where can I get a carburetor base for a 1984 s-10 2 liter engine

1984 CHEVROLET S-10
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DOLLARWEED
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This item is no longer available. It is a flexible base mount and has developed a couple of small cracks that allow air to leak causing a problem with fuel delivery to the engine. The truck will not crank and run. Where can I get an aftermarket base mount; or what other solutions are available such as alternate manifolds, gaskets, carburetors, etc.?
May 9, 2012 at 11:12 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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look on the internet like e bay and amazon. they are around. not too popular anymore.

Roy
May 9, 2012 at 11:17 PM
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DOLLARWEED
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Thanks. I will continue to search for the base plate. The truck is too good to scrap, so, if an engine swap (from 2.0 liter to 2.2 liter fuel injected) is possible, I would consider that as an option. How difficult would such a swap be(would the 2.2 bolt up to the existent automatic tranny; wiring, computer, etc)? It is a shame to have to consider an engine swap because of a carburetor base plate problem, but it looks like I may need a back-up plan!
May 10, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, huge undertaking. completley different system. i would fix the existing motor.

Roy
May 10, 2012 at 11:36 PM
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