I belive the hole should be toward the front of the carb as there is a discharge port there.
Ed Jenkins
Ford Galaxie Club of America member #3350
1966 Galaxie 500 Convertible built in Chicago Illinois, will have a HIPO 390, 780 Holley, built C6, Crites Aluminum radiator, California floor pans, and a rust free frame from the south. Work continues.
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