New to carburetors - what's this supposed to be?

[Cletus]

Figured I'd see what kind of carb I got with the 318, and I must say I'm a bit mystified... as I understand it, the original carb is replaced and while it looks a bit like a 2-bbl Holley 2280, there are some differences. Would be nice to know where the carb comes from originally.

Also, what's this wiring hanging from the carb? It's not connected to anything...

 

[benno440]

Figured I'd see what kind of carb I got with the 318, and I must say I'm a bit mystified... as I understand it, the original carb is replaced and while it looks a bit like a 2-bbl Holley 2280, there are some differences. Would be nice to know where the carb comes from originally.

Also, what's this wiring hanging from the carb? It's not connected to anything...

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bin the whole carb and get a 4 barrel, you ill be much happier.

as for the picture i do not know sorry

 

[Speedbird]

One pair of pins looks like they go to a fast idle solenoid.
The other wires go into the float bowl area.
This is just a wild guess, but it may be some type of “leaning” circuit for better fuel economy.
I really have no idea other than that.
I realize you are in Sweden and may have limited options, but I would suggest going to a different carburetor if possible.
I don’t like the looks of that 2-barrel. I think it is some type of non-Chrysler one.
Like he said, get a 4-barrel intake and carb.

 

[krowbar]

bin the whole carb and get a 4 barrel, you ill be much happier.

as for the picture i do not know sorry

x2

 

[D575]

Looks like a Carter BBD.

 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Looks like a Carter BBD.


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agreed in comment and pic!

 

[thomas93254]

It looks to be a feedback carb off an 80's car. Junk it and if you do not want a 4 barrel you should look into a stromberg 2 barrel. That's what replaced my old carter bbd.

Lots of options

Thomas

 

[Meep-Meep]

It does resemble a Holley replacement carb. The wires are most likely for that idle solenoid and possibly a bowl vent solenoid. If it runs well as is let it go, but if not then get an old BBD or a different version of that Holley.

I have done that hammer trick to a BBD once.

 

[Cletus]

Thanks guys. I figured it might be a carb from something newer. The thing works, but those wires sticking out going nowhere look kinda annoying... might begin with taking a pair of cutters to them.

Might switch to another carb but I'm going to keep the car as 2 bbl. Gas mileage is kinda important (we pay about 8.50$/gallon here in Sweden) and if going 4 bbl, I guess I'd have to change intake manifold, cam and stuff... a 318 together with a 2.76:1 rear gives most mileage for the buck, so to speak

 

[Meep-Meep]

Here are some options of the same carb without the offensive wiring to nowhere.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...kw=Holley+2280+Carburetor+&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[idrivemopar]

I have a Carter 2 bbl, been sitting around for a few decades, think it came off of either one of my brothers cars or parents cars back in the 70's. Its a 8028s, part number 362854. If you were in the U.S., I would just ship it to you! but overseas shipping cost for this old thing, may not be worth it. It needs cleaned and a rebuild kit, which I believe are still available.

 

[Cletus]

Thanks again for the tips and offers. The 80's carb does what it's supposed to, and I'll stick with it for the time being. As mentioned above, I have no plans to soup up this car - I'd rather drive an affordable V8 and enjoy every moment
However, once I'm done with other things on the Satty to-do list, I'll find me a more proper carburetor. But first, dual pipes and new fuel tank... then, sadly, the season to drive Americana is over for this year. Car will go into winter storage and I'll be at home, cleaning and painting interior vinyl, waiting to take the car out again in May...

 

[chignikred]

the throttle lever springs look like an AMC / Jeep carb BBD. check the tag number.

 

[383man]

Thats a feedback carb used with Leanburn on the Mopars in the late 70's thru the 80's. I believe that carb uses a solenoid insde that controls an air bleed to control the mixture which was controlled by a controller. You dont want that carb. Ron