Sorry for the non-A body thread but it's big block related. Anyway, my friend has an old beater '64 880 with a 361 2bbl. He drives it around regularly. He and I decided to convert it to a 4bbl. for a fun project. Last weekend at Carlisle, we got a #2205968 383 intake and a 3251S Carter AFB which is off of a '62 413 to do the job.
Though I am no rookie, I have never done this particular job on a big block. Other than the parts already mentioned, what else am I going to need? I outlined a few things under question below.
I figure I need gaskets but I'm not sure what to get. I have been advised against re-using the valley tray but I don't even know if it has one of those. We don't need anything special, probably a Fel-Pro set if someone has a # they use. There a few to choose from, just want to get the right one.
IN A GASKET KIT, THERE IS NO VALLEY TRAY. I HAVE REUSED THE OLD VALLEY TRAY WITHOUT ISSUE. JUST TAKE CARE IN REMOVING THE INTAKE OR YOULL PAY A WHOPPING 15 BUCKS FOR A NEW ONE. DO SOME ON LINE RESEARCH TO THE HEAD GASKET THICKNESS OF THE HEAD GASKET.
Which type of silicone sealer do you guys use? I don't think I have anymore of the gray Mopar stuff we used at work so a parts-store alternative is what we will be looking for. Any kind/brand in particular?
PERMATEXT BLACK, LOCKTIGHT BLACK
I don't know AFB's too well. How is the choke handled on these? I looked into an Edelbrock electric choke conversion but there's no provision on the carb to attach it. The bosses where it would go have not been drilled. Not sure if I want to mess with that either. Do we need a manual choke cable?
THE OE CHOKE USES A CHOKE WELL. YOU CAN DRILL AND TAP THE BOSSES TO FIT THE EDELBROCK CHOKE. IVE DONE IT BEFORE. YOULL NEED EVERYTHING FROM THE EDEL. CARB
AFB rebuild kit - any suggestions on vendors for this? I see them on Ebay, anyone have good luck with one source in particular?
SORRY, NO ANSWER HERE
Fuel line - I can make a fuel line for it if needed. Is the inlet going to be different? Does it just come out of a rubber line from the fuel pump?
THE FITTING IS STANDARD CARTER. YOU CAN USE EDELBROCK STUFF
Throttle linkage - I spoke to a few guys at Carlisle about the linkage. I gather that the 2 bbl throttle/kickdown linkage and brackets can stay but since the throttle lever on the carb is in a different position, we may need a longer throttle rod. Anyone have an idea of what to look for? Should we just get some threaded rod and make something or is there a specific thing I need to look for?
YOU CAN CONBLE THIS OR GO TO FAVTOR STIFF OR LOKAR OR EQUAL STUFF
Throttle cable - I know I have one or two on my shelf but I don't know what application they are from. One might be a truck with a 360. Would his original work or do we need a different one?
NOT SURE ABOUT LENGTH, SORRY
Please let me know you think I may have missed anything. We will be doing this in about two weeks so we have some time to get the parts we need. Thanks for any input.
