Car dies when I give it gas

[428Marauder]

You need a fresh carb. Period.

Why so sure? i had it rebuilt a couple years ago. Not many miles since.

[ScotiaFE]

You said yourself your a little light on carb rebuilding on the fly.
It has already been taken apart at least once and does not work.
It's not going to get better the next time around unless an experienced carb guy has at it.
If someone who knows that carb is standing by to get it working then the best plan
is to start with a fresh one.
A carb is relatively easy thing to rebuild, but if you forget to get all the little parts in the right spot
then you run into the exact problem you have. It does not work right.
But hey have at it. Get a good kit and do some research and clear the table and take it a part.
Get a bucket to wash it in and a good diagram to put all the little parts in the right spot.
You could step up to a nice new Holley 650 and gain in all categories.
Bottom line, that carb is not working so you have to take it apart or get a different one.
Your money your call. 

[428Marauder]

Yeah, I dont have an extra $500 right now.

[ScotiaFE]

Well we could do a community rebuild.
We need to know the exact Autolite that is.
Any and all numbers on it.
Should be a tag on it. If not that makes a little harder but still doable.
Still going to need a kit though.

[cjshaker]

If you're paying someone $500 to rebuild that carb, you're getting ripped off.

[428Marauder]

If you're paying someone $500 to rebuild that carb, you're getting ripped off.

No, I think I paid $100 or so to rebuild it. $500 would be the cost of a new Holley.

[428Marauder]

Well we could do a community rebuild.
We need to know the exact Autolite that is.
Any and all numbers on it.
Should be a tag on it. If not that makes a little harder but still doable.
Still going to need a kit though.

I have another car with a 390 that has the original carb with tag. No tag on my current carb.

[ScotiaFE]

Can't be certain but that carb in the picture is early 70's.

[428Marauder]

Maybe I should pick this up:

https://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/4853960178.html

[ScotiaFE]

Not sure that will work for you.
That is a spread bore Holley.
As is the Autolite but it has smaller throttle blades so it will kind of open
into the C6 intake in the picture.
Probably the best plan for long term enjoyment would be to find a good used
Holley square bore in the 650 range with vacuum secondary's and even if it needs a kit
you should be into it for a very modest price.
 

[428Marauder]

Something like this?

https://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/4886203777.html

[ScotiaFE]

Yes, that may work out nicely for you.
Most likely will need a kit, but it will be a pretty straight forward redo
with the proper kit.
The carb number on a Holley is normally stamped in the air horn.

[428Marauder]

Ok, I will pick that up, and a kit, and at least I will get some exp on carb rebuildind.

[NIsaacs]

Unless you are an experienced carb person I would not buy that carb. If there are pieces and parts missing you will not realize it and still have a junky carb. Old carbs that have had multiple owners mounted on multiple engines are suspect. If you buy it, make sure the base is not warped with a straight edge.

Nick

[ScotiaFE]

I completely disagree with you Nick.
He has to fix the carb issue.
He has already spent lots of money getting other guys to work on his car
and it does not run.
So he has to start fixing it himself. For his own sanity.
This a great little cheapo Holley to get his feet wet.
And it is missing the choke actuator, but you don't need a choke anyways.
Anything that carb needs can be bought for minimal cost.
At most he will have less than $100 bucks in it when he tries it for the first time.
And it will be a great learning experience.
There are enough guys on here to help him out with any question he may have.
I say go for it. You will not regret it