Re: [FWDLK] Which replacement carb to use? '59 Dodge

[David Charles Gedraitis <dcg@xxxxxxx>]

The 1407 is the one with the electric choke.

On Wed, 3 Mar 2004, James wrote:

> Without running out and taking a look, I think I used the 1406 or 1407
> Edelbrock on my '59 Dodge. I got the one with the electric choke and I think
> that is the 1407. I was worried about the linkage set up but the stuff with
> the kit worked like a charm. I think I had to move the placement of the
> return spring bracket, but that was very doable with the stock piece. Also,
> there may be an issue if you are using the original intake from a '59 383. I
> believe the carb holes are smaller so you will need to get a spacer, or do
> what I did and get a mid-later 60's intake. It looks close to stock. You are
> correct regarding the air horn....
>
> James
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>  -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [FWDLK] Which replacement carb to use? '59 Dodge
>
>
>   I've been fighting a carb problem for awhile and I am thinking of
> replacing the
>   Carter AFB 4bbl on my 383 with a new Edelbrock.  Does anyone know which
>   model is an appropriate swap?  That would get me an electric choke and a
>   new carb instead of another rebuild.
>
>   Also,  I know that the new carbs have larger air horns, and I am prepared
> to
>   modify a stock air cleaner to fit it.  But I don't know about linkage: Are
> there
>   any issues with throttle linkage that I will need to address?
>   Thanks,
>
>   Lou
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