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what yr did astro lose carb
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:09 pm
by mtrhead79
does anyone know the last year astros had carbs? thanks john
Re: what yr did astro lose carb
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:12 pm
by doyoulikeithere
my 87 is tbi. 85s were carb. I think 86 probly was carb too cuz it has the 2 piece rear main seal and flat lifters as well.
Coulda been a weird transition year thought too, just like the 95...
Re: what yr did astro lose carb
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:13 pm
by mtrhead79
thanks 4 info
Re: what yr did astro lose carb
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:22 pm
by MrJames
I had two 1986's and neither had carburetors.
Re: what yr did astro lose carb
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:38 pm
by 1Gary
1985 carb with HEI dizzy
Re: what yr did astro lose carb
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:05 pm
by 1Gary
This is a fuel pick-up from a 1985 which is a no in tank pump.If a in tank pump is used it has to be from a TBI van which is closer to a carb fuel pressure but needs a return port regulator.And no it is not suggested you try to draw fuel threw a non operating in tank fuel pump.You can see based on the pick-up it is a Q-jet return fuel style carb.
As I said already-you need a HEI dizzy.The carb versions did not have as much HP as the later CPI or SFI.And do not have the gas mileage either.I've owned both CPI and carb versions at the same time.