Help! Original Rochester Carburetor:

[401KVet]

;helpWhen I bought my 1980 last October one of the few things that had been replaced with 42,000 miles was the carburetor. It has a Rochester Q. on it, but there is also a rebuilt tag on it also. Not the original carb. Due to the way it runs sometime I want to find a original and go back with it. The original Rochester is a THM, Model M4ME with the number 17080228.
I found one on the web at Guaranteed Carburetors that will have to be rebuilt. They have to do the rebuild before they can sell it.
The guy that I am talking to said he does not see the model M4ME on the carb. anywhere, but the number is the correct number, 17080228.
Does anyone know that if the number matches, and without finding the model M4ME on the carb. that if it will truly be the carburetor I need?
Thanks,
Glenn

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

You won't see the M4ME stamped anywhere on the carb. Not a problem.

 

[shark454]

Check out this site.
Carburetor Numbers for C3 Corvettes
here is what's listed for 1980
1980 Corvette Carburetor Numbers

HP Application Manufacturer Model Number
180 THM (Cal) Rochester M4ME 17080504
180 THM (Cal) Rochester M4ME 17080517
190 THM Rochester M4ME 17080204
190 4-Speed Rochester M4ME 17080207

230 THM Rochester M4ME 17080228

230 4-Speed (unverified) Rochester M4ME unknown

looks like it's original.
check the Julian date code(near the 17080228).LeadFoot's Rochester Identity Guide
compare the date with other car dates. should be earlier than car assembly date.

HTH
Mike

 

[401KVet]

Thanks,

 

[401KVet]

That is where I found my info.. I have the L82 and the number 17080228 should be it. I was just wondering about the M4ME not being on the carburetor.