Cannot Locate Casting Number

[my71olds]

Hello:

Just pulled the Qjet from my 71 olds cutlass and I cannot locate the casting number.  Can you tell me with a picture where it should be? Also do I need another number in order to get a rebuild kit or parts.

Thanks

[Ethan1]

 Welcome to CHP!

 Should be located on the drivers side. It is on a flat "pad" near the rear of the carb.

[Ethan1]

 And with the casting number, give it to Cliff and he will have the kit you need.

[my71olds]

Thanks for the info but I was looking at Cliff's website and supposedly mine would be on a circle tag next to the large QUAD sign.  I have nothing there.  Also it should start with a 7?

[Cliff Ruggles]

A 71 Olds carb would be stamped vertically on the main casting, drivers side, just above the secondary throttle shaft.

704125X......Cliff

[my71olds]

Thanks Cliff I will check again tonight.  I hope to be calling you for an estimate on a rebuld. 

[Ethan1]

Thanks for the info but I was looking at Cliff's website and supposedly mine would be on a circle tag next to the large QUAD sign.  I have nothing there.  Also it should start with a 7?

 As I said above, look near the rear of the carb. It should be there.

[Shark Racer]

I apologize in advance for the gold paint:

http://elucidus.smugmug.com/photos/i-Dg7RLDm/0/X3/i-Dg7RLDm-X3.jpg

You can see the casting number on the wall of the main body just behind the secondary throttle linkage in that photo.

[my71olds]

got it

7043256

so I assume its a 1973 and not the original

thanks

[Shark Racer]

Yup. Looks like it's for a 73 455.

[Ethan1]

Yup. Looks like it's for a 73 455.

 Nope. 1973 Oldsmobile 350cid A/T.

[Shark Racer]

You're right. My bad.

There are a lot of misleading ebay sellers out there.

[my71olds]

So is it any different than a 71 350 with AT?  Trying to decide to rebuild this one or not?

[Ethan1]

 I don't know why it would be any different.

[Shark Racer]

The only reason to go with another carb of that vintage is if you were trying to go for a #s matching resto. Otherwise, I'd just set up what you have and tune it to run well.