Need a '69 or newer AVS for my mutt Crown Convertible - Rebuild of a '68 Carter AVS for a Chrysler 440 engine

["Wm. R. Ulman" <twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxx>]

Please read the below messages, and if anyone has good advise for me, or
a '69> AVS, please let me know.  

I am also in need for some good drums that still have enough material on
them to be better than what I have now.  My brakes work ok, but I know
they could be better, I have rebuilt, or replaced all the brake parts,
booster, cylinders, pads, everything but the drums.  My old mechanic
said I should never turn them again, and to try to get better ones.  The
brake peddle goes about 1/2 way down before any noticeable braking can
be felt.  Can mine be resurfaced?

-----Original Message-----
From: Wm. R. Ulman [mailto:twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 7:41 AM
To: 'DAYTONA PARTS COMPANY'
Subject: RE: Rebuild of a '68 Carter AVS for a Chrysler 440 engine


Hello, 

        Thanks for getting back to me, Here is the scoop.  I have a '66
Imperial Crown Conv with the 440 (It now appears to be a '74 engine with
'67 manifold, '68 Carter AVS)  the engine was rebuilt years ago with a
higher lift cam, fairly mild.  The car runs rich now as my mechanic has
rebuilt the carb, tuned it up, replaced the distributor, wires and such,
but it just won't run quite right.  I'm pretty picky about this stuff,
since I'v spent the money to have it run well, and it just doesn't.
Anyway, he can't adjust the carb right due to the plugs in the front.

        Do you have a '69, or newer rebuilt AVS for sale?  If so, would
you take the '68 AVS that is currently on my motor in trade as partial
payment?  Please let me know what my best plan of action should be.

        Thank you for your time, and assistance.

Bill Ulman, Seattle, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: DAYTONA PARTS COMPANY [mailto:daytonap@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 5:03 AM
To: Wm. R. Ulman
Subject: Re: Rebuild of a '68 Carter AVS for a Chrysler 440 engine


Bill!!  The original factory 1968 AVS came from the factory with the
mixture screws preset and then plugged.  The 68 version has (1) left
hand air bleed screw at the top of the carburetor.  This is the only
adjustment possible on this carburetor.  If you have changed the engine
specs (camshaft, compressions, etc.) you would be wise to find a 69 or
later AVS that has both lower screws adjustable, to get a wider range of
settings. Modifications to the original 68 version is not advisable, and
does not work well.  We do have a very limited selection of metering
rods to change jetting on the AVS carbs. Factory authentic restorations
on the AVS carbs runs $295 + parts necessary (if any) + return shipping
(approx $15). Backlog in our plant is currently running 6 weeks.  Have
attached a couple of pics showing typical work on your model of
carburetor.  If you have further questions, please contact us at your
convenience. THANK YOU!! RON DAYTONA PARTS COMPANY 1191 TURNBULL BAY
ROAD NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL. 32168 PH:386-427-7108 FAX:386-423-8528
daytonaparts.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wm. R. Ulman" <twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <daytonap@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:44 PM
Subject: Rebuild of a '68 Carter AVS for a Chrysler 440 engine


> Can you do this one, with new jets and metering rods.  My carburetor
> has the 2 adjustment screw areas plugged, can you make the adjustments

> accessible.  Please respond with a price quote and/or information. 
> Please let me know how long it would take to complete.
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> Thank you,
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> Bill Ulman, Seattle, WA
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