Carter WCD 2bbl carb.
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Topic: Carter WCD 2bbl carb.
Posted By: Mr_AMC
Subject: Carter WCD 2bbl carb.
Date Posted: Sep/10/2019 at 1:54pm
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Does anyone know the correct name for the piece that clamps on top of the carburetor, that allows you to attach the air cleaner?? I do not have it, and without the correct name, I am having trouble finding one.. I have the Carter WCD carb, and the intake plate for the 195.6, and an air cleaner.. But need the piece for the top of the carb before I can use it.. Thanks Jeff
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Posted By: rocklandrambler
Date Posted: Sep/10/2019 at 4:35pm
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I believe it's called the air cleaner bail. Not easy to find. ------------- Past AMC's 1974 Hornet X (new) 1975 Gremlin X (new) 1964 Classic 660 Cross Country 1965 American 440-H |
Posted By: tomj
Date Posted: Sep/10/2019 at 9:15pm
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what year requires the bail? i had a WCD on a 1963 American, the air cleaner assembly (paper filter type) sat on top of the carb. you might more easily find one of those. ------------- 1960 Rambler Super two-door wagon, OHV auto 1961 Roadster American, 195.6 OHV, T5 http://www.ramblerLore.com |
Posted By: 6768rogues
Date Posted: Sep/10/2019 at 11:03pm
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My 67 has a bail, it is a piece of wire that wraps around a stud. That stud goes through the air cleaner lid and holds the air cleaner on. ------------- Content intended for mature audiences. If you experience nausea or diarrhea, stop reading and seek medical attention. Located usually near Rochester, NY and sometimes central FL. |
Posted By: Mr_AMC
Date Posted: Sep/11/2019 at 7:46am
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Not sure of the exact year. I have all of the parts to but this 2barrel Carter carb on my 65 195.6 engine, EXCEPT for the Bail.. I will have to do a search using that term, instead of "adaptor" and see what I can find.. Thanks
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Posted By: Mr_AMC
Date Posted: Sep/11/2019 at 7:49am
| the top pf my Carb has NOTHING to attach an air cleaner to.. it is the paper element type, but there is NO bolt to put a wing nut on, and nothing to hold a bolt in place, just the open 2 5/8 carburetor opening |
Posted By: Mr_AMC
Date Posted: Sep/11/2019 at 7:59am
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Posted By: pacerman
Date Posted: Sep/11/2019 at 2:11pm
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Larry, I will check through my parts but one place you could also check is antique (1950s) Buick sites. Buicks used that carb in on version or another on the straight eights for many many years. Joe ------------- Happiness is making something out of nothing. |
Posted By: 6768rogues
Date Posted: Sep/11/2019 at 2:21pm
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Had pic, can’t get it to post. ------------- Content intended for mature audiences. If you experience nausea or diarrhea, stop reading and seek medical attention. Located usually near Rochester, NY and sometimes central FL. |
Posted By: rocklandrambler
Date Posted: Sep/12/2019 at 4:33am
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I just found an air cleaner bail as described by 6768rogues. To mount it will require drilling two holes in the air horn. Do you have the correct air cleaner base for the WCD? It would have an indentation to fit over the metering rods cover. Also when mounting the plate on the engine remember the inner row of bolts are actually head bolts and will require proper torquing. Please PM me your mailing address and I'll send you the bail for free.
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Posted By: Mr_AMC
Date Posted: Sep/12/2019 at 10:55am
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I THINK I have the correct air cleaner base.. It is at home, so I will have to look.. Thanks for the information and the offer.. I will let you know assuming that I have the correct air cleaner base.. Thank you...
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Posted By: Mr_AMC
Date Posted: Sep/12/2019 at 12:25pm
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I am going to put this on my 65 American 440H, IF I do have the correct air cleaner.... I have not yet re-torqued the head bolts in the past 5000 miles.., so it will be a good time to do both
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Posted By: Heavy 488
Date Posted: Sep/12/2019 at 3:49pm
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Looks llike the style that used a sort of V band clamp around the neck of the carb and filter base. Long screw and a wingnut out the side. https://www.just8ns.com/311511-Years-1958-62-Air-Cleaner-Oil-Cup-Clamp?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuPeUz5TM5AIVTb7ACh1_IAeJEAQYBiABEgJeoPD_BwE" rel="nofollow - https://www.just8ns.com/311511-Years-1958-62-Air-Cleaner-Oil-Cup-Clamp?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuPeUz5TM5AIVTb7ACh1_IAeJEAQYBiABEgJeoPD_BwE
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Posted By: Mr_AMC
Date Posted: Sep/13/2019 at 10:10am
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Cool.. Thanks for the info..
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Posted By: Heavy 488
Date Posted: Sep/13/2019 at 10:12am
| Just to avoid misinterpretation, I'm not saying its the correct part shown but I believe it's the correct style for that carb neck |
Posted By: Mr_AMC
Date Posted: Sep/14/2019 at 2:29pm
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yes.. I understand.. Sometimes you have to find WHAT WILL WORK..
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Posted By: First_Gear
Date Posted: Sep/16/2019 at 11:55am
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http://www.championcarburetor.com/3286-carburetor-air-cleaner-bracket-call-for-fitment-questions-1v-p-10723.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.championcarburetor.com/3286-carburetor-air-cleaner-bracket-call-for-fitment-questions-1v-p-10723.html
sadly this is for a 1v but this is the style clamp you need. I'm sure there is a 2v out there someplace.
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Posted By: farna
Date Posted: Sep/17/2019 at 7:32am
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Maybe not. Some of the early air cleaners had a clamp on base made onto them instead of a bail. I've seen that most often on old 50s oil bath air cleaners. Don't know what AMC did on early (pre 63) WCDs. Wouldn't hurt to drill the lip of the air horn for a later model bail though. Won't affect carb operation, and it can always be removed it the original type is desired later.
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