Carburetor

Tiny
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  • 1987 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.9L
  • 6 CYL
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What Type Of Carb Do I Have On My truck
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 6:49 AM

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Tiny
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There are four different types all are holley the are model numbers 2280 & 6280 & 5220 &6520
IDENTIFICATION
The carburetor part number is stamped on the main body flange. It is in front of the lever, controlled by the throttle position transducer, under the choke vacuum diaphragm.
It may have a tag id of R-2017 or 2018 depending on stick or auto and what it is built for.
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 6:58 AM
Tiny
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Thanks! As Soon As The Rain Let's Up Here In Elmore, Al I Will Go Check To See Which One.
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 11:44 AM
Tiny
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Also If You Have A Owners Manuel For My 1987 Dodge Dakota L E 6 Cyl 3.9 I Need It To Find Out What Each Fuse And Other Things That Are Plugged Into The Fuse Box Panel Are For. It Just Says To Refer To The Owners Manuel. If You Don't Have This Manuel, Maybe You Have A Diagram Showing What Each Item That Is Plugged In Are For.
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 11:57 AM
Tiny
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1-20 Amp (Yellow)
Hazard Flasher & Turn Signals Panel Indicator, Side Marker Lights.
2-20 Amp (Yellow)
Back-Up Lights, A/C Fan & Clutch Relay Coil.
3-(Blank)
Not Used.
4-30 Amp (Green)
A/C Or Heater Blower Motor.
5-20 Amp (Yellow)
Taillights, Park, Side Marker, License & Panel Lights.
6-20 Amp (Yellow)
Stoplight, Dome & Ignition Switch Light, Time Delay Relay, Courtesy Light.
7-20 Amp (Yellow)
Horn & Relay, Cigarette Lighter, Radio & Clock Memory, Key-In & Headlight Buzzer.
8-(Blank)
Not Used.
9-10 Amp (Red)
Radio & Clock Power.
10-20 Amp (Yellow)
Turn Signal & Front Side Marker Lights.
11-20 Amp (Yellow)
Windshield Wiper & Washers.
12-3 Amp (Violet)
Cluster, A/C & Heater Control, Cigarette Lighter Light, Ash Tray & Radio Lights.
13-5 Amp (Tan)
Fuel Gauge, BRAKE Warning, Oil Gauge, Seat Belt Warning-Buzzer, Temp. Gauge, Volt Gauge, Speed Control, Oil & Temperature Lights, Fuel Pacer System.
17-Relay
Hazard Flasher Warning.
18-Relay
Relay.
19-Circuit Breaker
No other description.
20-Relay
Turn Signal Flasher.
21-Buzzer
Warning.
22-Relay
Horn.
14-15-16 not used.
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 12:02 PM
Tiny
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I Checked For Numbers On The Carb Of My 1987 Dodge Dakota L E 6 Cyl 3.9 And All The Numbers I Was Able To Locate Are>> 427583, A324652
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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Carburetor models 5220 and 6520 are 2-stage, 2-venturi type. Primary venturi is smaller than secondary. Secondary stage is mechanically operated by linkage to primary and secondary throttle levers.
Those really seem like casting numbers if you have like this then you have one of the other numbered carbs. Just go to an autoparts to get akit they can figure it out as i'm sure that is what you want anyhow. If it looks like the pic it's a 2280 model.
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 3:15 PM
Tiny
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Can You Show A Diagram Of Carb And Parts Needed To Operate Choke By Name So I Will Know Name Of Part I Need?
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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I found this exploded view.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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Thanks Very Much For The Carb Diagram, It Has Allowed Me To Find The Name Of The Carb Part I Need.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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I'm glad it helped, good luck.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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This Truck Has A 2 Barrel Carburetor By Holly That Has Two Wires Running Into The Drivers Side Of The Carburetor. Can You Tell Anything By This As To Which Carburetor It Is?
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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No. There should be a tag on the top of the carb (held in with a screw) that identifies the model of the carb.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Their Is No Tag With Screw, But Their Is A number In The Front Of The Carburetor. Would This Be The Number I Need?
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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This look like you?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/united-carb-remanufactured-carburetor-6-6336/18120004-P?searchTerm=carburetor

I can show you how to save $40 on it too, if you are interested!

Your turn

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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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That should identify what carb you have. I have to tell you, my nephew and I are in the middle of building an 87 dakota. We are cutting things away under the hood to fit a 440ci in it. This should be interesting to say the least.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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RJ_BELLIVEAU
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I have no knowledge of engines, and I'm wondering what the difference is between carburetors and throttle-body injection, and electronic fuel injection?
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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A carb functions from the engine's vacuum. Throttle body is electric and injects fuel through an injector which is run by the computer. The throttle body is a type of electronic fuel injection. There is also multi port fuel injection whereas all cylenders have their own injectors.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Wow O Wow A 440ci In This 87 Dakota Man Is Going To Be More Than Just Interesting, All Anyone Will Be Able To See Is The Rear End. Also Thanks For The Carb Info, This Is The Exact Fit ( Carb 6280 ) Have A Very Nice One My Friend.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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Glad to help.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 AT 8:40 AM (Merged)
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Trucks Hard To Start Once IT Is Running Afew IT cuts Out Like Its Not Getting Gas It Dosnt Die But Wont Take Any Gas
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