jagnweiner
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Hello, all. Brand new to this forum. I have a Chrysler 340 in a '71 Century Resorter that currently has a Carter AFB 6212 in it, needing rebuilding. The boat is 600 miles away at our family cabin. I will be going up for the 4th of July, and would like to have a running boat, but will not be able to rebuild the Carter before then. I have seen many on here recommending replacement of the Carter with an Edelbrock 1409.
I am considering just buying a new 1409 so I can install it when I get there and use the boat right away. It looks like it should just bolt right on, other than the need to wire the electric choke. I have also seen some of the vendors who are selling an adaptor plate kit with the carb to adapt to "most all manifolds." Is there a need for an adapter kit with this carb on a 340?
Also, I see others discussing tapping the new carb for a line to a PCV valve. As best I recall, my current Carter doesn't have that, but I may be wrong. Anyone have any thoughts on this? If it is necessary to tap the carb for a PCV, is there any problem with running the engine for a few days without it?
Final question: Will the flame arrestor on my AFB fit the 1409?
I'd also appreciate any other thoughts or advice you have on this switch.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
I am considering just buying a new 1409 so I can install it when I get there and use the boat right away. It looks like it should just bolt right on, other than the need to wire the electric choke. I have also seen some of the vendors who are selling an adaptor plate kit with the carb to adapt to "most all manifolds." Is there a need for an adapter kit with this carb on a 340?
Also, I see others discussing tapping the new carb for a line to a PCV valve. As best I recall, my current Carter doesn't have that, but I may be wrong. Anyone have any thoughts on this? If it is necessary to tap the carb for a PCV, is there any problem with running the engine for a few days without it?
Final question: Will the flame arrestor on my AFB fit the 1409?
I'd also appreciate any other thoughts or advice you have on this switch.
Thanks in advance,
Scott