Carburetor Question - Is this a good call?

If your done with the Holley and want to try the Carter/Edelbrock carb, grab the 500 AVS and a rod and jet tuning kit for it.
This is the carb I would be looking at;
Edelbrock AVS2 Series Carburetors 1901

Hi all -

Currently on my '65 Commando 273 I have a Holley 4160 and I'm done fighting with it - I've had nothing but issues with adjustments and sputtering, dying at stoplights (no amount of adjustments seem to keep it going) etc.. I found a rebuilt Edelbrock 1406 and since it's similar to the old Carters that were on these cars, I'm thinking of picking it up and seeing if it fixes my woes.

I know basically next to nothing about carbs and no buddies who have a knowledge base I can pull from. I've rebuilt a Holley in the past, I understand simple adjustments, and can install them.. but I've had no training or whatever in that department ever other than the good ol "Let's see what happens!"

My question is if this carburetor is a good match for the '65 273 (and if it is) any tips on installation and such.

I'll throw some pictures below - a snapshot of the engine with the Holley on it (PS the springs aren't set up like that anymore..) and the new Carburetor I'm debating picking up tomorrow. Let me know your thoughts!

Thanks,
Jeff

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