Carter troubles on a '67

["Greg Graham" <gregtx@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I installed the newly rebuild Carter 750cfm AFB carb on my '67 in place of 
the troublesome stock Holley.  In the process of installing I used a gasket 
from the Holley rebuild kit to go between the new Carter carb and the 
manifold.  Granted it was for a Holley, but it was brand new and appeared to 
mate perfectly to the Carter.  Here's the problem; the car will not start.  
Beautiful weather has proven that the problem can't be the choke (pull off). 
  The Carter currently does not have a pull off valve, but I worked the 
butterfly by hand during the starting process to no avail. Yes, I do need a 
source for a pull off valve and will check NAPA.  Plenty of fuel getting to 
the carb, new lines, filters and fuel pump.  Carb was tested on another 
vehicle prior to being sent to me and worked perfectly.  All electrical 
components related to ignition have also been replaced (including starter 
relay).  My only guess is that the Holley gasket must be cut differently 
that the Carter one would be, perhaps it is blocking a hole on the underside 
of the carb that should be open?   Any suggestions?  On another note, the 
constant cranking on the starter appears to have burned out the starter.  
Solenoid clicks with the turn of the ignition key and battery is fully 
charged, but the starter won't budge.  Will smack it with a hammer to try 
and free it up today.  Any leads on a starter for a '67?  Thanks, Greg




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