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Old 06-23-2025, 10:47 AM   #1
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Default Carburetor for 56 Sunliner with 312

What would be the best carb for my 312
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Old 06-23-2025, 03:12 PM   #2
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Does it still have the original '56 Holley 4000 'teapot' carburetor, single or dual canister Loadomatic distributor and an ECZ-A intake manifold? . Example photos below.
Knowing your answers, your intended goal (and ballpark budget) will give direction to responses.

The answer can be a short story, a long story... or a longer story.

If it's original under the hood, the short story is to have the '56 Holley rebuilt, or one just like it if it's too far gone.

Names & numbers for two well recommended carburetor rebuilders. They both are very familiar with the Holley 4000 teapot carburetors. Sal Cicala is a forum member here, a good guy and will appreciate your business.
Sal Cicala, (586) 612-1650
or David Arey, 610 703 2014
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Old 06-23-2025, 03:46 PM   #3
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Default Re: Carburetor for 56 Sunliner with 312

Check out that vacuum advance, and those springs!
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Old 06-23-2025, 04:58 PM   #4
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Does it still have the original '56 Holley 4000 'teapot' carburetor, single or dual canister Loadomatic distributor and an ECZ-A intake manifold? . Example photos below.
Knowing your answers, your intended goal (and ballpark budget) will give direction to responses.

The answer can be a short story, a long story... or a longer story.

If it's original under the hood, the short story is to have the '56 Holley rebuilt, or one just like it if it's too far gone.

Names & numbers for two well recommended carburetor rebuilders. They both are very familiar with the Holley 4000 teapot carburetors. Sal Cicala is a forum member here.
Sal Cicala, (586) 612-1650
or David Arey, 610 703 2014
.

Thank you dmsfrr,

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