IF I was going to purchase a carburetor, I would get this (or similar): Premium Carburetor Type Carter BBD High Top For DODGE 273 318 5.2L V8 1972-1985 | eBay
This is the new Chinese knock-off I was talking about. I have purchased two and been happy with both – BUT, before installing, you do need to take it apart and make sure all of the settings are correct (Float height, choke plate settings and so forth). It is not too difficult to do. They seam to be well made (to China standards) but the adjustable settings (which is what makes or breaks ANY carburetor rebuild) is where they are lax at (to non-existent).
If you have access to a FSM (Factory Service Manual), it can be done with a few hand tools and a decent drill bit set, in about 30ish minutes.
To be honest, I would adjust ANY carburetor (new, rebuilt, reman or used) before installing it, for those (what appears to be) minor adjustments DO make a huge difference.
If you want to pay for the extra freight, have it sent to me. I will get it exactly into adjustment and ship it back to you. One nice thing about a new or rebuilt carburetor – is there is no odor. (My wife makes me sleep outside when I get carburetor cleaner on me . . .)
If you find a possible new unit, let me see the ad before purchasing - just to make sure you are getting the correct one.
BudW
This is the new Chinese knock-off I was talking about. I have purchased two and been happy with both – BUT, before installing, you do need to take it apart and make sure all of the settings are correct (Float height, choke plate settings and so forth). It is not too difficult to do. They seam to be well made (to China standards) but the adjustable settings (which is what makes or breaks ANY carburetor rebuild) is where they are lax at (to non-existent).
If you have access to a FSM (Factory Service Manual), it can be done with a few hand tools and a decent drill bit set, in about 30ish minutes.
To be honest, I would adjust ANY carburetor (new, rebuilt, reman or used) before installing it, for those (what appears to be) minor adjustments DO make a huge difference.
If you want to pay for the extra freight, have it sent to me. I will get it exactly into adjustment and ship it back to you. One nice thing about a new or rebuilt carburetor – is there is no odor. (My wife makes me sleep outside when I get carburetor cleaner on me . . .)
If you find a possible new unit, let me see the ad before purchasing - just to make sure you are getting the correct one.
BudW