Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency

Posted By: az426john

Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/24/12 11:06 PM

Does anyone know of a Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivalency chart that shows 16-XXX 2 step rod is .065 X 0.52 for old factory carbs? I am specifically looking for 16-403 and 16-405.

Posted By: lewtot184

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/24/12 11:50 PM

the only info i know of that might come close is the edelbrock metering rod chart. they give rod numbers with rod sizes.

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/25/12 12:49 AM

call the carburetor shop in Eldon Missouri 1-573-392-7378

Posted By: Cudajon

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/25/12 01:07 AM

The .0650 X .0520 is 16-485 I don't see the other numbers in my book.

Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/25/12 01:18 AM

Do you know the carb number for that rod ?I have all the Carter Svc/parts/tech information from 1955 through 1974,

16-403 and 16-405 are three step rods,if you can't read it PM me !!

Attached picture 7306468-Picture.jpg

Posted By: az426john

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/25/12 12:53 PM

It's for a 66 273 4 barrel, 4 speed car, but the only book I have is for a 67 so I was using carb humber 4294S. We are trying to lean it out a little at idle. I will PM you.

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/25/12 03:21 PM

Quote:

We are trying to lean it out a little at idle.

wouldn't you want to be working on the idle circuit rather than the "cruise" step of the rods

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/25/12 04:58 PM

Quote:

Quote:

We are trying to lean it out a little at idle.

wouldn't you want to be working on the idle circuit rather than the "cruise" step of the rods

At idle the metering rods and jets are not coming into play unless the throttle butterflies are open to far ...

Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/25/12 05:14 PM

also John, if this is your early build Valiant being discussed keep in mond that the carb and intake setup you have is oddball having a manifold with no provisions for a choke apparatus. You might have a different issue unrelated to jetting or rods.

Posted By: az426john

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 07/28/12 05:14 PM

Many thanks to all that responded with excellent results.

John

Posted By: CdnValiant

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 09/12/13 11:51 PM

Quote:

Do you know the carb number for that rod ?I have all the Carter Svc/parts/tech information from 1955 through 1974,

16-403 and 16-405 are three step rods,if you can't read it PM me !!

62maxwgn...you have a pm.

Posted By: BSB67

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 09/13/13 01:18 AM

Quote:

Do you know the carb number for that rod ?I have all the Carter Svc/parts/tech information from 1955 through 1974,

16-403 and 16-405 are three step rods,if you can't read it PM me !!

Is it me, or do they have some numbers flipped around on that chart for the 403 and 405?

Posted By: CdnValiant

Re: Carter AFB Metering Rod number to decimal equivelency - 09/13/13 01:40 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Do you know the carb number for that rod ?I have all the Carter Svc/parts/tech information from 1955 through 1974,

16-403 and 16-405 are three step rods,if you can't read it PM me !!

Is it me, or do they have some numbers flipped around on that chart for the 403 and 405?

It's not you...I noticed that too. I've messaged 62maxwgn about it, but haven't rec'd a response yet.