What is a Wcfb carburetor?

WCFB. The WCFB was Carter’s first attempt at a four-barrel carburetor. It was introduced in 1952. A total of 222 different WCFB models were made in the years 1952 through 1967. The WCFB was discontinued after the 1967 model year.

What is the CFM on a Carter WCFB?

From 1962 through 1965, only lower-horsepower Corvettes would use the WCFB. The cfm of the Carter WCFB four-barrel carburetor is approximately 400.

How do I tell what carburetor my Carter is?

The Carter AFB carburetors are roll stamped with an identification marking at the right front base of the carburetor’s mounting ear. The top line of the roll stamp identification has the carburetor identification number.

Do they still make Carter carburetors?

Carter Carburetor Company in St. Louis, Missouri, was established in 1909, and ceased operation in 1985. It was founded by William Carter, who started experimenting with automotive carburetors while running a successful bicycle shop.

What does Carter AFB stand for?

aluminum four barrel
In 1957, Carter started marketing the AFB series carburetor, and it quickly became a widely accepted standard for the automotive industry from the late Fifties into the late Sixties. AFB stands for “aluminum four barrel” and this carburetor was used as original equipment on many OE performance engine options.

What size is a Carter AFB carburetor?

The first design AFB carburetors have a 4.5-inch diameter air cleaner base; a design used until 1961. The cfm (cubic feet per minute) of this carburetor is 500. The second design of the AFB carburetor was larger overall than the first. The air horn is more pronounced and extends down the side of the carburetor itself.

Did Edelbrock buy Carter carburetors?

Founded by William Carter in 1909, Carter built the St. Louis factory in 1915. William Carter only helmed the company for 13 years before American Car and Factory bought the company, and continued to run it as a standalone company until 1985. Carter models are still produced today by Weber and Edelbrock.

Who bought out Carter carburetors?

American Car and Factory
William Carter only helmed the company for 13 years before American Car and Factory bought the company, and continued to run it as a standalone company until 1985. Carter models are still produced today by Weber and Edelbrock.

What does AFB stand for in carburetor?

AFB stands for “aluminum four barrel” and this carburetor was used as original equipment on many OE performance engine options. In most cases, all of the dual-quad or triple-quad carburetor configurations that were factory installed from the late Fifties to early Seventies were Carter AFB carburetors.

What is the CFM of a Carter AFB?

The cfm of the Carter WCFB four-barrel carburetor is approximately 400. The Carter WCFB carburetors have a square-ish body with a rectangular air horn that protrudes above the air cleaner flange.