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Good idea. I didn't adjust the float level because I don't have a "book" measurement for what it should be. Apparently most BBD's used 1/4" but there were some that used 9/32", 5/16", or 11/32". This one isn't tagged with a casting number so I'm shooting in the dark.



The initial timing is 9 degrees. The max advance is 21 for a total of 30 at 3200 RPM.

The Carter BBD was one of the 2-barrel carburetors used on the "Super Six" slant six F-bodies. Instead of a power enrichment valve, it has a pair of metering rods that stick into the "jets" (probably not the right word). The rods are tapered, and they move up and down according to manifold vacuum and throttle position to effectively adjust the jet size for different driving conditions. There's a screw on top that lets you adjust the baseline height of the rods.
OK makes more sense now.
Some engine likes 15- 20* initial is not uncommon for a hi performance engine. That's when you will need to recurve the distributor and again a good tech with a distributor machine can set you up a custom curve for your engine.
Don at 4 seconds flat did mine and it works very well.
I have never worked with BBD carb but the needle system works just like an Edelbrock/Carter AFB carbs which I am very familiar with. You need a jet change to make that big of change to richen your carb. The needles are for fine tuning and work very well but you have to make a large change to even get in the ball park that will take a jet change.
Spark plug reading will give you a better picture of your AFR the any meter.
They will also tell you where timing is at.
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