RE: Carter AFB replacement?

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

I swapped out my mech fuel pump for a Holley Blue race pump. Now that's 
a bit overkill but it certainly works. You must use a pressure regulator 
and set it no more than 6.5psi for an Edelbrock. The manual that comes 
with the Eddy specs 6.5psi as max. I run 5.5 to 6psi myself. I know for 
a fact that too much pressure will even bend the floats all to heck. 
Been there, done that :-( 

There is a preferred Carter in line fuel pump that is a flow thru design 
that you can use in conjunction with your mech pump. Many people put it 
on a seperate switch so it can be turned on at start up or conditions 
that are causing vapor lock. Electric pumps are usually required to be 
near the gas tank and as high as possible. I only run the Holley pump 
but I also have it on a switch to control it. That's kinda handy. It 
acts like an anti-theft device too.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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Cory Rempel wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hey Tom,
>  
> You said you had an electric fuel pump instead of the mechanical.  Could 
> you tell us more about it?  What brand, how much presure, where you 
> installed it on your car, etc.  Also wiring it, how you did it?  Thanx  
> Cory
>  
> 65 Polara   440/727
> 
>  
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > From: tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: Carter AFB replacement?
> > Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 11:29:00 -0700
> > 
> > Eastwood makes a spray-on carb paint that you can 'cover' the shiny with 
> > 
> > aluminum color if you wish.
> > 
> > As for the hard starting, My AFB has similar evap issue, but its usually 
> > 
> > crank it for 30 seconds on startup if its been sitting a few days, 3 to 
> > 5 pumps of the gas petal, and it fires right up. My son's volare is 
> > more like a 90 second crank prior to bowl filling up.
> > 
> > I know an electric fuel pump vs the Mechanical Carter Fuel Pump I have 
> > would be the solution. Turn on Key, float bowls fill up, ready to start.
> > 
> > Modern replacement will still have evap issues. Holleys less so, 
> > because bowls are bigger. I had a Holley Street Avenger 770 on a 440 
> > that ran like a monster. Was very impressed with the carb right out of 
> > the box. Ran 14.05 in a 4000 lb car in Denver prior to dialing the carb 
> > in.
> > 
> > --Tom
> > 
> > On 4/7/2011 8:16 AM, Rich Kinsley wrote:
> > > Steve, I don't think they come in that 'dull' finish. They have the
> > > bright and the super bright :-) How about painting it with the
> > > stainless steel paint I used on the head display and my hood scoop? That
> > > paint is super expensive, $22 a can, but it is the best ever and goes a
> > > long way. It is used on outdoor transformers, etc, by the utility
> > > companies. I don't think we can just get the stuff but I have a contact
> > > I can get it from. Legally !!! I have a little bit left in the can I
> > > used.
> > >
> > > BTW your 331 hemi-head will be back on April 20th along with my car.
> > >
> > > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> > > ======================================================================
> > > Steve Mick wrote:
> > >> Can you get a new Edlebrock carb that is not shiney-(natural finish)
> > >> ?.........................MO
> > >> {Steve Mick}
> > >> http://stevemick1964dodge.shutterfly.com/pictures/5
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "Don"<d4owe9@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >> To: "Mopar Discussion Group"<1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > >> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 12:20 PM
> > >> Subject: RE: Carter AFB replacement?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Jim: Good choice on the Edelbrock. They are very simple, start better
> > >>> than
> > >>> Holleys or Carters. Don
> > >>>
> > >>>> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > >>>> From: jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx
> > >>>> Subject: Carter AFB replacement?
> > >>>> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:05:03 -0400
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I currently have a rebuilt 1965 Carter AFB 4 barrel on my 63 Polara
> > >>>> 500 with a 383. I like being close to period correct but I'm getting
> > >>>> tired of the starting difficulties. If the car has been sitting for a
> > >>>> week, it takes a while of turning the starter to start up. We've had
> > >>>> discussion on the board before and I think the consensus was the old
> > >>>> Carter AFB's were prone to evaporation and it takes some cranking to
> > >>>> refuel it. FYI, I have the standard stock style mechanical fuel pump.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I'm thinking strongly about replacing it with a modern 4 barrel. Any
> > >>>> opinions on a good compromise between driveability and a little power?
> > >>>> I was thinking Edelbrock Performer 600 CFM.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I currently have the old style choke with the thermostat sitting in
> > >>>> the recess on the intake manifold. Any opinions on getting a new carb
> > >>>> with electric vs. manual choke? Pros and Cons?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> As always, thanks.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> - Jim
> > >>>> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> > >>>> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> > >>>> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> > >>>> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> > >>>> '71 Bronco
> > >>>>
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> > > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-kinsley64polara.html


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