Edelbrock 1406 AFB question
 

I have a newer Edelbrock 1406 carb on a street car. I had it apart chasing a stumble, and no accelerator pump squirt. Under the acc. pump nozzle is a little brass looking needle (flat on each end though) with a ball under it. The Edelbrock carb book shows in multiple illustrations of a small spring under there also. Can someone tell me what is suppose to be there? Spring, ball, needle, and in what order??? thanks

Re: Edelbrock 1406 AFB question
 

Brass weight and ball sounds right , check accel pump or passage

Re: Edelbrock 1406 AFB question
 

Ball on bottom, weight on top....no spring necessary.:D
Rgds,
HB2:)
Dissident

Re: Edelbrock 1406 AFB question
 

Thanks for the feedback. I found another 1406 that looked to be never taken apart and it had the ball with the little check on top. But in the SA Design Carter/ Edelbrock carb book, it shows in numerous images of them dropping in the spring with the ball on top. Crazy.

Re: Edelbrock 1406 AFB question
 

RE: Confusion over 1406 parts....Not Crazy at all:rolleyes:

Having had some experience with editors/publishers on this kind of problem, the human side of the equation is the most difficult to balance.....:D Always best to consult manufacturer's instructions / manuals.

Edelbrock Owner's Manual for Performer Series (includes the 1406): Page 8 and page 33......clearly show ball on bottom, weight on top, no spring. Experience absolutely backs up this order of parts as well.:cool:

Regards to All that like this kind of stuff,
HB2:)
Dissident

Re: Edelbrock 1406 AFB question
 

Lynn, I have had them with and without little spring,just ball and check valve, works fine