carb question
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From: MA
carb question
Hello,
I am lucky enough to have just received a 1968 corvette 327/300(?) 4sp as a gift from my father. He hasn't run it in about 5 years, but we got it running the other day. I have a million questions, but here is one for today:
The carb he says needs to be rebuilt. Where can i find the holley model number so I know what kit to order? Also do you suggest I have a mechanic or someone else rebuild it? I'm a newbie to fixing cars (but pretty mechanically inclined). If a new carb is suggested, which one? I'm interested in something that can be driven a lot, and something that will just make it run good...
Thanks
I am lucky enough to have just received a 1968 corvette 327/300(?) 4sp as a gift from my father. He hasn't run it in about 5 years, but we got it running the other day. I have a million questions, but here is one for today:
The carb he says needs to be rebuilt. Where can i find the holley model number so I know what kit to order? Also do you suggest I have a mechanic or someone else rebuild it? I'm a newbie to fixing cars (but pretty mechanically inclined). If a new carb is suggested, which one? I'm interested in something that can be driven a lot, and something that will just make it run good...
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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Hollys are pretty simple and there are lots of guys in here that know them really well. Rebuild it yourself, save some $$ and get that warm fuzzy for accomplishing something cool.
And congrats on the car, we need pics
And congrats on the car, we need pics
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Look at the front of the carb, upper right hand face of air horn (name maybe wrong, but near choke butterfly) you find a List number. Go to the Holley website and you can get the model number from the list number.
Audie
Audie
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From: MA
hey guys,
the only number i see on it, is 4069MB, and that is near the front corner drivers side. I'm not sure where to find the list number. I don't know what a butterfly choke or anything is, could you tell me the location relative to something else? Also, on the holley website i can't figure out how to search list numbers... but, when i plug in the cars model, it brings up a few carbs, which i think it is the 650 (that is what my dad said it is). I know it is a holly. if it is the 650 holley lists, then the model number is 4175... what type of kit would you guys suggest and where to buy, I appreciate it. I'll try to post pics soon.
Thanks.
the only number i see on it, is 4069MB, and that is near the front corner drivers side. I'm not sure where to find the list number. I don't know what a butterfly choke or anything is, could you tell me the location relative to something else? Also, on the holley website i can't figure out how to search list numbers... but, when i plug in the cars model, it brings up a few carbs, which i think it is the 650 (that is what my dad said it is). I know it is a holly. if it is the 650 holley lists, then the model number is 4175... what type of kit would you guys suggest and where to buy, I appreciate it. I'll try to post pics soon.
Thanks.
