i can decode some numbers on the carb and it will tell me what cfm it is right? if so can you tell me where i can decode the numbers.

 

http://www.carburetion.com/carbinf.htm

Links to "Carb identification" and "Look up numbers".

 

i forgot to mention its a edelbrock

 

what numbers are on the carb?

 

i dont know were to look

 

looking at the front of the carb where it bolts to the intake on the left side where the bolt goes thru you will see some numbers stamped on the front of this peice those should be what you are looking for

 

the #'s read 1400 04 08 so what does that mean?

 

here ya go this is what it says it is

600 cfm Carburetors
Street Legal, Electric Choke
50-state street legal for all 1980 and earlier General Motors V8s (E.O. #D-215-10). Calibrated for maximum fuel economy. Includes timed vacuum ports, EGR and fuel vapor outlet. Not for computer- controlled engines. Comes with the following jets, rods and springs: Metering Jets – Primary .098, Secondary .095; Metering Rods – .073 x .047; Step-Up Spring – orange (5" Hg). Includes carb studs and hardware.

* 600 cfm, square-flange, electric choke, EGR ....#1400

got it here
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/carb_square.html

 

thanks for the help

 

no problem

 

Vital little tidbit of information...

 

why yes it is when you consider the number of different carb manufacturers out there ....