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**7D2N** · 11-25-2010, 03:53 PM

I plan to rebuild my carter carb but I can't figure out how to identify the size or model. I guess the number on the base plate is the serial number, is the one on the top the model number?

Thanks for you help
7D2N

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 11-25-2010, 05:46 PM

The numbers stamped in the lower photo by the choke are the numbers to use. 2204 is the model # & 9655s is the ID #.

piecesparts · 11-25-2010, 08:09 PM

Is that number a 9655 or a 9635 number? I believe that the #9635 carb number makes it a 625 CFM carb.

http://www.carburetion.com/cartprice.asp

**7D2N** · 11-25-2010, 08:11 PM

I looked for carter rebuild kits the site said "carter ### not available" is the Eldenbrock kit the same or could be used?

Thanks
7D2N

Just saw the other site for rebuild kit

Thanks guys

piecesparts · 11-25-2010, 08:35 PM

Don't tell anyone, but the Edelbrock AFBs and the Carter AFBs are the EXACT same body of carb. They are both built by a comapny called Magnelli-Marretti and sold under the different company's names. I have a Carter AFB in my storage that is full of Edelbrock needles, jets, and acclerator pump parts. Actually the Edelbrock parts were slightly cheaper when I purchased them. The part numbers stamped on the parts is exactly the same, with the Carter numbers having a prefix number onthem also.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-26-2010, 01:49 AM

Actually Carter is out of business, sort of. Federal Mogul bought them out and sold the AFBs under the Carter name for a while. I bought a Competition Series AFB 9625 [600CFM] about 11 years ago. Edlebrock is still selling and supporting the "Performer Series" (AFB) carbs. If you go to Edelbrock's tech dept, don't tell them it's a Carter. Since they didn't sell it, they won't support it even if it is the same thing. So pretend it's an Edelbrock. The 9625 = E-1405. the 625 CFM may be the E-1400.
The old Carter re-carb kit, #902-317A may still be available. The Edelbrock carb kit #1477 has the same stuff, maybe more parts, might cost more, but is readily available.

**7D2N** · 11-29-2010, 05:16 PM

Thanks All,

This information will help tons and I don't have to get a new carb.

Thanks Again
7D2N

11-25-2010, 05:46 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,195	Re: Carter Carb Identification The numbers stamped in the lower photo by the choke are the numbers to use. 2204 is the model # & 9655s is the ID #.

11-25-2010, 08:09 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Carter Carb Identification Is that number a 9655 or a 9635 number? I believe that the #9635 carb number makes it a 625 CFM carb. http://www.carburetion.com/cartprice.asp __________________ Frank Last edited by piecesparts; 11-25-2010 at 08:12 PM.

11-25-2010, 08:11 PM	#4
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 662	Re: Carter Carb Identification I looked for carter rebuild kits the site said "carter ### not available" is the Eldenbrock kit the same or could be used? Thanks 7D2N Just saw the other site for rebuild kit Thanks guys Last edited by 7D2N; 11-25-2010 at 08:20 PM. Reason: new rebuild information

11-25-2010, 08:35 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Carter Carb Identification Don't tell anyone, but the Edelbrock AFBs and the Carter AFBs are the EXACT same body of carb. They are both built by a comapny called Magnelli-Marretti and sold under the different company's names. I have a Carter AFB in my storage that is full of Edelbrock needles, jets, and acclerator pump parts. Actually the Edelbrock parts were slightly cheaper when I purchased them. The part numbers stamped on the parts is exactly the same, with the Carter numbers having a prefix number onthem also. __________________ Frank

11-26-2010, 01:49 AM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,130	Re: Carter Carb Identification Actually Carter is out of business, sort of. Federal Mogul bought them out and sold the AFBs under the Carter name for a while. I bought a Competition Series AFB 9625 [600CFM] about 11 years ago. Edlebrock is still selling and supporting the "Performer Series" (AFB) carbs. If you go to Edelbrock's tech dept, don't tell them it's a Carter. Since they didn't sell it, they won't support it even if it is the same thing. So pretend it's an Edelbrock. The 9625 = E-1405. the 625 CFM may be the E-1400. The old Carter re-carb kit, #902-317A may still be available. The Edelbrock carb kit #1477 has the same stuff, maybe more parts, might cost more, but is readily available. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

11-25-2010, 03:53 PM	#1
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 662	Carter Carb Identification I plan to rebuild my carter carb but I can't figure out how to identify the size or model. I guess the number on the base plate is the serial number, is the one on the top the model number? Thanks for you help 7D2N Attached Images

11-29-2010, 05:16 PM	#7
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 662	Re: Carter Carb Identification Thanks All, This information will help tons and I don't have to get a new carb. Thanks Again 7D2N



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