Re: Recognize this? Parts questions on a 23rd series.

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2007/12/10 9:15:14

I can't see enough of the carburetor to see if it's the correct one or not, hopefully the small triangular brass tag is still present. You didn't say what model your car (or engine) is; assuming its a 2301 (288 engine) there was a carburetor change during production and a WDO 644S (early) or a WGD 728S (late) would be correct. The Super Eight (327 engine) would be a WDO 643S and the Custom 8 (356 engine) a WDO 531S. The automatic choke cover and internal parts do not come in a carburetor overhaul kit so you'll have to find them separately, they interchange between a large number of Carter carburetors so you shouldn't have much trouble finding another carburetor with these parts.

As far as the under-dash item, I've owned one of these cars and worked on others but must say I don't recognize it. Perhaps it's the socket for the cigar lighter? Or perhaps the light socket that illuminates the switch labels (particular to the 23rd series only).