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Title: Carb ID tags?
Post by: BuickGS65 on February 12, 2020, 12:23:24 AM

Did Buick carbs (2bbl or 4bbl) originally have ID tags attached to the top plate?

If so, can any post some examples?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: yachtsmanbill on February 12, 2020, 05:45:06 AM

I "think" up to the  quadrajet era, the OEM Carter AFB and AVS's and Rochester 1, 2, & 4V's had tags.
This is a 37,000 mile original Rochester 1V off grammas car (BADLASS) that had a V6 with an ace (1 barrel).  The top pic is a typical quadrajet.   Bill

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: 65GSConv on February 12, 2020, 06:07:40 AM

See views below:

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: BuickGS65 on February 12, 2020, 09:38:03 AM

Does anyone have any examples they can post? I’m seeing a few different formats online.

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: telriv on March 27, 2020, 08:02:23 PM

I know the ID for Buick AFB's were the stamped number below the mounting nut.  Usually the ones with the tag had NO number BUT a different colored tag. Blue, Black colored tags are most common.

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: red65gs on April 15, 2020, 12:29:45 AM

Here is a 4053S with a tag I had in my stash.

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: cwmcobra on April 15, 2020, 09:20:43 AM

The original dual quads that I bought both had tags on them, but both were blank....

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: wildcat65 on April 16, 2020, 12:04:15 PM

Quote from: cwmcobra on April 15, 2020, 09:20:43 AM

The original dual quads that I bought both had tags on them, but both were blank....

Mine were blank but had a clear red paint - like the distributor tag- no numbers.  several sets the same.

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: red65gs on July 29, 2020, 02:33:49 PM

I found this info about carter carb tags in my 66 motors manual. thought it was interesting.

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: BuickGS65 on June 15, 2021, 12:12:06 PM

Anyone have any original 1965 tags (2bbl or AFB)?

Looks like - at least starting in 1966 - that the Buick part number (not the carb model number) was stamped on the tag.

Wonder what 65 looks like and what the other writing means?

Title: Re: Carb ID tags?
Post by: BuickGS65 on June 16, 2021, 05:36:54 PM

Anyone have a 1965 AFB tag they can post?

PS - good info here (but not certain it applies to Buicks too?) - http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/additional-tech/1907-tame-engine-heat-budget-electric-fan-system (http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/additional-tech/1907-tame-engine-heat-budget-electric-fan-system)