DjGriff, What kind of carb was on there before you put the new motorcraft on there? I am looking to replace the carburetor on my 430 as well, and want something new that will fit the current intake manifold. Did the motorcraft fit the 2 bbl manifold? what model motorcraft carb is it? and how has the...

The current carb is a Carter ABD. Is there anything out there that would be a like for like replacement? Rebuild kits are hard to come by, and I would rather have something new....

I recently bought a 1962 Lincoln Continental, it has a MEL 430 7.0L with stock 2 BBL carburetor. It cranks good everytime, but does not like to idle and does not like to stop, and start again. Sounds like its going to die on me when I press the accelerator. Once I'm in the throttle, it runs good. I ...