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What carburetor do I have? #1150474 02/16/2016 3:52 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 49 Ft. Stockton, Texas L larryelvick Wrench Fetcher
larryelvick Wrench Fetcher L Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 49 Ft. Stockton, Texas	I have a Rochester carburetor that's rebuilt. I think that it's a 'B'. What is the difference in the B, BC, & BV. The carburetor chart on internet is not much help without a number (which I don't have).

Re: What carburetor do I have? larryelvick #1150487 02/16/2016 5:03 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 South Texas G gusco Shop Shark
gusco Shop Shark G Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 South Texas	I'm in the same boat. I have what I think is a Rochester B in need of a rebuild. Here's a link to my pictures. Check them out and let me know if yours looks like mine. If they do, we can both (hopefully) get our answer here. http://s817.photobucket.com/user/bballfreak21/library/

Re: What carburetor do I have? larryelvick #1150493 02/16/2016 5:22 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	There might be multiple versions of each of those "models" different types of choke mechanisms B - manual choke BC - automatic choke BV - vacuum break/brake (?) - "vacuum operated diaphragm plunger" http://carbkitsource.com/carbs/tech/Rochester/B-index.html http://www.carburetor-parts.com/Rochester-B-BC-BV-Carburetors_c_649.html http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/RochestermultipleB.htm big download - 1964 manual that describes the three 1964 models: http://www.newagemetal.com/pages/ServiceProcedures/B/1964/64ModelBmanual.pdf Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: What carburetor do I have? larryelvick #1150498 02/16/2016 6:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 South Texas G gusco Shop Shark
gusco Shop Shark G Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 South Texas	Thanks for the info! It seems mine is a "B", we'll wait to hear from larryelvick on what he's got.

Re: What carburetor do I have? larryelvick #1150499 02/16/2016 6:45 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 49 Ft. Stockton, Texas L larryelvick Wrench Fetcher
larryelvick Wrench Fetcher L Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 49 Ft. Stockton, Texas	My carburetor must be a BC it has a auto choke with a heat tube run down to the exhaust manifold for heat to operate the choke.Thanks again guys for the replies. This won't be the last time I will be needing help.

Re: What carburetor do I have? larryelvick #1150500 02/16/2016 7:11 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	That is what was/is on my 1954 3100 with Hydra-Matic Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

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