Posted by Dave Speed on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 1:24AM :
In Reply to: Re: Flat Fender Carb Replacement posted by Brett Wilsey on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 11:48PM :
You might ask the guys selling these carbs on eBAY.
It looks like these were for the 6 cyl 4.0 l inline sixes (which would be more displacement than our 230 cid Chrysler flatheads) which came out, ummmm ' 85 or 86 model year. I quit following this line around that time.
Watching the ads, it appears thet these 2 bbl (32/36?) carbs were available in both manual and electric choke versions. With a low profile K&N air cleaner, clearance does not appear a problem. Likages are sure to be a challenge, but a wealth of parts are available.
It seems unlikely that a manifold adaptor exists, but I feel sure one could cast up an adaptor fairly easily (f inspiration was in sufficient supply) using a styrofoam lost media (?) mold.
I wonder if the results would be worth it. The Weber (truely the Ferrari of carbs) is essentially infinitely adjustable. WItgh the smaller primary, one might get better mileage in cruise mode, but then these old beasts are soooooo gear bound, it might not help.
It does not look like this has been done. All the more reason to try it.
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