I have recently installed the two barrel from Langdon's. I also got the HEI distributor and the adaptor for the air cleaner that makes it all look some what original. It runs noticeably better.
What carb is that, ///do you have a picture of the air cleaner adapter?
1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
I got the same carburetor, air cleaner adapter & HEI from Tom Langdon a couple of months ago. My truck has never run so well & good prices, too.
~Denny 1953 Chevy 3100 w/1960 261 cid, 848 head | Weber 32/36 progressive 2 barrel carb. | Three on the tree & 3:55 torque tube | 12 V w/Gener-Nator & 6 V starter In the Gallery Forum 1998 Chevy Suburban 350 ci awd/4wd
As you all can see from my picture, I have used flex tube for the fuel and vacuum lines. One of the guys at the Stovebolt Reunion did a class on bending and flaring metal tubing which got me thinking about doing that on my truck. Have any of you done that? I'm thinking it would make it look pretty cool......
Flaring tubing is very rewarding. I would not attempt a stainless steel line unless you have invested in an extremely expensive, high quality flaring tool. The new nickel-copper brake line that is available looks nice and is easy to bend and flare. Flared carb lines
~ Dave 1950 Chevrolet 3600 3/4-ton with 261 engine & T5 Transmission
I have one of those carbs that I was thinking about installing on my 261 but wondered if the carb would be large enough for that engine. I have a Rochester 2 bbl on it now and performs well. Use the truck for pulling a 2000lb camper. Any ideas whether this Weber carb would be an improvement or not. Dave
I replaced a Rochester B on my 261. I swapped the original 4.11 rear end in my '53 3100 with a 3.55 & the truck rolls along beautifully at 70 mph.
~Denny 1953 Chevy 3100 w/1960 261 cid, 848 head | Weber 32/36 progressive 2 barrel carb. | Three on the tree & 3:55 torque tube | 12 V w/Gener-Nator & 6 V starter In the Gallery Forum 1998 Chevy Suburban 350 ci awd/4wd