johnws6":3j31wrsq said:for the moment since I just need it running what seems to be the standard solution for carbs? this is what I have now, do I need to fix it or replace it? just something simple to get it running while I'm fixing everything
johnws6":nkfmyojt said:my distributor is stuck so that will probably die on its way out. ill have to replace that anyway though with the new carb I'm assuming?
i also have this carb but I doubt its worth anything
bubba22349":ativzrgz said:johnws6":ativzrgz said:my distributor is stuck so that will probably die on its way out. ill have to replace that anyway though with the new carb I'm assuming?
i also have this carb but I doubt its worth anything
Yeah that Distribitor isn't going to fit into your 200 anyway it has a different smaller shaft size! It really isn't any better or worse performance wise than the one you have in the 1966 engine so forget trying to use over the 200 one in it. Basically thes Falcon engine Distributors came in three favors the 1960 to 1967 (Calif. engine specs are different and got the newer point Distribitor a year earlier) these were all the LoadOMatic types a fairly decent system but only for a pure stock engine. In 1968 to 1974 the Falcon engines finally got a new point Distribitor with the combo mechanical / vacuum advance system this was a huge improvement in performance over the old LOM system. Than in 1975 until the end of inline six production of 1981-83 depending on if a 200 or 250, they had the DuraSpark II ignistion system another great leap in Performance. This is a great upgrade for a stock 200 or a Hi Performace build.
That old Holley carb is a great one to use on the Tri Power Offy 3 X 1V intakes (end carb's). That 170 engine probably has an adjustable rocker arm set & push rods, that's a good up grade for your 200 if you happen to go to a more Hi Performance cam. Lastly the 170 head can be swapped onto the 200 for little more compression though the later 1977 up 200 / 250 heads are better still with larger valves and the better valve seats for today's fuels.
bubba22349":rb7bgiu7 said:...sounds like you have a good plan a 2100 or 2150 is a great way to go for an updated carb. Good luck
johnws6":iu2rkuuf said:also I got the engine to crank just pouring gas in the carb so at least it will run if it has a good carb. if my carbs weren't of very questionable condition I would rebuild one of them, sadly they are both very rough.
suppose that means I'm in the market for a autolite 2v carb. the distributor ive seen many people say use a pertronix to run it and it would be fine, so I think ill use that for the original look.
johnws6:3ggqphu9 said:this might be a stupid question but is there really a big difference between the LOM and a standard mechanical/vacuum advance dizzy? does the carb send a different signal to it than regular vacuum?
Have not even thought to verify anything, any reason to do so other than it might not a 200? I still haven't gotten around to buying the book, every time I think about it I'm not able to do sochad":2oe7eiyd said:did U ID the head (thru casting numbers)?
U Go RB!