Posts by Frequent Driver

I have a question - on an M booster for a 1965 K code how many holes do the tubes have? I have heard 5 holes in each tube. Is this correct? My booster seems to an M and a 3 stamped on the bottom .

Also curious to learn the significance of this number 21 cast into the head of May 1995 Dearborn car. Thanks Steve

Thank for responding and answering my question. My car is a Dearborn build.

I made a seemingly interesting discovery. I had my motor pulled for a fresh up after 25 years of driving and learned the engine stamped assembly date is 5/12/65 The vin# is stamped on the block also. My car data plate has a build date 5/11/65. The block cast number is C5AE-6015E w/ a date of 5E7 I suppose this anomaly between the engine assembly number and the data plate was common in 1965?

Thanks, Steve

Fred,

I think the ultimate answer is to purchase a replacement. My carb has an Autolite tag C50FJ A5CA. Is this something in your stock? If so what is the best way to discuss a purchase?

Thanks Steve

Thanks for your response. Good to know about the tape. Yes it is the original carb

I returned my stock ford autolite carb to my engine after running a Holley while waiting for the stock carb to rebuilt. When I installed the ford carb the fuel line was leaking at the fuel inlet despite Teflon tape so I decided to tighten it with my line wrench. I must have overdone it because the the carb fuel line inlet feels like it is stripped. I can buy the appropriate tap and redo the treads or do I have shop for a new carb? Or any other solution available?

Thanks

Steve

I am happy to find everyone again. I was a member on the previous site… 1965 K-code convertible Rangoon red standard black interior not a GT. Completely restored by Kevin Roberts at KAR (now closed ) in Columbus OH about 20 years ago. Plenty of miles since then by me and my boys. I’m in the registry … 724102. Car was in Chicago now at our place in northern Michigan, happier there.

Steve