273 intake vs. Edelbrock 1406 carb

Shouldn't need an adapter...I was running a Carter SuperQuad AFB (aftermarket) carb (same as an Eddy) on my 273 iron intake while I was rebuilding my '67 AFB....ran great!..no adapter.

Also, someone has played with that intake...should have 4 holes, not open plenum...that may be your problem....should look like this......

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DAMMIT I was sorta thinking the same thing about the holes