All Y38 type carburetors have an electric
choke and one idle mixture screw. However,
there are variations in the position of the gas inlet, the type of linkage,
bore size, and whether or not it has a 3/8 vacuum line.
The Y38-3 carburetor that you have chosen has the following variations.
Stock #
Engine Size
Gas Inlet Position
Linkage Type
Bore Size
3/8 Vacuum Tube
Y38-3
175/185/4.3L
262 CID
Side
Stud
Large
No
The Y38-3 carburetor should look similar to the pictures below, don't expect each picture to
look exactly like your carburetor. View all the variations below for the Y38-3 carburetor and if this is the carburetor you need, order it at the bottom of the page. If NOT Click Here.
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Front Gas Inlet
Position of the Gas Inlet
Side Gas Inlet Y38-3
Stud Top
Cable Hook-up
(Has stud that bolts on at top of linkage.) Y38-3
Type of Linkage
Pressed Bottom
Cable Hook-up
(Bolts on at shaft.)
Large Bore
1 5/8 inches
44mm
(V8, 6cyl & some 4cyl) Y38-3