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Old 11-18-2004, 06:06 PM
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i can decode some numbers on the carb and it will tell me what cfm it is right? if so can you tell me where i can decode the numbers.
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http://www.carburetion.com/carbinf.htm

Links to "Carb identification" and "Look up numbers".
Old 11-18-2004, 06:17 PM
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i forgot to mention its a edelbrock
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
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Originally posted by kamaroirock
i forgot to mention its a edelbrock
what numbers are on the carb?
Old 11-18-2004, 06:23 PM
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i dont know were to look
Old 11-18-2004, 06:34 PM
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looking at the front of the carb where it bolts to the intake on the left side where the bolt goes thru you will see some numbers stamped on the front of this peice those should be what you are looking for
Old 11-18-2004, 06:43 PM
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the #'s read 1400 04 08 so what does that mean?
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here ya go this is what it says it is

600 cfm Carburetors
Street Legal, Electric Choke
50-state street legal for all 1980 and earlier General Motors V8s (E.O. #D-215-10). Calibrated for maximum fuel economy. Includes timed vacuum ports, EGR and fuel vapor outlet. Not for computer- controlled engines. Comes with the following jets, rods and springs: Metering Jets – Primary .098, Secondary .095; Metering Rods – .073 x .047; Step-Up Spring – orange (5" Hg). Includes carb studs and hardware.

* 600 cfm, square-flange, electric choke, EGR ....#1400

got it here
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/carb_square.html
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thanks for the help
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no problem
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Originally posted by kamaroirock
i forgot to mention its a edelbrock
Vital little tidbit of information...
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Vital little tidbit of information...
why yes it is when you consider the number of different carb manufacturers out there ....
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