Problems finding a new intake manifold for my 64´
10-22-2009, 06:04 AM
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Problems finding a new intake manifold for my 64´
Hey guys!
First of, sorry for my bad english. Im from Denmark, and therefore not used to writing in english that much.
I have a problem wich i hope someone here might be able to help me solve.
I have a Bonneville 389cui from 1964, and i would like to fit it with a new crank, intake manifold and carb.
My huge problem is that i cannot seem to find any manifolds that are fitted for my 64, do you guys have any idea why? and if it possible to get somewhere?
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Ole Dahl
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First of, sorry for my bad english. Im from Denmark, and therefore not used to writing in english that much.
I have a problem wich i hope someone here might be able to help me solve.
I have a Bonneville 389cui from 1964, and i would like to fit it with a new crank, intake manifold and carb.
My huge problem is that i cannot seem to find any manifolds that are fitted for my 64, do you guys have any idea why? and if it possible to get somewhere?
Regards
Ole Dahl
Denmark
10-22-2009, 08:18 AM
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Yes, and that is where i hit the wall. I can unfortunately only seem to find products made for the model year 65 and up...
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10-22-2009, 10:34 AM
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Hmm.. basically im looking for what i can find. And a tri-power could be awesoem fun, if i can come by one. But i can also settle with a normal one.
10-24-2009, 08:35 AM
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You need the intake from the 61-64 period. It will have one extra bolt hole..
I have a 64 389 4 bbl intake if your interested...
I don't understand why you want to change the stock set up. The factory Carter AFB is an excellent carb that is much better then the new Edelbrock AFB. The stock 4 bbl set up is perfect for the 389....
The Bell crank for the linkage is designed for this intake.. When I switched the motor in my 64 Bonneville to a 455 I had to make extensive modifications to the bell cranks mounting and ratio.. The Quadrajet carb has a different length of movement and I had to move the transmission ball lower to get the desired ratio for the Hydra-matics TV rod...
A improperly installed TV rod can burn the transmission up...
If your car needs a new carb there are people who still sell them along with rebuild kits.....
I have a 64 389 4 bbl intake if your interested...
I don't understand why you want to change the stock set up. The factory Carter AFB is an excellent carb that is much better then the new Edelbrock AFB. The stock 4 bbl set up is perfect for the 389....
The Bell crank for the linkage is designed for this intake.. When I switched the motor in my 64 Bonneville to a 455 I had to make extensive modifications to the bell cranks mounting and ratio.. The Quadrajet carb has a different length of movement and I had to move the transmission ball lower to get the desired ratio for the Hydra-matics TV rod...
A improperly installed TV rod can burn the transmission up...
If your car needs a new carb there are people who still sell them along with rebuild kits.....
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10-24-2009, 10:48 AM
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Hmm nice, then i think ill try and have my carb rebuild. If a carter carb is as good as people say, there is absolutely no reason is replacing it.
Thanks.
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10-24-2009, 12:29 PM
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That'* the best way to go...
Jon has excellent tune up kits and parts for Carter AFBs..
THE CARBURETOR SHOP
Jon has excellent tune up kits and parts for Carter AFBs..
THE CARBURETOR SHOP
10-24-2009, 01:04 PM
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Thank you very much, gonna throw him an email, and hope that its possible to sort out some shipping to Denmark.
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Ole Dahl
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Ole Dahl