383 w 6 pack set up opinions?

Okay, I went throught tuning a six-pack over tweny years ago. Here's what I found.

1. Make sure your electrical system is in perfect working order. Even a missing ground can cause problems that seem like carb problems. Trust me, I know.

2. Most people don't realize this, but the outboard carbs have an idle circuit. The adjustment screws are in the front of each outboard baseplate, behind lead plugs for original carbs. I can't remember for sure, but I think I adjusted each screw 1 round from bottom out and then used the center carb to dial it in. If you can adjust the center carb screws all the way in and it dies, and then all the way out, and it dies, you are in the ballpark for the outboard adjustments.

3. Make sure you have no vacuum leaks. I replaced all three base plates. Once I did that, it cured almost all my problems. Ensure all float levels are set right.

4. I used stock jetting and stock metering blocks. At least start there and go from there. Remember, that jetting is for wide opening conditions. Use the power valve for the intermediate circuit.

5. The diaphram springs control the opening rate of the outboard carbs. You probably will need to buy two spring kits and play with it. I think I have the second lightest springs.

6. Linkage only ensures the outboard carbs return to closed when you let up off the throttle.

Rod