The number on the exhaust manifold was difficult to read even after trying to buff it up a bit...it probably is 839130! (I have attached a photo of the number.)
The carburetor that came with the project is a Stromberg BXOV-2. I have been told via this forum that, while it may work, it would not be optimal for the 235.
We live at 7,150 feet above sea level and a couple of the places we may go with this truck (if I ever get it on the road) are at 8,700 to 10,000 feet, so good carburetor function will be important!
I have been planning to replace the carburetor as a result of the advice I had received here and unless someone with experience running a BXOV-2 on a 235 tells me otherwise, I guess I am now in the market for a new intake manifold as well as the carburetor. Since the bolt pattern for the newer carburetors is different from the older ones, I guess I will need to replace the exhaust manifold too.
I would assume that it shouldn't be too difficult to find correct intake and exhaust manifolds for the 235 on the market.
Nick 1940 KC Model 1/2 Ton Pickup Project (with '37-'39 Bed and what we think is a '42-'46 Frame) Taos, New Mexico
