3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

[Patrick N.]

If my secondary carbs are both dated 782, is it likely that the primary center carb would have the same date code? I know a range of dates would work, but I am curious if generally all 3 would have been the same.

Thanks,
Pat

[Dick W.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

See the dates all over the board on the few originals I have seen.

[Terry M.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

If my secondary carbs are both dated 782, is it likely that the primary center carb would have the same date code? I know a range of dates would work, but I am curious if generally all 3 would have been the same.

Thanks,
Pat

Most of the originals I see have both ends dated the same, but the center is always different. I would have to do some looking to tell you if the center is earlier or later than the ends, and it may be, as Dick says -- all over the place.

[Jack C.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

Patrick. My ends are EU 7A1's and the center is EW 7A4 (Jan 68 build)

[Wayne M.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

Most of the originals I see have both ends dated the same, but the center is always different. .....

Agree -- here's what's on an original late '69 oval port setup I have:
ends both 951; center 981.

[Patrick N.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

Thanks Guys, I ask because I have a center carb that is the wrong date code and not sure I want to chase a correct one. what is the deduction I should expect for the following center carb: 3940929-EV
List-4055-1, 001?
I have researched other threads that suggest 3 month window on center carb vs. secondaries- would you still agree?

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[Mark D.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

Not that you asked but, the gaskets in the pic will take a minor deduction.

[Ralph S.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

My 1969 435hp car build Q11 12/11/69 front & rear are 993 center is 992 i'm kind of rusty on the date codes what do they translate to?

[Mark D.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

My 1969 435hp car build Q11 12/11/69 front & rear are 993 center is 992 i'm kind of rusty on the date codes what do they translate to?

I think it's the 993rd day of the year, or it could be 1969, ninth month, third week (and second week)

[Paul O.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

Donnally

You are one smart fella and a wise guy.

[Patrick N.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

Not that you asked but, the gaskets in the pic will take a minor deduction.

Yes, thanks or the catch, this was one of my rookie mistakes. Now i have what I think is the right one- cork with bits of rubber in both a darker and lighter variation. Some say light, some say dark- I have both now, with the light one in place- Crazy, right?

Best,
Pat

[Mark D.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

[Pat M.]

Re: 3X2 carb dates- all 3 the same?

Crazy, right?

That could be our new motto: NCRS - Crazy, right?