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I have a 1960 348 with a Carter WCFB. Does anyone know what the approximate (or initial) idle mixture setting should be? All vacuum ports are plugged. Only the vacuum for the distributor is hooked up. How many turns out should I start with? Thanks!

Thanks a lot! I'll try the speedo cable and drill.

Does anyone have a trick for making sure the oil drain back passages in the heads of a 348 are clear? I see the passage way is more/less a 90 degree intersection of two drilled holes. Is there an easy way to verify this is open?

That's the thing. Ebay is cracking down on offers for "off Ebay" sales. I don't want to get him in trouble. Ebay has given me warnings in the past.

That's the guy. If anyone has his email address or phone number, please send it my way!

Does anyone have contact info for the guy that is selling a lot of 348 and 409 parts in Moline, IL? I would like to contact him directly about 348 tri-power carburetors. I think his name could be Gary. Any chance he is on here? Or someone on here knows him? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks for all the info! These data sheets are exactly what I was looking for. I also got a hold of Jon in Eldon, Missouri. He said a lot of people are running .059 in all three carbs. I will probably start with 60's in all three as a baseline.

I am restoring a 1958 348 tri power setup. Does anyone know what the stock jet sizes are for these three carbs? I was able to find the jet sizes for 59 to 61 tri power in my shop manual, but the sizes for 1958 were not listed and the carbs (more specifically the venturis) are different for...