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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: cougarfan on April 20, 2009, 03:07:27 PM

Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: cougarfan on April 20, 2009, 03:07:27 PM
hi guys and girls looking for some help and or info just bought a new carb for the old girl and decide on the 1406 carb i also got the 1483 adapater for it then they said i need the 1490 which can be seen at this link http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/access_throttle.shtml (http://"http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/access_throttle.shtml") now im trying to figure out how the 1490 works with the current THROTTLE CABLE PLATE thats on there now so it all lines up i hope this makes sense

 joe
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: blu84302 on April 20, 2009, 06:36:46 PM
Are you running two carbs???  If you are not then you don't need the 1490 part number.

What transmission are you running?
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: cougarfan on April 20, 2009, 07:30:08 PM
no only one carb and not sure what tranny is in there the motor is out of a 79 e250 van
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: 88turbo on April 20, 2009, 09:43:08 PM
I had the same problems.  are you running the 2121 intake?  I think the fix is a 400 or 351M throttle bracket.  but I am not sure what bracket i am using it also could be 351w or 85 302. pretty sure it is the 351m 400.
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: cougarfan on April 20, 2009, 09:49:38 PM
unsure of intake motor was in car when i bought it dont have to much
info on sorry
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: 88turbo on April 20, 2009, 10:03:58 PM
edelbrock intake?
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Post by: cougarfan on April 20, 2009, 10:08:13 PM
well its got a holley carb on there right now
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: HAVI on April 20, 2009, 11:01:58 PM
Holley carb was a Ford option on engines in the 70's (later or earlier, too?)  So you probably have a stock 302 w/cast iron intake with EGR.  I have one out in the shed, but if needed, I'll look at it tomorrow.  Not sure about the carb adapter, but I would think it isn't too hard, just hope you have the right piece.
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: 86XR7project on April 21, 2009, 09:52:43 AM
The carb used for four barrel intakes if my book is correct was an Autolite 4300 4V, this carb was used from 1972-up I want to say the carb was labeled an Autolite but was in fact a Holley in disguise.
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: cougarfan on April 26, 2009, 04:07:34 PM
so im still havin no luck here are some pics maybe this will shed some light on my problems http://public.fotki.com/caffine231/carb/ (http://"http://public.fotki.com/caffine231/carb/")

 joe
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: HAVI on April 26, 2009, 05:53:00 PM
#1483 for your engine which according to yer pics, looks like it is installed right.  The #1490 is the plate mounted to your engine towards the back holding the cable in place.  According to the performer series owner's manual I have, you should compare the old carb to the new carb for linkages.  Also it says the throttle stud is moveable.  Have ya looked into that at all?  The owners manual shows a pic of the 1483 being put on, but the pic is so small, it's hard to comprehend.  Anyhow, the #1490 plate for 289/302 is what might pull the cable further back on the intake so that the end lines up.  The kickdown might fit over the piece sticking out back towards the carb.

Now you see why I went with carter and holley carbs, lol.
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Post by: 88turbo on April 26, 2009, 11:17:50 PM
I ended up bolting mine using one bolt to get it as straight as possible.  seems to not bind and doesnt seem to be going anywhere so this is how I am going to do mine unless I come up with something different.  I ended up using the 302 bracket.
Title: all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside
Post by: 88turbo on May 15, 2009, 09:50:34 PM
did you ever get your setup figured out?