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Michael Mayben · 08-15-2008, 04:05 PM

That's a "previously re-manned" carb done by Holley, thus the white mylar sticker. While it's "based" onna 2997 core, it may not have been built as a 2997 replacement, I don't have the data to convert that number under the bar code to an actual LIST number. But that should not be a problem as far as matching the carb to your motor.

The manual choke appears to be complete, that is a carb that can not be converted to any other type choke system, so you will need to rig a choke bowden cable in the dash.

Two bad someone painted an engine with the carb attached! The carb cleaner/dip I use will strip that paint right off.

That vacuum fitting has been added and is a really bogus piece of plumbing! Remember, a true 2997 would NOT have a vacuum "ported" vacuum port in that location that is active. That tells me the metering block does not match the main body. The proper metering body for a 2997 will have p/n 4275 stamped into the top of it right hand side as looking at the fuel bowl, partially hidden by the air horn.

Just plug that vacuum port and try it and see what happens.

Go for it!

08-15-2008, 04:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Michael Mayben Tech Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Member Number: 10 Location: Leaburg, Orygone Age: 61 Posts: 1,352	Re: Rebuilding 2300 List 2977 Carb That's a "previously re-manned" carb done by Holley, thus the white mylar sticker. While it's "based" onna 2997 core, it may not have been built as a 2997 replacement, I don't have the data to convert that number under the bar code to an actual LIST number. But that should not be a problem as far as matching the carb to your motor. The manual choke appears to be complete, that is a carb that can not be converted to any other type choke system, so you will need to rig a choke bowden cable in the dash. Two bad someone painted an engine with the carb attached! The carb cleaner/dip I use will strip that paint right off. That vacuum fitting has been added and is a really bogus piece of plumbing! Remember, a true 2997 would NOT have a vacuum "ported" vacuum port in that location that is active. That tells me the metering block does not match the main body. The proper metering body for a 2997 will have p/n 4275 stamped into the top of it right hand side as looking at the fuel bowl, partially hidden by the air horn. Just plug that vacuum port and try it and see what happens. Go for it! __________________ EcoScout "Treehugger Mark I"