[DeTomaso] Replacement Carb Recommendation

[Mike Drew]

Fwiw the stock carb was a POS when new and 40 years hasn't done it any favors since then. 

Remember it is a spread bore so a replacement won't fit on the stock intake manifold. While you could fit an adapter spacer, a better bet is to buy an Edelbrock Performer 4V intake to go with your new carb. For a stock engine a 600 or 650 carb would probably work best. 

Mike

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On Aug 27, 2013, at 16:38, Peter Cajthaml <pcajthaml at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello again everyone.  I have moved #2761 to SoCal two years ago, and am
> now experiencing  some problems with the stock Autolite carb. (the engine
> is also stock)
> 
> First, the throttle linkage lever failed, so I drilled a new hole and
> shortened it. (this resulted in an on/off type throttle response)
> 
> Lately, I am having problems with the car running rich, and flooding when
> running hot, especially during hard acceleration.  I have not been very
> successful at adjusting the carn to resolve this.  Also, since I don't know
> if I can find a new throttle linkage lever for the Autolite, I am
> considering replacing it.
> 
> I saw Mikael Hass' Summit carb endorsement earlier this month, and found
> that I can get a Summit Racing Street & Strip® Carburetors "SUM-M08600VS"
> for $240, free shipping.
> 
> Suggestions on either taming the Autolite or replacing it?
> 
> thanks in advance,
> 
> Peter
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