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Carter AFB Information
« on: March 01, 2010, 09:01:37 AM »
Two questions this morning.  First, does anyone have a 1964 service manual that gives details on the carburetors used in that year?  Similar to the 1965 information attached.  I need to compare the two to determine what, of anything other than part number is different between '64 and '65. 

Second question, does anyone have a Carter book that gives information on a F9453S carb?  This is one of the carbs I'm replacing and would like to know basic info like CFM and an application if its available.

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Chuck
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Re: Carter AFB Information
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2010, 12:14:48 PM »
It is generally accepted that the AFB's that came on the nailheads are approximately 600 cfm (this includes the carbs on the 2-4's setup as well).   The ones that came on the 300 and 340 engines are alot less, but I do not know the number. 
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Re: Carter AFB Information
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2010, 02:41:34 PM »
Thanks Brian.  I'd like to confirm that the carbs in '64 and '65 had the same jets, metering rods, etc.  I assumed they are all 600-625 cfm.  I think the one that I'm replacing is about a 450cfm so the '64 rear carb should perk it up a bit.

Chuck
Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

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