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 |
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5200 & 6500 carburetors |
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D9ZE-MD/ND |
0.460 |
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3 |
0.236 |
.118 |
na |
0.236 |
2 Rich |
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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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