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I just can't find a Holley 2280 anywhere!!!!!! I've called my largest junk-yard and they can't seem to locate one (since I don't want the BBD). I've searched the internet vigorously, and everyone has the Carter, but not the Holley.
That's because contrary to inexplicably popular myth, the factory used only BBDs on 2bbl slant-6s...never 2280s. Holley put out a couple of different 2280 carbs intended as replacements for the factory BBD, but as with most aftermarket pieces, they're a lot scarcer than OEM parts in the wrecking yard, and they generally do not exist on the reconditioned-parts market.Quote:
I've looked back into some of the slant six archives and can't seem to find a good place to get a re-built carb. Does anyone have any suggestions?
If you have a core to start with, yes. If not...no 
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I want the Holley and NOT the Carter because I've talked with a few mechanics and they've said that the Holly version has been less troublesome for them.
Forgive me, but that's a little bit silly. It's like buying peaches instead of apples because you talked to a few people who got upset stomachs after eating apples. The BBD and the 2280 are both good designs as applied to Chrysler products. Some people prefer one over the other, in both directions, but the main factor is the suitability of whatever which specific carburetor you're looking at for whatever which application you have in mind, and the condition of that specific carburetor. There are poor carburetor designs out there, but the 2280 and the BBD are not amongst them. (the BBDs used on AMC/Jeep products were problematic because of certain design features AMC wanted and Carter provided. I mention this because the mechanics you talked to, regardless of what they think they remember, are not comparing reliability of BBDs vs. 2280s on slant-6 engines.) You needn't feel any qualms about going with a well-built, properly-adjusted BBD. They work well and give reliable service. There are other good 2bbl carbs that'll fit and work well, too, such as the Stromberg WW3. Then there's the Motorcraft 2100 which people have had good success using, but it's not a drop-on. Quote:
Ok, just found two on Ebay....wow... smart me.
Now, besides the choke problems, does is matter what "number" carburetor I get (I see there isn't just one "2280")?
As with every carburetor (BBS, BBD, 2280, 1920, WW3, ThermoQuad, QuadraJet...), there is the carb model ("2280") and then the carb type number. There are lots and lots of type numbers; each is specific to the particular application for which it is intended. Variations are many and range from jetting and calibration to physical configuration, presence/absence of various features and circuits, linkage provisions, choke provisions, venting provisions, etc. etc.Now, besides the choke problems, does is matter what "number" carburetor I get (I see there isn't just one "2280")?
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If I indeed put this engine on a marine application, I suppose the choke problem won't exist....or is the choke linkage problem because of the layout of Chevrolet engines vs. Slant Sixes?
Uhhhh...where'd Chevrolets come into the picture? 
The choke problem exists because the slant-6 vs. V8 2bbl choke lever is different, and the \6 choke won't hook up correctly to the V8 choke lever and vice versa. You'll need a choke that works to get the engine started from cold.Here, how 'bout a brand-new Marine 225 2bbl BBD with built-in choke? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0115524429
Would mean you wouldn't have to adapt anything, wouldn't have to hassle with "remanufactured" junk, and would have a carb designed and calibrated for marine usage (e.g. no vacuum advance). All you'd need to do would be to come up with a suitable air cleaner. Originally it would've been a marine-certified type, but any Chrysler product 2bbl passenger car air cleaner for a model made through 1965 will fit right on.
