63 Carburetor Model Numbers

[Michael.Rogers]

I recently inherited a 63 with a 401.  I'm trying to decide whether to send  send off the carb to be rebuilt or purchase a rebuilt carb.  It currently has the Rochester but i wouldn't be apposed to switching to the Carter since it is easier to find.  Does anyone know the exact models of the carbs in 63?

 

Thanks

Michael

[RivNut]

1963

6

198

Special A/T

Rochester

2-GC

7023048

1114

1963

6

198

Special S/T

Rochester

2-GC

7023049

1114

1963

8

215

Special S/T

Rochester

4-GC

7023045

1100

1963

8

215

Special A/T

Rochester

2-GC

7023142

1109

1963

8

215

Special A/T

Rochester

2-GC

7023046

1107

1963

8

215

Special S/T

Rochester

2-GC

7023047

1108

1963

8

215

Special A/T

Rochester

4-GC

7023044

1103

1963

8

401

4600,4700 S/T

Carter

AFB

3579

859

1963

8

401

4600,4700

Carter

AFB

3578

859

1963

8

401

4400-4800

Carter

AFB

3503

859

1963

8

401

LeSabre

Rochester

2-GC

7023042

1112

1963

8

401

LeSabre

Rochester

2-GC

7023041

1111

1963

8

401

Rochester

4-GC

7023040

1102

1963

8

401

Rochester

4-GC

7023143

1144

1963

8

401

LeSabre

Rochester

2-GC

7023043

1113

1963

8

401

A/T

Rochester

2-GC

7023145

2430

1963

8

401

A/T With A/C

Rochester

2-GC

7023146

2430

 

Because of the unique lever operated kick down on cars equipped with a Dynaflow transmission, you're much better off with an original carburetor just because of the kick down lever and linkage on the carburetor.  Carter AFB 3578.  

 

Nothing wrong with the Rochester if it's good and rebuildable.

 

Ed

Edited October 6, 2017 by RivNut (see edit history)

[Michael.Rogers]

Thanks.. 

 

Do you have any recommendations on shops to do the rebuild?  I don't think there is anyone locally in Cincinnati that does them.

Thanks

Michael