4bbl carb on flathead?

[38 coupe]

38convsedan, you are running an 8BA yes? Are you currently running the stock distributor and carburetor? If yes, be aware you will also have to change the distributor when you go away from the stock carburetor.
The 500 cfm four barrel is probably larger than your engine will like.

[52Mercman]

Originally Posted by 38 coupe

38convsedan, you are running an 8BA yes? Are you currently running the stock distributor and carburetor? If yes, be aware you will also have to change the distributor when you go away from the stock carburetor.
The 500 cfm four barrel is probably larger than your engine will like.

So I have installed the Edelbrock 1404 on my 239 and get black fouled plugs.
Changing timing will improve response sitting in the driveway but its a pig on the road and fouls the plugs black. I have the stock distributor and just purchased a good fuel pump and regulator. They just arrived but I haven't installed yet. Edelbrock says 5.5 on pressure and I already know voltage is an issue in keeping it consistent but if this doesnt work what would you recommend for a distributor?