3043 carb

PLATINUM6BBL · #1 09-16-2023, 10:34 AM

Is a 3043 carb a one year / one body style only carb? My cousin has one just sitting on a shelf in his garage. He didn’t know what it was for and I recognized the number but couldn’t initially come up with application until I did a little research.

PLATINUM6BBL · #2 09-16-2023, 10:36 AM

Numbers picture

**WILMASBOYL78** · #3 09-16-2023, 12:55 PM

According to Colvin's book...1965 327/350hp Chevelle.

His notes mention the DG suffix....

I don't see it listed for any other applications.

-wilma

PLATINUM6BBL · #4 09-16-2023, 12:58 PM

Thanks! What does 572 date code put the date at?

**Mr70** · #5 09-16-2023, 01:13 PM

1965
July
2nd week

PLATINUM6BBL · #6 09-16-2023, 01:15 PM

That’s late in the model year! Near the end of 1965 production?

**Big Block Bill** · #7 09-16-2023, 01:30 PM

Isn't this also for a 1966 Chevy II with a L-79 327/350 HP car as well? With a 572 build date, it would be perfect for an early 1966 car. Bill

PLATINUM6BBL · #8 09-16-2023, 01:34 PM

Wonder if it is a service replacement for 1965.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #9 09-16-2023, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Block Bill

Isn't this also for a 1966 Chevy II with a L-79 327/350 HP car as well? With a 572 build date, it would be perfect for an early 1966 car. Bill

The 66 L79 Nova used a #3245 carb...

Regarding the build date...I found this story you folks have probably seen before. Car was a late July build according to the article.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/art...et-chevelle-ss

-wilma