Wanted carter afb metering rods

[rocketman]

Looking for 4 16-124 afb metering rods for 3361-2 carb setup. I'm putting together a 409 for my 62 Belair Sport Coupe to run in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Races here in Michigan. Or does anyone know if someone can machine a set? Thank Dave

[models916]

16-124 (.069 X .0635) AFB must be a usable Edlebrock.

[Ronnie Russell]

rocketman, The .063x.069 rods are correct for stock 3361 or 3362 Carter. I'm going from memory here, but I think that is correct. I have some .071x.058 rods you are welcome to. A hair leaner on cruise mode , a little richer on high speed mode. ( Using the .101 std jet ) The real gain would be made by increasing the small .0635 secondary jet to a .074 to .077 jet. Probably got them too it you need them.

[rocketman]

Thanks guys, the 3361-2 carbs I have have 16-126 rods .068 x .055. So it looks like if your dia. is +- say .003 its not super critical is that correct? I've never messed with afbs and metering rods. Thanks Ronnie I'll get with you if I can use jets or rods. I guess I'll start with what the 348-409 chevy musclecar & hi-po engines book said the guys in the day used drag racing, 16-124 or close, .104 primary, .074 secondary and go from there. Dave

[Ronnie Russell]

rocketman, If you use .104 jets, the .055 rod is way too rich. The suggestion you are reading is a way to richen up primaries one step. .104 jet with a .063 rod, ( stock rod ) By using a .104 jet and a .055 rod , you will be very rich, too rich, at least in my opinion. You would be much better off by using a .101 jet and the .055 rod. I would guess this to be two stages rich. .003 is a lot when talking about metering rods. I would suggest the .101 jets with .071x.058 rods.

[bobs409]

There is a strip kit available with all kinds of rods and jets. I think it was made by carter or edelbrock or ? Can't remember. :scratch Cost about $45 or so. I saw them in Summit's catalog a while back.

Bob

[rocketman]

Thanks guys just what I need to know, cause I don't know a thing about AFB jetting and metering rods. Thanks again for sharing your experience. Dave