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Originally Posted by Rigley
Which Carter 4 bbl is the best match for a stick 53 flat head ?
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Hello Rigley,
I agree that the Carter WCFB's are a little more exspensive, not to mention, not the easiest to work on. Some 1956 Mercury's did come with them also, and were set up with a spark valve and designed for the loadomatic distributor advance system. Not sure what distributor you will be using on you're flathead.
I'm partial to the teapots, because I know them well and have worked on them for a long time. I'm currently restoring one for a 1953 Lincoln. The first and only year for mechanical secondaries on a teapot.
Teapots are designed for auto chokes, and since the chokes were mounted to the intake manifold, it may make it difficult to have an auto or manual choke unless you have an aftermarket manifold with a spot to mount one.
If you are interested in the carb I have I would need $350 for it. Fully guaranteed. I'll attach some pictures of one I did and sold earlier this year.
The one I am finishing now will appear the same as the pictures.
Also in 1956, the teapots had a carb mounted auto choke. These are on EBAY regularly, and could rebuild or restore for you also.
Sal Cicala (586) 612-1650