manafolds and carbs

mr elevman · Post by **mr elevman** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:04 pm

are thair diffrent manafolds aval for a 318s so you can use a rochester or holly carb

Mac32 · Post by **Mac32** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:12 pm

Boy that would be nice to be able to use after market automobile aluminum manifolds for the 318.

i am interested if anyone has tried also........

sportfishermanssvc · Post by **sportfishermanssvc** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:35 pm

not sure what intake is on it, but the replacement 318 I just picked up for my boat has a rochester on it right now.

Mac32 · Post by **Mac32** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:58 pm

mine has fuel sucking Carter mechanical secondary 4bbl on them, although I was able to find new floats that matched up with some model 1967 dodge.... go figure marine industry a few years behind,,huh go figure.

Any way I looked at replacing them and possibly using an -A-daptor kit by Mr.Gasket. Here is the link although I dont know if it is the right one.

http://www.mr-gasket.com/ProductDetails ... election=0

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:06 am

My friend has a 32 Marienette with Chrysler 318's and Quadrajets on it.
Carb leveling adapters, original cast manifold though...runs really good.

mr elevman · Post by **mr elevman** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:05 pm

i sent the 1,00,000 question to mr gasket will that adapter allow us to put a rochester in place of ower carters when i get a responce ill post up

jimini · Post by **jimini** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:13 pm

not real happy with Quadrajets... did you ever unscrew the top and pull it up? all those needles hanging! I would rather have a Carter anytime! Of course I grow up in a Chrysler garage while a teenager to my late twenties

Mac32 · Post by **Mac32** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:54 am

I think they made the Quadrajets as a form of acupuncture for the seventies GM v8's, or maybe they saw the new honda motorcycle coming to market with the reliable mikuni mainjet needle setup and figured if one was good on that little thing then "10" needles must be better for our caddie??????

Ok Ill stop now, ,,,,Actually I dont know alot about them, I was a hard core Holly hotrod head in high school, but this good old Carter on my 318s seem to be ok, big n rich performance when cold.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:38 am

I love quadrajets.

I own an automotive repair shop and have been overhauling these carbs for 30 years...

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:12 pm

Or maybe that you love them because they perform well, are reliable, etc.?

Yes, they can run reliably without doubt... and can perform well.

The point I'm trying to make is that folks who aren't cozy with them can be intimidated by them. Since I grew up with them in family cars and have worked on them for many years, I feel comfortable repairing and adjusting them.

mr elevman · Post by **mr elevman** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:50 pm

ive had many chevys and ive never had a prob with a q jet hollys ive had leakage warped jets and flooding my 59 jeep has a rotchester 2 barrel rebuilt that in 45 minn set it and havent had to touch it since so for me i would like to stay with what i know

jimini · Post by **jimini** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:57 pm

I learned to never take a life long river cruiser to the Great Lakes and not expect some fuel problems! First time I ever saw a Quadajet perking gas from all outlets.....lol (twice!) Yea I know it wasn't the carbs fault that I didn't install big enough fuel filters....

mr elevman · Post by **mr elevman** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:00 pm

i got a reply from mr gasket yes the adapter plate will allow diffrent carbs to be installed on chrysler motors