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Misinformation after 50 yrs

Started by 59califun, January 04, 2010, 01:09:39 AM

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59califun

After sorting out windshields I'm attacking carburetors now  :)
Why are Caddy specs for '59-60 showing "2bbl carb"? Including this site's "Specs by year". Some others show "Carter AFB 2bbl" ( AFB= Aluminum FOUR Barrel  ??? ). If it were truth that would be a hell of a two barrel feeding 325 Horses :)
The original sales material shows correctly: " Carburetor: Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2814S "
- My guess is Cadillac owners don't care much about nuts & bolts, they want smooth ride and leave technical stuff to the gear heads!
Topi Hynynen, North Hollywood, California
WANTED: 1959 Cpe

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96

Sounds like there are some mistakes in print.  But... there was a 3X2 barrell  carb standard on Eldo optional on other cars. Also, on any  standard FOUR barrell, you're running on 2 barrells unless you open up the secondaries. You're correct on what AFB means.
HTH, Bob
1968 Eldorado slick top ,white/red interior
2015 Holden Ute HSV Maloo red/black interior.
             
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