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

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

Quote:

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

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...

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: 384 Likes: 101 Liked 419 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Carter AFB no you have to find originals

05-20-2009, 07:49 AM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 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	#5
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 239 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	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,417 Likes: 522 Liked 331 Times in 179 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

05-18-2009, 06:08 PM	#7
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 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...