C2 Carb date question

[John Perkins]

I have a 65 L76 with a 1970 replacement Holley. All of the other parts are original and correctly dated. The car has a build date of K23 (June 23) and the engine has a casting date of E55 or May 5 and the engine assembly date is May 18. What are the acceptable date codes for a Holley 2818 for this car? Thanks

[Mike M.]

Re: C2 Carb date question

april or early may would be ideal. mike

[Robert C.]

Re: C2 Carb date question

The NCRS gives you up to 6mo's prior to the build date. Mike mentioned the IDEAL dates.

[John Perkins]

Re: C2 Carb date question

Bob, thanks for your response. There is a 2818 that I can get my hands on with a date code of 554 which if I am not mistaken is May 1965 on the fourth week. Is that acceptable?

[Jack H.]

Re: C2 Carb date question

Since your car is a June build, the May dated carb is WELL within BOTH the 0-6 month judging standard as well as Mike's 1-2 month prior suggestion....

[Gerard F.]

What would be the point loss for

a perfect original carb except for a replacement date code. I've got many hours into a replacement 3810 for a 67.

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Robert C.]

Re:Date= 20% of the score *NM*