How to replace the carburetor?

Tiny
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Also, I’m told it is already tuned. What does that mean?
Monday, September 19th, 2022 AT 8:56 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Is this a straight six or v8 engine? Also please upload images of what you are working on so I can walk you though the repair. The carburetor will need to be adjusted once it is installed which I can help with as well.
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Monday, September 19th, 2022 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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It is a v8. I will go to my friend's house and take a picture of it today. Is that what my friend meant when he said it’s already tuned? Like it doesn’t need to be adjusted? Or does it still need to be adjusted even though it’s tuned. I’m not quite sure what tuned means in regard to carburetors.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2022 AT 11:55 AM
Tiny
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There is an idle speed which will need to be adjusted as well as fuel air mixture screws for the idle mode. I can walk you through it.
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Friday, October 7th, 2022 AT 3:18 PM
Tiny
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Here is a pic of the engine.
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Sunday, October 9th, 2022 AT 2:38 PM
Tiny
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Yep, that will take some work, it looks like the power steering pump needs to be remounted as well. I can help walk you through the repairs, but it would be good to know the history of the car, is the engine good, is the transmission good? I don't want to see you put money into a car that will not work for you. If you want to move forward, I will help you.
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Monday, October 10th, 2022 AT 11:22 AM
Tiny
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It’s not my car. I have no clue about the engine or transmission. My friend just asked me to change the carburetor, so I said okay, lol.
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 AT 1:08 PM
Tiny
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Okay, well the carburetor is off the engine already, do you have the new one? When you install the new carburetor clean the gasket surface and remove the paper in the intake manifold. Also, the gas in the tank will be a problem and it will need to be flushed out and new fuel installed. Also crank the engine over so new fuel is present before you put the fuel line on the carburetor. This will help keep clean fuel in the carburetor float bowl, so you don't put bad gas in the new unit. Let me know, together we can get it running, one step at a time.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2022 AT 10:43 AM
Tiny
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Cool, thank you I will let you know. I need a gasket and a spacer, right?
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Saturday, November 5th, 2022 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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Yes, that is correct.
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Monday, November 7th, 2022 AT 11:13 AM

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