I was given the option to fix those leaking points on the carb... But, apparently they tend to leak again down the road per my mechanic. I have had good luck with carb replacements...most recently the 59 Impala which I sold soon after. Now one of my biggest pet peeves is overheating...My other 72 has what appears to be aftermarket radiator and carb and runs nice and I have the most confidence in long distance driving...Big Red did get new waterpump etc... The 73(Old Red) runs a little hot and has spit antifreeze out her overflow twice. I replaced radiator cap and so far so good. I have never put electric fans on any of my old iron. But, I'm thinking of installing electric fans on any of them that run a little hot after all new components are installed as a backup... like this 72 is getting waterpump and radiator, etc...I hope there is no issue. I will be test running her for sure before she leaves shop. Then, we'll see about Tina Patina...probably a similar story with her cooling system...I am finding less and less options to recore radiators from the mechanics I have and their resources.
Then you ship it to New Zealand lol.
Thanks Javier. I appreciate all the advice from the seasoned forum members...Marv also advised to keep carb. This coupe sat so long there was extreme rust in tank and carb, etc...I think my mechanic Pat tried everything to save it...actually I think I'm into the rebuild carb about 600.00 in labor/parts and we have to toss it anyway. I can mention it to him just to make sure no pulse left. I personally have not had any issues with other carbs. A different shop swapped out a carb on my 59 Impala, no problem...of course I sold it to make room for Imperials...hahahaha...And Big Red's engine (E5 72 4 dr) is far from stock and she runs like a sewing machine. I'll ask again as I'm headed down to shop next week to check on progress of coupe/photoshoot and Tina Patina (A5 73 4dr) is next in line on the rack.
If you have the chance to keep the carb then use it. Even if you spend some bucks to refurbish it... If you get a new holley or edelbrock carb you should also go for a matching intake and air filter which will end up in more than 500 bucks
Doc, I just talked to a guy last night, said the same thing Javier said, laughed at all the people said they were junk. He worked at the dealership all through the TQ days, I can get his info tomorrow if you'd like. Original parts on the original car...
(Now I'll read the posts I skipped!)
Doc, I just talked to a guy last night, said the same thing Javier said, laughed at all the people said they were junk. He worked at the dealership all through the TQ days, I can get his info tomorrow if you'd like. Original parts on the original car...
sorry but I must disagree. A person wants to get in the car and drive it, not tinker. I'd rather be driving than be worried that some clown is going pull out his mopar carb book and start matching numbers. Just me...
Nice. Glad I hung onto my Carter. Not that I'll be having that built any time soon but, good to know.
Isn't 500cfm a little small? I know they're Chevy guys and all.
But that seems small to me, I'd think at least a 650 or so, I always slap.on a 750 as my carb size of choice.
I hope he's right, or I'm wrong. I just wouldn't go any smaller than what the factory installed.
