Carter AFB
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Melting Slicks
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From: mesa,az
Carter AFB
The carter AFB on my newly aquired 65 is kinda ragedy,should i rebuild it or just buy a rebuilt rochester? i am hearing the rochester is a better carb but i just don't know. (my ready to go vette has consumed a new regulator, a new alternater, had to have some wiring issues resolved, the carb is filthy and missing the spacer between it and the manifold, the last owner didn't drive it much i think and i am finding ALL the glitches, LOL )
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Re: Carter AFB (panchop)
If you are not to carb savvy, send it out. There are numerous carb rebuilders out there. I think 300.00 is the going rate for a total overhaul. Maybe less, it will vary. They will go through it with a fine tooth come and re-finish it as well. A replacement carb cost about the same. If it is the original carb I would re-build it and use it. I am not a one-size fits all carb believer. There are multiple publications on carbs, rebuilding and tuning them if you want to try your hand at the rebuild. The holley 4150 and the AFB are amongst the simplist carbs out there.
Hang in there on the little stuff!
Hang in there on the little stuff!
Race Director
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From: Beverly Hills (Pine Ridge) Florida
Re: Carter AFB (panchop)
Carter AFB's are fine carbs. Each particular brand carb has it's good and bad points, be it Holley, Carter, or Rochester. The Rochester Q-Jet requires a spread bore intake manifold, so unless your willing to change manifolds, I would not recommend that route. Edelbrock makes several versions of the Carter AFB (called the Performer Series) and offer great tuning info via their web site. look under "Performer Series Carburetor Owner's Manual".
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/index.html
They also make a version of the Carter AVS called the Thunder Series, and they also make versions of the Rochester Q-Jet called the Q-Jet.
Good luck,
Plasticman
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/index.html
They also make a version of the Carter AVS called the Thunder Series, and they also make versions of the Rochester Q-Jet called the Q-Jet.
Good luck,
Plasticman
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From: northern CA
Re: Carter AFB (magicv8)
As 'ungainly' as the AFB's seem in the looks department, I have never had a problem with the AFB on my engine. No leaks, no runs, no errors .. NADA .. I'd buy another one if I needed to replace the one I already have. But the thing just keeps working too good ..
John
John
Melting Slicks
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From: Wheaton IL
Re: Carter AFB (panchop)
AFBs are easy. Grab a rebuilding book and a kit and have at it. You'll be surprised at how simple they are and you'll learn a great deal.
I bought a POS AFB from EBAY... it was filled with sand and a sticky substance and was able to make it work on my '65. I ran into two problems... couldn't get the needle seats off and couldn't get the jets out. The brass and the alunimum had bonded. In your case you won't have to worry abou the jets and I'll bet your carab is in a whole lot better shape than the one I had so you'll be able to remove the needle seats.
I say go for it and if it doesn't work out then farm it out!
(I did a mechanical restoration, not a cosmetic restoration)
before: http://65corvette.nonethewiser.net/m...002-23-019.jpg
after: http://65corvette.nonethewiser.net/m...003-03-009.jpg
total cost: $15 book, $15 carb dip, $3 can compressed air
It needs to have the throttle shaft bushings replaced and I do need to farm it out for that operation - but I can tune it easily now because I understand the way it works.
Brian
I bought a POS AFB from EBAY... it was filled with sand and a sticky substance and was able to make it work on my '65. I ran into two problems... couldn't get the needle seats off and couldn't get the jets out. The brass and the alunimum had bonded. In your case you won't have to worry abou the jets and I'll bet your carab is in a whole lot better shape than the one I had so you'll be able to remove the needle seats.
I say go for it and if it doesn't work out then farm it out!
(I did a mechanical restoration, not a cosmetic restoration)
before: http://65corvette.nonethewiser.net/m...002-23-019.jpg
after: http://65corvette.nonethewiser.net/m...003-03-009.jpg
total cost: $15 book, $15 carb dip, $3 can compressed air
It needs to have the throttle shaft bushings replaced and I do need to farm it out for that operation - but I can tune it easily now because I understand the way it works.
Brian
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From: Central Florida
Re: Carter AFB (Allcoupedup)
I found the most difficult adjustment (for the 63) was the choke, because of the metal coil used to adjust the choke. Second thing was the float adjustments...little delicate, be after some practice we mastered it. Seems to be running good now.
