Dusty -
I am also cheap and also not smart. Must be a Missouri thing. Both of the small flange Carter carbs I mention (the WA-1, and the 216 flavors of the YF), are notably more affordable than a 2100s in similar condition. I lucked into a deal on my 2100s several years ago. Otherwise, I’d still be shopping.
1) Find a Carter and sell the rebuilt Rochester to a resident of a state who is no more smart than are we, but less cheap.
2) If you’re happy with the way it currently runs, just run it.
3) I bet we can scrounge you up a working 235 exhaust manifold from somewhere. I don’t have one. But they’re around.
Last edited by JW51; 03/16/2023 4:38 PM.