

Efficient carburetion depends greatly on careful cleaning and inspection during overhaul since dirt, gum, water or varnish in or on the carburetor parts are often responsible for poor performance.

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