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| | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | I recently bought a 49 coronet with a gyromatic transmission, and the carb is a stromberg bxves-3 with a anti-stall solenoid on it. the shop manual calls it a dashpot solenoid, but whatever you call it mine seems to be bad. any ideas as to where to get one of these? the tranny won't shift right if this solenoid isn't on there, so replacing the carb isn't an option. Indy 
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,766 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,766 | On every vehicle I have ever restored, there is always at least one item that is made of either unobtanium or verypricium. You just found that item on your vehicle.
Options (probable cheapest first):
(A) replace the transmission
(B) replace the Stromberg with the Carter that was also used
(C) buy a new solenoid
Carter used a different solenoid, and they are at least reasonable.
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: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | The Gyromatic can be shifted manually using the clutch as you would any 3 speed. With some practice and a good solenoid you can do 5 forward gears. My first car (1950) Dodge had one. By the way don't back out of your drive and slam it into 1st and dump the clutch at full throttle. Don't ask me how I know!
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,766 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,766 | Was unaware the transmission could be shifted with the clutch. This would obviously be by far the least expensive option.
Most of the production would have been with Carter carbs. And Carter had probably 100 times (or more) the dealers compared to Stromberg. The Carter dealer assortment contained one of the solenoids; so, while not inexpensive, they are around.
The Carter solenoid was housed in a metal housing, so physically much more forgiving than the bakelite unit used by Stromberg.
The solenoid was considered an assessory by the commercial carburetor rebuilders; so a rebuild carburetor would NOT have the solenoid. The consumer was to reuse the old solenoid prior to turning in the old core for the exchange value.
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: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | @ carbking.... well, replacing the tranny is out of the question for me, its an all original car that is completly original down to the seats, so what model carter should I look for or where can I get a solenoid? I really am trying to keep it as close to factory as I can. @ Martin.... I had heard that you could drive it like a normal standard, but never knew anyone who actually owned a gyro, by the way, thanks for the heads up 
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9 | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | also, would a D6G1 Carter BB carb be a direct replacement?
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9 | | |
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