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Would this cause an issue with carb / motor not having a smooth idle?

I’m think old school, but if I cover the top of the carb the car should start to putter but when try that the idle increases? Vacuum link?

What is the correct carb manifold gasket to be used on a 440 manual 4spd?

No, it’s the original cam out of factory.

Thank you

Would you happen to have a webpage where I can the plate up from?

It’s the stock distributor. The car is all original with the exception of the Edelbrock.

8-10 before TDC.

Yeah, had a senior moment ‍♂️. It’s a Edelbrock 750 CFM. Thanks for catching that.

https://www.edelbrock.com/marine-series-750-cfm-carburetor-with-electric-choke-non-egr-1410.html

The Carter was rebuilt several times. It was time for it to be replaced.

I just installed a Edelbrook 750 CFM. I feel I need to advance the timing to get more out of the carb. The secondary doesn’t kick in as soon as I would like. The Carter AVS had a better feel. I know how to advance the timing but wanted to ask the group has anyone experience this and if so how...

Why didn’t it happen prior to rebuilding the carb? Once I tap the bowl the car starts right up. As if the float is sticking.

I had the original Carter carburetor, factory tag still on carb, rebuilt about a year ago. Since then if I don’t start the car for approx 2 weeks or a month I have to tap on top of the carburetor float area and she’ll start right up. I didn’t have the issue until the carburetor was rebuild, 6...

Issue resolved; changed meter rods and change main jets to provide a little more fuel.