Carter AFB

House of Darts · 05-14-2009, 04:12 PM

Is there a replacement carb for the Carter AFB 3854S? Thanks

Paul Wong · 05-18-2009, 02:49 PM

no you have to find originals

Tom keedle · 05-18-2009, 06:08 PM

maybe.
at least nhra lists a couple for my rambler.
and if it's LIKE my rambler, rotsa ruck!
i found a builder on ebay, cost me a 100 bucks and i STILL have to go thru it...

Dwight Southerland · 05-20-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Wong

no you have to find originals

Actually, theat's not totally true. You have to have a model that is the same type (Carter AFB and derivatives) and the same measurements (1.437 x 1.562 throttles, 1.062 x 1.250 venturis). It does not have to be the exact model number. There were lots of AFBs built during that time period with those dimensions, but I do not know any modern replacement. As always, be sure to ask your divisional director about your choice before spending a bunch of money on it.

Chris1529 · 05-20-2009, 07:49 AM

what type of combo is the AFB for?

Bob Pagano · 05-20-2009, 12:04 PM

Mopar 273 if I remember the number, I am trying to remember its size (cfm) that would help him find a replacement.

FED 387 · 05-20-2009, 01:19 PM

not sure but isnt 3853s the same carb ---only dif is one is for auto and the other manual trans---comp 387

Paul Wong · 05-20-2009, 01:48 PM

Sorry I was not that clear. There are 9 carbs that have the appropriate measurments, but they are all originals. I tried to get a replacement approved with no success. Your appoved Carter numbers are as follows.
3853, 3854,4119, 4120, 4122, 4294, 4295, 4304, 4305. Good luck because they are usually in poor shape. The carb works fine for 273 cubic inches.

Dwight Southerland · 05-20-2009, 06:43 PM

There are some other numbers from the 1960-62 years that are the same size, but I doubt if you could find them in any better condition than the later years when that size carb was used on the 273s.

Floyd Gomez · 05-20-2009, 09:18 PM

Classic cars and parts in Fountain Inn SC. I have been to their yard and they have tons of old carbs and other original parts in boxes along with some pretty decent rollers and part cars. Hope this helps. They also have some new parts from the 60's and 70's still in the boxes!
Classic Cars of Sc
www.classiccarsofsc.com

2424 S Frontage Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 963-8917

05-14-2009, 04:12 PM	#1
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Carter AFB Is there a replacement carb for the Carter AFB 3854S? Thanks Last edited by House of Darts; 05-14-2009 at 04:20 PM.

05-18-2009, 02:49 PM	#2
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 367 Likes: 94 Liked 379 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Carter AFB no you have to find originals

05-18-2009, 06:08 PM	#3
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Carter AFB maybe. at least nhra lists a couple for my rambler. and if it's LIKE my rambler, rotsa ruck! i found a builder on ebay, cost me a 100 bucks and i STILL have to go thru it...

05-20-2009, 07:49 AM	#5
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Carter AFB what type of combo is the AFB for? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

05-20-2009, 12:04 PM	#6
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 212 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Carter AFB Mopar 273 if I remember the number, I am trying to remember its size (cfm) that would help him find a replacement. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

05-20-2009, 01:19 PM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,355 Likes: 339 Liked 282 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Carter AFB not sure but isnt 3853s the same carb ---only dif is one is for auto and the other manual trans---comp 387

05-20-2009, 01:48 PM	#8
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 367 Likes: 94 Liked 379 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Carter AFB Sorry I was not that clear. There are 9 carbs that have the appropriate measurments, but they are all originals. I tried to get a replacement approved with no success. Your appoved Carter numbers are as follows. 3853, 3854,4119, 4120, 4122, 4294, 4295, 4304, 4305. Good luck because they are usually in poor shape. The carb works fine for 273 cubic inches.

05-20-2009, 06:43 PM	#9
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,982 Likes: 54 Liked 726 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Carter AFB There are some other numbers from the 1960-62 years that are the same size, but I doubt if you could find them in any better condition than the later years when that size carb was used on the 273s.

05-20-2009, 09:18 PM	#10
Floyd Gomez Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 275 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Carter AFB Classic cars and parts in Fountain Inn SC. I have been to their yard and they have tons of old carbs and other original parts in boxes along with some pretty decent rollers and part cars. Hope this helps. They also have some new parts from the 60's and 70's still in the boxes! Classic Cars of Sc www.classiccarsofsc.com 2424 S Frontage Rd Gray Court, SC 29645 (864) 963-8917 Last edited by Floyd Gomez; 05-20-2009 at 09:21 PM.