1968 plate under carb

[green56]

Would like to know when you rebuild a carb is it best to put that plate under the carb and what is the purpose of putting the plate under the carb Thanks Tom

 

[stangfan]

I believe it is a spacer to keep engine heat away from the carburetor. If there was a spacer under the carb, I'd put it back.

 

[dalorzo_f]

As noted the spacer provides cooling and can also helps shape the air/fuel charge from the car into the manifold. They can impact power/torque good or bad depending on the type used.

 

[CougarCJ]

The factory spacer plate is also needed for the PCV hose.

 

[green56]

Thanks is their a special one to get and were is best Tom

 

[teamlo]

Thanks is their a special one to get and were is best Tom

I think I have a couple of 4V spacers in my possession, if you are looking for a stock style spacer. I know the 4V is available reproduction, I can't remember how much they go for.

Terry

 

[green56]

Will a plate for a two barrel carb work or am I just wasted my time putting in on Tom

 

[Mosesatm]

Here's one.
http://www.npdlink.com/store/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=id&search_str=9A589-1A

 

[green56]

plate under the carb

Thanks everyone for the help but I forgot to tell you I needed a plate to fit a 2 bbl thanks Tom if I put a 4 bbl do I have to replace the intake manifold?

 

[x-codegtcs]

a 4V spacer will not work for a 2V intake manifold as there are no provisions for the two rear mounting studs in the 2V. I have one from 72 302 2V that I just stripped down. PM if you want it.

 

[Powell]

My question is, If I replace the carb. spacer will I need two of the carb. gaskets?
Ralph

 

[x-codegtcs]

ideally you would replace the gaskets to keep vacuum up. and yes you would need two gaskets.