anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rick0312 · 07-10-2009, 10:00 PM

I will be installing the 1406 performer carb on top of my 2101 performer intake.(which looks to me like a spread bore intake) can I install the carb directly onto the intake or do I need an adaptor plate with this setup. thanks!

turp mcspray · 07-10-2009, 10:14 PM

Edelbrock has a little flat plate that I believe you will need to use. It basiclly covers up a small sliver of the secondary holes on the intake. With the carb on the intake look real close. It is easy to miss.Last one I bought was like 10bucks. Sometimes the gasket will cover it but it has to be the thicker one. .

kb3 · 07-10-2009, 10:15 PM

Yes carb directly onto the intake it will work fine

Sammy · 07-11-2009, 12:22 AM

You can but be careful as there is enough slop in the mounting to allow the carb to move forward or rearward. This can cause the carb secondary plates to just barely catch on the intake when fully opened. Likewise if you don't get the carb real secure to the intake. And yes I went thru a redlight doing 65 mph in a 30. It will take you by complete surprise when it hangs up. To correct I just added a spacer.

gonzo6869 · 07-12-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

And yes I went thru a redlight doing 65 mph in a 30. It will take you by complete surprise when it hangs up. To correct I just added a spacer.

LOL.

Wish I was there to see the look on your face. Hope all turned out OK.

Sammy · 07-12-2009, 07:58 AM

My son was in his 68 was following me too. I pulled over and disconnected the secondarys. Just wanted you to know that yes you should put something between the two to be on the safe side. I think from heat expansion allowed just enough shift in the carb for interference. As the carb only been on there for 600 miles or less.

Hawker7 · 07-12-2009, 09:28 AM

I'm running this setup, and just used a thin felpro gasket in between. With the carb bolted down, how can it move backwards or forward? How thick of a gasket are you using?

Here is the gasket I bought

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FPP-1914/

rick0312 · 07-12-2009, 12:03 PM

I picked up a an adaptor plate, which is about 1/16" thick to be on the safe side. fits good.

Hawker7 · 07-12-2009, 12:09 PM

I just took my carb off to check and it looks like the only area it may touch is the middle piece that runs between the opening. There looks to be a lot of space on the front and back. It also looks like the secondary’s come down about 1/2 inch when they are open. With that it seems as though I would need a spacer at least 1/2 inch thick??

07-10-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? I will be installing the 1406 performer carb on top of my 2101 performer intake.(which looks to me like a spread bore intake) can I install the carb directly onto the intake or do I need an adaptor plate with this setup. thanks! Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

07-10-2009, 10:14 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? Edelbrock has a little flat plate that I believe you will need to use. It basiclly covers up a small sliver of the secondary holes on the intake. With the carb on the intake look real close. It is easy to miss.Last one I bought was like 10bucks. Sometimes the gasket will cover it but it has to be the thicker one. . __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-10-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
kb3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: jeffersonvill in Posts: 131	Re: anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? Yes carb directly onto the intake it will work fine

07-11-2009, 12:22 AM	#4
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? You can but be careful as there is enough slop in the mounting to allow the carb to move forward or rearward. This can cause the carb secondary plates to just barely catch on the intake when fully opened. Likewise if you don't get the carb real secure to the intake. And yes I went thru a redlight doing 65 mph in a 30. It will take you by complete surprise when it hangs up. To correct I just added a spacer. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-12-2009, 07:58 AM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? My son was in his 68 was following me too. I pulled over and disconnected the secondarys. Just wanted you to know that yes you should put something between the two to be on the safe side. I think from heat expansion allowed just enough shift in the carb for interference. As the carb only been on there for 600 miles or less. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-12-2009, 09:28 AM	#7
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? I'm running this setup, and just used a thin felpro gasket in between. With the carb bolted down, how can it move backwards or forward? How thick of a gasket are you using? Here is the gasket I bought http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FPP-1914/ Last edited by Hawker7; 07-12-2009 at 09:33 AM.

07-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#8
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? I picked up a an adaptor plate, which is about 1/16" thick to be on the safe side. fits good. Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend Last edited by rick0312; 07-12-2009 at 12:04 PM.

07-12-2009, 12:09 PM	#9
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: anybody running the edelbrock 2101 manifold and 1406 carb? I just took my carb off to check and it looks like the only area it may touch is the middle piece that runs between the opening. There looks to be a lot of space on the front and back. It also looks like the secondary’s come down about 1/2 inch when they are open. With that it seems as though I would need a spacer at least 1/2 inch thick??



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