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Topic Title: New Carbs for Old Engine
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Created On: 07/27/2009 12:30:10 PM
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 07/27/2009 12:30:10 PM
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I have a 1972 Gibson 36 with twin Chrysler 225 slant six's. The previous owner installed some crap carter carbs that have been rigged beyond usefullness. I had some fuel problems eary on, but have since replaced entire fuel system. These carbs have been cleaned on 4 seperate occasions and each has been rebuilt twice. I have had enough. Am I stuck trying to find a pair of the original Carter carbs (Model #BBS3364S or BBD3390S), or is there a modern day substitution? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 07/28/2009 10:45:13 AM
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i HAVE TWIN 350 V-8'S AND OUR MECHANIC GOT NEW CARBS AT O'REILLEY AUTO PARTS.  ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS BOLT THEM ON AND ADJUST THE IDLE.  IT ENDED ALL OF STALLING AND DYING AT LOW SPEED PROBLEMS FOR ME
 07/28/2009 12:01:35 PM
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Wow. Could it be that simple? I will check with O'Rileys this afternoon.
 07/28/2009 12:29:06 PM
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Seemed simple to me....our boat ran great at high speed but when you throttled back the engines would die and sometimes they were then very hard to start.Good luck!!!
 08/10/2009 01:03:55 PM
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Make sure you get Marine carburetors. There's a difference.
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