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| | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 | 53 GMC 350 2 Ton with original 248. Thanks! http://www.ebay.com/itm/322581388414?ul_noapp=trueEdit: I emailed the seller and he says it will.
Last edited by Kyle b; 07/29/2017 9:27 PM.
53 GMC 2 Ton Stake Bed
61 C60 Project/Yard Art
72 Toyota FJ40 292/SM420 36's etc
92 LS400 Track/Drift car project
99 Superduty 7.3 Powerstroke Gooseneck hauler
07 Honda Accord V6 6speed kid hauler
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Why not, you got similar displacement, bolt pattern?
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Make sure the base bolt pattern matches yours. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 | Vendor's description is, at best, wrong!
The 235 and 261 used different size carburetors! Which is it?
And granted my opinion, but why in the world would you want to downgrade from a Zenith to a Rochester?
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: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 | Vendor's description is, at best, wrong!
The 235 and 261 used different size carburetors! Which is it?
And granted my opinion, but why in the world would you want to downgrade from a Zenith to a Rochester?
Jon Zenith got missing who knows when. Had a Rochester on it but was trash, and no clue if it was even right for the truck. I'm not opposed to a Weber. A new Zenith is not in my budget. Where is a good place to get a carb. I got wife approval of funds and dont know where to spend my money! Thanks!
53 GMC 2 Ton Stake Bed
61 C60 Project/Yard Art
72 Toyota FJ40 292/SM420 36's etc
92 LS400 Track/Drift car project
99 Superduty 7.3 Powerstroke Gooseneck hauler
07 Honda Accord V6 6speed kid hauler
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 116 | It's been a few years back (ok, probably quite a few years back) I tried a different carb on my 55.2, 248, didn't run worth a darn, no power and cutting out. "But it says it should work" was the response I got, went back to Zenith and never looked back. I guess when they put them on in the first place. they knew what they were doing.
1955 Second Series GMC"Done - A 50 Year Journey"Follow in the DITY-- No one said it was going to be easy
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 | I want to do a Zenith so bad, but I just dont have the money. The Carb Listing shows a 12 month return policy, so all i got to loose is return shipping, I guess. I just can't find anywhere that lists an exact replacement carb for a GMC 248.
Last edited by Kyle b; 07/30/2017 3:29 PM.
53 GMC 2 Ton Stake Bed
61 C60 Project/Yard Art
72 Toyota FJ40 292/SM420 36's etc
92 LS400 Track/Drift car project
99 Superduty 7.3 Powerstroke Gooseneck hauler
07 Honda Accord V6 6speed kid hauler
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 | Vendor's description is, at best, wrong!
The 235 and 261 used different size carburetors! Which is it?
And granted my opinion, but why in the world would you want to downgrade from a Zenith to a Rochester?
Jon Maybe its not a specific listing and he has different rochester carbs for each motor and he sends you one for your truck?
53 GMC 2 Ton Stake Bed
61 C60 Project/Yard Art
72 Toyota FJ40 292/SM420 36's etc
92 LS400 Track/Drift car project
99 Superduty 7.3 Powerstroke Gooseneck hauler
07 Honda Accord V6 6speed kid hauler
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 | There are 4 Zenith carbs on Ebay at this writing.
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: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 28 | There are 4 Zenith carbs on Ebay at this writing.
Jon. So this is what i need? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1954-GMC-Truck-Zenith-Carburetor-Remanufactured-/172799390752?hash=item283ba57420:g:Bi8AAOSwONBZAfKl&vxp=mtr Thanks everyone for your help! I am excited to hear this ol girl purr!
Last edited by Kyle b; 07/30/2017 6:38 PM.
53 GMC 2 Ton Stake Bed
61 C60 Project/Yard Art
72 Toyota FJ40 292/SM420 36's etc
92 LS400 Track/Drift car project
99 Superduty 7.3 Powerstroke Gooseneck hauler
07 Honda Accord V6 6speed kid hauler
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 |
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 | | |
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