Carb Questions
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Carb Questions
So, the 429 is topped by an Autolite 4300 carb. At sea level it ran great, up here at 7,000+ feet it runs rich and performance sucks (but the engine sounds great). I have a couple questions:
1) I've been told the carb needs to be rejetted for high altitude. I know I have to retune it but my experience with carbs is minimal. I've got a bunch of books I've been reading, but they are lean on 4300 information. How tough would doing this stuff be?
2) Should I look at investing in a better carb? I've read very mixed reviews on the 4300 (it was rebuilt ~10 or 12 years ago and only has about 50 miles on the rebuild).
3) For the 429, does the 4300 flow enough or should I look at a carb that flows better?
Note: I'm not looking at racing, just cruising. Also, MPG's are good!
1) I've been told the carb needs to be rejetted for high altitude. I know I have to retune it but my experience with carbs is minimal. I've got a bunch of books I've been reading, but they are lean on 4300 information. How tough would doing this stuff be?
2) Should I look at investing in a better carb? I've read very mixed reviews on the 4300 (it was rebuilt ~10 or 12 years ago and only has about 50 miles on the rebuild).
3) For the 429, does the 4300 flow enough or should I look at a carb that flows better?
Note: I'm not looking at racing, just cruising. Also, MPG's are good!
sm3570- Posts : 16
Join date : 2011-03-27
Re: Carb Questions
A Holley 3310 will give improved gas mileage over the factory autolite. It takes a little work tuning but is worth it, and parts are plentiful. Just my opinion
95lightiningguy- Posts : 570
Join date : 2009-12-09
Age : 53
Location : N. Little Rock AR
Re: Carb Questions
X2 try a 3310 Holley or 750 Edelbrock, Tuning parts are much more plentyful.
dfree383- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
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Re: Carb Questions
Thanks guys, any suggestions on where to buy? I've been looking at Summit and Jegs, any good (reputable) deals out there?
sm3570- Posts : 16
Join date : 2011-03-27
Re: Carb Questions
Their are Vendors on here that will match or beat Summit / Jegs Pricing. Post a want add in the Wanted Section and see who might have something, or is willing to get you one.
dfree383- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
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Re: Carb Questions
Increase the ignition timing by 4 degrees and run gasoline with 10% alcohol in it.
That will usually get it near the right place.
That will usually get it near the right place.
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