1987 Mazda b2000 starved for fuel

1987 MAZDA B2000
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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CODY CHAMBERS
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It sounds like it idles fine, however, once given gas it will die. For awhile it would drive if i punched the throttle, but it would sputter at me. Idk if its the carb adj. Or new spark plugs, new distributor cap, or what. I get different answers from anybody i ask. But theres so many different vacuum lines on the carb idk how to properly adjust it. Any help?


Jul 27, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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there are two different carbs a mikuni or nikki probably this thing needs an overhaul due to age and alcohol in fuel.
Jul 27, 2014 at 11:11 AM
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What if i were to put a completely different carb on it, like one from a small block Ford? is there an interchangeable carb i could put on there?
Jul 27, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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that may be a weber but it's about$60 or so for a rebuild kit unless it needs a float. you migh tcheck into a weber carb it may have the adapter as well as carb but they are around $500 look in one of the truck magazines.
Jul 27, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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CODY CHAMBERS
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Thank you for all the information
Jul 27, 2014 at 12:25 PM