After getting the exhaust all done I was having drive-ability issues. Idle was too high and needed to be high to keep from stalling. Found out the the gasket I used from the carb to manifold was creating a huge vacuum leak. Spoke with Tom Langdon and Larry from Florida and found that the Weber 32/36 gasket fixed the vacuum leak. Found another small leak at the intake to block contact points and resurfaced the intake.

Seems to have fixed the problem of air/fuel ratio. I really don't like the water/heat plate Tom sold me for the bottom of the intake and am rethinking welding a snaked tube to the bottom of the intake to heat it and keep the coolant in a closed system.

I also picked up an offy 5416 for future upgrades. If I choose to use it, I will contemplate running a 4bbl carb. First things first... get this car back on the road!

Research here has really paid off.


Joey #6098 - Bay Area Chapter
1964 Chevelle - 4 Door - I6 230 - Weber 32/36 & Cast Iron Header