1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

[R N.]

Hi Everyone,

Ref. 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers

I was wondering what the EI stamp represents that is stamped after the part number on my carburetor as I don't see any reference to it in the judging manual. Can someone help me with the meaning of the EI stamp please?

[Scott S.]

Re: 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

Kurt, OH, that is a serious issue! If you are at our Ontario BBQ, I can relieve you of the problem carb.
Scott

[R N.]

Re: 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

Hi Scott, Trying to re-arrange some plans Vera made a few months back as so I/we can be there. If not we will see you in Carlisle.

[Bill M.]

Re: 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

from Alan Colvin: "This letter code is a customer code which is designated on late-model assembly line build sheets."
From Alan's list, that is an EI, not E1. (edit: I see you have EI, another poster on this had E1.)

[Joe R.]

Re: 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

Kurt,

My carburetor has the same stamping. Here's a pic:



I hope this helps.

Joe

[R N.]

Re: 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

Thank you Scott, Bill & Joe for the help. Going to have it restored this winter. (It's a whistler at idle )

[Clem Z.]

Re: 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

Thank you Scott, Bill & Joe for the help. Going to have it restored this winter. (It's a whistler at idle )

the whistle can be caused by using the wrong gasket between the carb and the manifold

[R N.]

Re: 1966 L72 Carburetor numbers question

the whistle can be caused by using the wrong gasket between the carb and the manifold

Hi Clem,

Thanks for the tip about the gasket. Currently I have a correct "bastardized" 069 manifold installed on the car, but someone in the past opened up the plenum under the carb and it is using a relatively thin "open" gasket rather than the correct factory style gasket with the two round holes and the larger oblong hole. I have a non-modified 069 intake and the goal is to replace the manifold while the carb is being restored over winter.