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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 | Can someone tell me what I can use to replace my carter w1 on a 1942 chevy 3/4 truck
Ridge dweller
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 212 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 212 | Why do you want to replace it?
The Carter W-1 was a good looking Carburetor and the ones I have had, were very reliable, and super easy to tear down and or rebuild if need be.
About the only deal breaker is if the Throttle's Butterfly Pivot/Axel has worn the Casting holes really badly so it is sucking in Air there. and I fixed one like that by Brazing then drilling a careful Hole.
Easy enough to get a good used Iron Base if one has one which is too worn out there at the Pivot/Axel Holes.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | The standard replacement that GM used was the Rochester B. That is what I have on my truck and I am very happy with it. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 | The W-1 is a good carb, kits are expensive, but once cleaned and reassembled, it should last a long time. What is wrong with it?
Joe | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | I ran a Rochester B on my 216 when I first got her on the road and it ran good,than I rebuilt a W1 and went to Kansas city with the W1 got better millage "16 MPG" and some what better performance.I'd stay with the W1.They are harder to rebuild but it' a better carb.
Looks better too.
Pete
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 | (Opinion) the 1941~1948 Carter W-1's used by Chevrolet (483s and 574s) are in the top 5 of all single barrel carbs ever produced anywhere in the world. Good power, good driveability, good economy, good reliability. What more could you ask for??? If it isn't working properly......fix it! http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Carter_W1_service.pdfJon.
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | This evening I just reinstalled my newly rebuilt W-1 on the Stovebolt "Flagship" -- the '49 3804. Getting back from the test drive, the difference was noticeable. I sent the carburetor off to Larry Isgro on Long Island. He turned it around very fast (about a week). It's completely rebuilt with new bushings and the works. He even blasted the whole thing and repainted it as original. It really looked beautiful. I had it on my desk here for a day to just admire it ... At anyrate, I am very pleased with the rebuilt/renewed W-1. Hambone, Peggy and I will be taking a road trip tomorrow in our trucks up to Billy Marlow's (about a 4-hour round trip), but between the 4.10 gearing in the axle and the newly rebuilt carb, I am looking forward to some time in the passing lane  Keep the W-1 -- it's a classic carburetor that still gits 'er dun!
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | I sent the carburetor off to Larry Isgro on Long Island. John, Is Larry a friend or is he in the carb rebuild business? If so contact info? Thanks, Harold
Harold
Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Harold,
(John here, actually) Larry was recommended to me by several people, and I saw him recommended on another forum. This was all after Jon (our own Carbking) told me he had gotten out of the rebuilding business.
Here's his contact info.
Larry Isgro Carburetors Inc
1604 Argyle Rd,
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 783-1041
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~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 |
Larry Isgro is a good and reliable carburetor re-builder. He is also a very friendly and helpful fellow to talk with (if he has time to talk).
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 | Just curious, but will the w-1 work on a 54, 235 with an 848 Head? I need a carb for this upgrade, can't find a reasonable yf and I don't want a rochester B. My guess is it will run, if I can get one to fit the manifold but may not be optimal for the engine.
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1952 1-ton Comml. W/Grain Body
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 | Just curious, but will the w-1 work on a 54, 235 with an 848 Head? I need a carb for this upgrade, can't find a reasonable yf and I don't want a rochester B. My guess is it will run, if I can get one to fit the manifold but may not be optimal for the engine. The W-1 is an S.A.E. size 2 carb. The manifold for a 1954 235 would be drilled for an S.A.E. size 3 carb. Options: (A) use an adapter (opinion - looks hokey, but will work) (B) slot the carb mounting holes (opinion - same as above) (C) fill the manifold mounting holes, and redrill for size 2. Jon.
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 | Thanks Jon, I think I will just keep looking for a yf.
Mike
1946 1-ton Panel
1952 1-ton Comml. W/Grain Body
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 |
Sent the W1 to Larry also, can;t wait to get it back!
Ridge dweller
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 |
Just got my carb back from Larry and could not be more pleased. It was not only rebuilt but was painted and cleaned like new.
Ridge dweller
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 255 | MikeE, I might have a working CarterYF coming off my fire truck 50GMC 270. Converting over to TBI now . Once I have everything running would part with it. Carter YF 3211, stamped 1697 pn side, D1-786 on butterfly housing, 6-1718 on passenger side.. Jim
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 | Jim,
Thanks for the offer, but I want to keep the manual choke and original oil bath air filter.
Thanks for th offer.
Mike
1946 1-ton Panel
1952 1-ton Comml. W/Grain Body
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 255 | MikeE, mine has both. If interested PM. Jim | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 |
Just wanted to let the group know I got my carb W1 back from Larry and my problems have been solved. Great guy and great work, it was even painted as original
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