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Old Mar 13, 2026 | 01:00 PM
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Is there a document from Carter that provides and illustrates the exact dimensions of the WCFB carburetor metering rods according to their numbers? Not just the 2 or 3 diameters of the metering rods (depending on the types), but also the length of each section of the different diameters?
(I am desperately looking for number 1350 metering rods without success and I am not ruling out the idea of having them remade ...)
Thanks !
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I'm not sure if the attached has the info you're looking for, but if you are working on WCFBs, the following should prove useful.
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Not ideal quality photos but this may help. Maybe you can read some of the numbers. Unfortunately I can't help with dimensions.

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PS They belong to a friend in FL. If you want my original(higher resolution) photos drop me a PM with your email address and I'll get them to you. I recall he said they were found in the trunk of his 56 SR1 along with a NOS experimental carb set. I wished I had recorded all of the numbers and specs when he showed them to me. When I get back there some day I will do that.










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I'm not sure if the attached has the info you're looking for, but if you are working on WCFBs, the following should prove useful.
Bob
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Thanks Bob, very valuable document !
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Not ideal quality photos but this may help. Maybe you can read some of the numbers. Unfortunately I can't help with dimensions.

Rich

PS They belong to a friend in FL. If you want my original(higher resolution) photos drop me a PM with your email address and I'll get them to you. I recall he said they were found in the trunk of his 56 SR1 along with a NOS experimental carb set. I wished I had recorded all of the numbers and specs when he showed them to me. When I get back there some day I will do that.









Very nice set of metering rods to play with !!!
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Hi, I ended up finding and ordering a set of 1350 metering rods and the corresponding jets for a significant $$$ ...
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Originally Posted by Projet1960
Hi,
Is there a document from Carter that provides and illustrates the exact dimensions of the WCFB carburetor metering rods according to their numbers? Not just the 2 or 3 diameters of the metering rods (depending on the types), but also the length of each section of the different diameters?
(I am desperately looking for number 1350 metering rods without success and I am not ruling out the idea of having them remade ...)
Thanks !
Why would there be any need for this info other then you needing it ? You're asking for design / engineering drawings................
I have some very rare Carter Strip Kits for performance tuning their old carbs (WCFB's included) - they have assorted rods , jets and springs.
I have refrained from opening them as they go for big bucks when complete

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