Carburetor

[Data Plate]

I currently have a Holley on my 69 charger 440 automatic no AC . I believe the original carb was a Carter AVS does anyone know the model number that would be original for the car. Thanks

 

[Beekeeper]

4618S for HP auto

 

[turbine68rt]

4618S

 

[Data Plate]

Thanks

 

[Beekeeper]

Looking for one don’t see any on eBay

They are hard to come by just be patient maybe post a want ad for one here.

 

[Beekeeper]

Here’s one but the price wow!
https://www.ebay.com/p/2247975018

 

[Data Plate]

Wow expensive I also saw a SA what is the model SA is the A automatic?

 

[toolmanmike]

Start a wanted thread!

 

[F4R/T]

That carb wasn’t even restored.. rebuilt but not restored.

 

[VFilms]

Wow expensive I also saw a SA what is the model SA is the A automatic?

Here is an excerpt from an article on the history of Carter carbs.

"The 4 digit tag appeared in 1952, and was continued on until the end. The letter S and following letters, when present, have caused much speculation (mostly incorrect). In Carter’s terminology, an individual part such as an idle mixture screw was a single part; whereas two or more individual parts sold together such as a needle, seat, and gasket were sold as an “assembly”. Carter used the suffix letter S to denote assembly. Since all carburetors are composed of multiple parts, the letter S was appended to all carburetors using the traditional numbering system i.e. 938s. If a significant engineering change was made to the carburetor, the letter “A” would be appended to the S (i.e. 938sa). A second change would have the letter A replaced by the letter B (i.,e. 938sb). The highest engineering change of which I am aware is 4 i.e.938sd. Contrary to popular belief, the S DID NOT mean standard transmission, nor the SA automatic transmission."

 

[RJRENTON]

Wow expensive I also saw a SA what is the model SA is the A automatic?

The SA designation = S is Carter's description of an assembly. The A = an engineering revision to the origional design. For example: Dimensional revision, metering revision, component revision or similar changes. It does not mean Automatic transmission.
BOB RENTON

 

[Mo Schouvillier]

They are like "Hen's Teeth" to find. Searched for years for my 4429S, and finally found a good one at Carlyle this year for $100 that seems like it would run in it's condition. There is a vender on this site that restores them for a reasonable price- 6-8 week turnaround

 

[Orig69]

I was also looking for a 69 AVS carb for a 440, I could not find one but I did come across a 71 AVS carb for a 440 HP engine that was in good condition with very low miles.
It worked so good I decided to keep it.

 

[RJRENTON]

I was also looking for a 69 AVS carb for a 440, I could not find one but I did come across a 71 AVS carb for a 440 HP engine that was in good condition with very low miles.
It worked so good I decided to keep it.[/QUOTE
Points to ponder:

• The '71 AVS carb, 4968 S, you located and the basic difference between the 1969 AVS you were searching for is: fuel metering components (it will be jetted leaner for emissions) both primary jets and rods plus secondary jetting.
• The 4968 S carb will have a fuel vapor seperator connection and linkage operated valve assembly.
• The 4968 S carb SHOULD have a hot idle solenoid assembly on the choke side of the carb, unless someone has removed it.

It will operate well, providing you re-jet it, the 1969 values.
Just my opinion of course.
BOB RENTON

 

[Data Plate]

Thanks I’ll keep searching

 

[RJRENTON]

Points to ponder:

• The '71 AVS carb, 4968 S, you located and the basic difference between the 1969 AVS you were searching for is: fuel metering components (it will be jetted leaner for emissions) both primary jets and rods plus secondary jetting.
• The 4968 S carb will have a fuel vapor seperator connection and linkage operated valve assembly.
• The 4968 S carb SHOULD have a hot idle solenoid assembly on the choke side of the carb, unless someone has removed it.

It will operate well, providing you re-jet it, the 1969 values.
Just my opinion of course.
BOB RENTON

 

[Orig69]

1969-71 AVS carburetors for a 440 HP engine come with the same primary and secondary jets.