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Steves 65 Tri Power

  • Just look at that old technology air bypass.  This was supposed to eliminate hot start problems and vapor lock.  Well in some ideas it was ok but in others is was not.  Soon to be dropped.

    • Just look at that old technology air bypass. This was suppo…
  • You can even see that there are other differences to the trained eye.  That is why I get these boxes shipped from all over the world to me.  I take the time and care to make it right as if I owned the parts, car and wallet that had to spend the money o...

    • You can even see that there are other differences to the tra…
  • Here you can see that the Accelerator Pump linkage is correct for the 60's era vacuum switch that would actuate the outer carbs.  There was a front main body vacuum switch that would be moved up and down by this lever.

    • Here you can see that the Accelerator Pump linkage is correc…
  • I will start to gut this unit now.  It will be turned into little parts just sitting on my table for examination.  I am still documenting this redo.  There is lots of information about a 60's center carburetor here.

    • I will start to gut this unit now. It will be turned into l…
  • Here are all the parts that make up a 1960 Pontiac 389 Center Carburetor.  Of course the 65 Throttle Linkage is not able to be removed by a screw, they are usually swagged on the throttle shaft.

    • Here are all the parts that make up a 1960 Pontiac 389 Cente…
  • Even the underside of this Upper Air Horn has different types of design.  It is quite obvioius to me but most people will never know what the differences are or even care.

    • Even the underside of this Upper Air Horn has different type…
  • I have taken the time to document the tear down of this early carburetor also.  Needless to say it does not mean much to the owner because it is incorrect.  When it comes to saving him money though in this case if it is useable then I will swap him a c...

    • I have taken the time to document the tear down of this earl…
  • While I have it installed on edge you can see the Boss that is on the back of the Main Body Housing.  It is that big Square appearing casting on the back.

    • While I have it installed on edge you can see the Boss that…
  • Looking at the front of the carb there is no visible difference. You will see that the Main Bodys appear the same from the front view.  Produced by Rochester Carburetors they are pretty much of the same design.

    • Looking at the front of the carb there is no visible differe…