original carb is missing - what should it have been?

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The original carb on my '66 Newport 383-2 is missing and was replaced with a Carter 6134s from a later model Dodge truck. A rebuild kit for this carb seems to be unobtainable.

Would my car's build sheet tell me what carb it should of have, or any other document/casting number etc? I know it might have been either a Stromberg or Carter or maybe a Bendix . . . not sure.

Considering upgrading to a 4 barrel in the future, but for now, I'd love to either rebuild the truck carb or replace it with what I should of had, as it the accel. pump seems to be worn out.

thanks in advance.

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The 1966 Chrysler Factory Service Manual will detail the carb, carb number, and all normal specs for it. Our '66 Newport Town Sedan 383 2bbl w/AirTemp had a Stromberg WWC3-262 on it. You can do a free download of the FSM at www.mymopar.com .

The Carter BBD 2bbl was an equivalent carb and was used after the Strombergs stopped being built. The BBDs for the 383s were the "1.5" with a larger float bowl (more squared-off in shape) than the similar BBD that was on the 318s.

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check the base plate for stamped numbers. more info here: Carburetor kits, parts and manuals
and here: Carter Carburetor Types and Identifying the Carb Number
Thank you. I identified the carb I currently have - it's a Carter BBD for a Dodge truck . . . I was trying to find a rebuild kit for it, but couldn't. The FSM says I should have the Stromberg WWC 3-262, so I guess I'm on a quest for one of those . . . or go the Edelbrock Thunder 650 with an alum. intake . . . not sure what route to take yet.
 
Thank you. I identified the carb I currently have - it's a Carter BBD for a Dodge truck . . . I was trying to find a rebuild kit for it, but couldn't. The FSM says I should have the Stromberg WWC 3-262, so I guess I'm on a quest for one of those . . . or go the Edelbrock Thunder 650 with an alum. intake . . . not sure what route to take yet.
I have a Stromberg 2 bbl that was on a 65 Fury I had. Is this the one you are looking for?

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The 1966 Chrysler Factory Service Manual will detail the carb, carb number, and all normal specs for it. Our '66 Newport Town Sedan 383 2bbl w/AirTemp had a Stromberg WWC3-262 on it. You can do a free download of the FSM at www.mymopar.com .

The Carter BBD 2bbl was an equivalent carb and was used after the Strombergs stopped being built. The BBDs for the 383s were the "1.5" with a larger float bowl (more squared-off in shape) than the similar BBD that was on the 318s.

CBODY67
CBODY67 would a generic WWC work? One without the model number? I’m thinking it wouldn’t have the correct Mopar linkages…
 
Bill, It appears this is the right carb for your car although I didn't see the 3-262 on it. I found what looks like 3L5 on the base. It ran great on the 66 Fury I bought from a guy years ago. The K frame was rusted bad so I parted it out. It has been sitting in my loft for about 20 years so will need a kit but it is not stuck and is complete with the choke. Here are some more pics I took today. $65.00 shipped to you.

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Bill, It appears this is the right carb for your car although I didn't see the 3-262 on it. I found what looks like 3L5 on the base. It ran great on the 66 Fury I bought from a guy years ago. The K frame was rusted bad so I parted it out. It has been sitting in my loft for about 20 years so will need a kit but it is not stuck and is complete with the choke. Here are some more pics I took today. $65.00 shipped to you.

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Thanks, I’ll send a PM later today.
 
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thats the kit for the carter BBD big bore
I will verify it in a bit
 
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