Recent content by JamesLong

Of course, having a rebuild kit around is always handy just in case. I forgot where the last time I ordered one was for the previous BBD but I am going to get on that. Either way the NOS carb is here for this weekends project, nowhere to go but maybe the parts store if the new battery terminals...

According to the Carter BBD Service Manual it says the super6 and 318 BBD's are not interchangeable. However I've always heard others (including yourself) say they're nearly identical and work fine interchanged and the only huge difference is the idle air hole in the throttle plates. There are a...

The other one is $272 so not much more. Both have same 6537s tag.

Thanks for the responses!

I seem to recall reading about a thread on slantsix.org that mentioned a guy collecting NOS Mopar parts in a warehouse in Kent, Washington. I have done numerous searches and for some reason I can't find that thread or any info pertaining to this warehouse. Can anyone help me here? Thanks in advance!

So generally speaking a NOS carb might be more reliable than a used one off the bat? Throttle shaft bushings are not worn, throttle base shouldn't be warped, scuffed, etc. These areas as mentioned tend to get the most wear? It's my understanding that typically rebuild kits these days have better...

$269. There is another one going for a little bit more.

Found a NOS 2bbl carburetor Carter BBD for my super six. I've had issues with all 3 of the used ones I've rebuilt. I'm thinking NOS should be a good route. What does everyone think? Should I rebuild the NOS carb? Could there be an issue with the old paper gaskets? Accelerator pump? O-rings...