"Dump the Weber off a bridge with a deep river underneath, . . . "
(the EPA might be watching, Jerry)
It is hard/useless to argue with your unfortunately-factual point of view (based on many observations/experiences).
The 261 in my Suburban has an AA1 GMC truck carburetor.
The old/original Rochester was a "tearful weeper". I needed a "larger" carburetor, anyway.
However, I have non-weeping dual Rochesters on another 261 in a 1954 Chevrolet pickup that I traded to a friend. It has run nicely for almost 20 years.
I am going to take a gamble on the non-leaking original Rochester on my 1954 235 Hydra-Matic. That carburetor was rebuild/inspected by a pro. It did not leak, and it worked nicely, on the rebuilt original 235 during break-in after a professional engine-rebuild.
I am hoping to keep that Rochester - for historical purposes. I think is is the first year a Rochester with an automatic choke ("stove pipe style") was standard equipment on a light Chevrolet truck? If I have to use a different carburetor I will not be surprised, and, it will not surprise me.
