If I was to look for a replacement I would want something that wouldn't be too difficult to adapt to my 51 3100 linkage and need to know whether or not I would need a new air filter to fit the new carb.I currently have an oilbath.When they put the 59 motor in my truck they never got the return spring to work right and I had to bend the linkage a little to get it to work right.
One other thing,I would not want an automatic choke.---thanks---Jack
An absolute "bolt-on-swap" may not be possible.
Carter released 967s as a bolt-on for the 1951 truck with 235.
Carter released 3211s as a bolt-on (with automatic choke) for the 1957-1962 235 engines. If purchased new, the 3211s would have a heat stove included in the box to hook up the automatic choke.
There are some differences in the throttle bodies (both linkage, and connection to manifold) in the 967s and the 3211s.
Thus, some modification is probably going to be necessary.
Since you have the 1959 engine, I would suggest the 3211s, and then either acquire a heat stove and use the auto choke, OR acquire an aftermarket manual choke conversion kit to use on the 3211s. I know Champion, for one, used to make these kits. Do not know what is currently available.
As to the coatings -
http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Carburetorfinishes.htmThe first time the carb is dipped in carburetor cleaner, the coating is HISTORY!
Jon.
