can anyone advise the correct make/model of 4 barrel should sit atop my 390 FE w/ stock 4 brl manifold. Original is cool, after market is ok too and do I need the stock spacer?

Ken, I used the Holley 510-0-80457sk from Jegs and it works great. The Phenolic spacer dissapates from the manifold so i would use it.

Should have said dissapates heat from the manifold, Sorry.

Thanks Bob,

Will the 510-0-80457sk be the mid level cruiser carb for my Bird? Not doing the street pro thing just want a solid sweet cruiser?

Yes it will, Only 600 cfm. Thats how i use my 66 Ragtop. Bsbbob@optonline.net

Thanks Bob, Have begun the process of getting the Holley Carb. I'll let ya know how sweetly she purrrs.

Ken

Did you get the Holley carb on the car yet?
If you did, were any mofications needed or was it a direct bolt on ?

Whats wrong with the Ford 4100, probably one of the best carbs for the 390. I have had one on my 66 since it was new and it still performs very well -- easy to work on and parts available if you need to rebuild it