Here we Go!

[verdejor]

Carb may have been swapped at some time... someone trying to save gas? I don't know. Z= 4barrel.

- = dist black wire and tach if you have one
+ = coil power and dist positive wire

hope this helps

[Harley Eaton]

Two barrel carburetor just means someone has changed it out. Did you determine that the engine is a 390 (Z code) or a 428 (Q code)? Or something else?

[UncleDougie]

It looks like the 390 and the VIN has the "Z" code.

The carb and the manifold both look original. The manifold is the same blue as the valve covers and looks old/original.

Wouldnt the intake manifold have to be swapped as well (to use a 2-barrel carb)?

[verdejor]

remember that the carb may have been stock to the previous owner...but someone swapped it years ago if you say it looks right (i.e. not 2 year old holley carb, etc.)

As I recall, you can put a 2 barrel carb on that manifold BUT you can't put a 4 barrel on a stock 2 barrel manidold on some vehicles due to the throttle butterfly not being able to open at full throttle (non vehicle specific comment).

that carb was swapped.

[UncleDougie]

Once I am able to steer the car I will get her running. Once I get her running I will put new carb on the wish list.

It must be a close match to the four-barrel because all the linkages and kickdown etc all look perfect.

And thank you for clarifying the coil terminal I.D.


The adventure continues......

[Harley Eaton]

I can remember that there was an adapter to put a two barrel carburetor on a four barrel intake. Check your car. Also, the engine could have been swapped for one with a two barrel carburetor.