Cobra/Carter 2x4 question

6F09KANADA_old · June 7, 2011 at 6:24 PM

Hello everyone, kind of a tough question here for the K code gurus but there is no better place to ask it!

I recently purchased an original Cobra 2 X 4 intake manifold with it's 2 Carter AFB's numbered 3258S and 3259S. I believe that they were originally listed under part number C4OZ-6BO68-E. It has the Stellings and Hellings air filters too. They were for the Kars built before June of 1966, which my Kar was. At any rate I was wondering a couple of things;

1. Is my manual choke cable supposed to hook back up to these things to be 'correct?'

2. The carbs are both stamped 3J3...does that indicate a 1963-October-03 build date?

Thank you in advance, Rob B.

6R07K · June 7, 2011 at 6:46 PM

Sorry to butt in Rob, but was wondering if that setup fits comfortably under the standard bonet(Guess I should say hood)?

Edited by - bmsa66 on 06/09/2011 00:21:58

6F09KANADA_old · June 8, 2011 at 11:45 AM

From all of my internet studying I think that it does fit under the hood. Right now its on my desk waiting to be installed. Seems pretty rare though, tough to find any info about the set up.

duckdog1958_old · June 8, 2011 at 2:26 PM

You might try speaking with the folks at Carls Ford Parts. They are probably your best starting point.

jwc66k · June 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

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1. Is my manual choke cable supposed to hook back up to these things to be 'correct?'

2. The carbs are both stamped 3J3...does that indicate a 1963-October-03 build date?

Thank you in advance, Rob B.

1. "Correct" applies to what came on the car from the assembly line. Dual quads were a dealer/speed shop change, not factory equipped, so what ever turns your fancy (and works) is "correct".

2. Yes.

Back to your original question; in all the pictures I've looked at (ya got my curosity up on this), Ford Car Parts, the HP Mustang book, two (or more) carbs were shown to have a thermostatic choke. I did not find any info, drawings or pictures on pre 1965 Ford mutiple carburetors. Brant (club 33) at Virginia Mustang was looking for linkage info on tri-power (I believe) so he may have more to add.

Jim

Ben. You in the wine business "down under"?

J

Edited by - jwc66k on 06/08/2011 23:14:38

6R07K · June 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM

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jwc66k · June 9, 2011 at 10:32 AM

I ran into (pun not intended) a Mustang owner named Ben from NSW on another forum. He maintained wine making equipment and did some work for the producers of Yellow Tail wines (sold in the Northern California area). Just wondered if you and him were one in the same.

Jim

6R07K · June 9, 2011 at 6:57 PM

No I'm on the opposite side of the country.

HiPoHerb_old · June 22, 2011 at 11:14 PM

Hello I have the kit you are referring to on my K. Email me at GordyMustang1@aol and I can send you pics. Its an awesome looking unit and does enjoy gasoline!

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