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JEREMY79
06-28-2005, 10:56 PM
I know there has been some discussion on this but I am too lazy to use the search button.
What is the difference in a marine carb and an automotive carb?
My uncle has an automotive carb on his 80 S&S it runs great. I will be ordering a new carb tomorrow and was wondering if the difference is worth the price difference?
Thanks
bubba
6ballsisall
06-28-2005, 11:03 PM
Jeremy, get the marine, spend the extra few bucks IMO. By mistake I had an auto carb on mine for a while. It ran horrible, most of the time it would die during acceleration. When comparing the exact same Edelbrock auto and marine carb side by side there is some real differences. The floats are totally different, not to mention the safety venting. Just my 2 cents but spend the $$$ for the marine version for both piece of mind and ease of use.
stevo137
06-28-2005, 11:15 PM
I believe that there is also a safety issue with using the auto carb but I am by no means an expert on the subject. (I am mechanically challenged)!
JEREMY79
06-29-2005, 09:04 AM
Thanks for the reply guys. I am going to order mine today. I just wanted to check and see if I should get the marine one.
JEREMY79
06-29-2005, 09:22 AM
Well I just ordered it. Never thought I would own another Edelbrock. :confused:
east tx skier
06-29-2005, 10:14 AM
Marine Carbs (http://www.boatsunlimitedny.com/tt_marinecarb.php?D4=2865097348b9a4467c37d20b44ebe c82) This site has good info.
6ballsisall
07-02-2005, 02:20 PM
Jeremy did you get the 600 cfm or the 750 cfm?
Cloaked
07-02-2005, 03:29 PM
Jeremy did you get the 600 cfm or the 750 cfm?
I know there has been some discussion on this but I am too lazy to use the search button.
thanks
Bubba
He's too lazy to answer... :uglyhamme
Now that's a real Bubba.... :D :D
JEREMY79
07-02-2005, 03:56 PM
Easy now Sporty
I just came in from installing my engine :woohoo:
I got the 600 cfm. I havent gotten all the wiring back together yet to see how it runs. I will keep everyone posted. I will put pics tonight.
6ballsisall
07-02-2005, 05:51 PM
Anxiously awaiting pics!!! Yahoo!! I am now an MC Devotee! :purplaugh
JEREMY79
07-02-2005, 06:09 PM
Anxiously awaiting pics!!! Yahoo!! I am now an MC Devotee! :purplaugh
you will get them tonight.