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Rooster267 · 05-07-2009, 10:24 PM

Hey everyone been huntin around on this awsome site for a while. Just Got a 83 short bed with a 305. Got a guestion, it seems like it dosnt have the power it should wont even power brake. Now it has a edelbrock 750. Wich I think is to big. Plus it diesels when I shut it off so I think my timing is off. I want to swap out the carb for a stocker 4 barrel. Any one jnow were I can find one? Used I dont want to pay 300 bucks from summit need to save money for a dropmember!!!!. Any help would be awsome thanks guys.

orbot · 05-07-2009, 10:59 PM

For a stock 305 id say a 600 cfm would be a nice choice, check ebay out i bought a 600 for $100 shipped in great shape from a guy that had it on a vette.

85Bowtie · 05-08-2009, 09:33 AM

A stock 4 BBL for your truck is going to be a QuadraJet, which, if you're having troubles diagnose problems with your truck now, I wouldn't even consider throwing that carb on.

I agree with a 600 CFM. Edelbrock makes the 1406 which is a nice carb to run on your 305. It's square flange, so you may have to use an adapter.

gchemist · 05-11-2009, 08:02 PM

Buy a carb from http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/

05-07-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
Rooster267 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warminster pa Posts: 8	New guy new truck carb guestion Hey everyone been huntin around on this awsome site for a while. Just Got a 83 short bed with a 305. Got a guestion, it seems like it dosnt have the power it should wont even power brake. Now it has a edelbrock 750. Wich I think is to big. Plus it diesels when I shut it off so I think my timing is off. I want to swap out the carb for a stocker 4 barrel. Any one jnow were I can find one? Used I dont want to pay 300 bucks from summit need to save money for a dropmember!!!!. Any help would be awsome thanks guys.

05-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#2
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: New guy new truck carb guestion For a stock 305 id say a 600 cfm would be a nice choice, check ebay out i bought a 600 for $100 shipped in great shape from a guy that had it on a vette.

05-08-2009, 09:33 AM	#3
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: New guy new truck carb guestion A stock 4 BBL for your truck is going to be a QuadraJet, which, if you're having troubles diagnose problems with your truck now, I wouldn't even consider throwing that carb on. I agree with a 600 CFM. Edelbrock makes the 1406 which is a nice carb to run on your 305. It's square flange, so you may have to use an adapter. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

05-11-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: New guy new truck carb guestion Buy a carb from http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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