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| | | | Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 7 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 7 | my 62 c10 with the 235 recently started sputtering at higher rpm during acceleration, after inspection I found that the paper filter element in my fuel filter had come loose allowing debris to pass through into the carb so I'm thinking I need to rebuild/clean the carb now but I'm wondering if there are any new carbs that would bolt on that would offer better performance? Someone told me the Carter YF carb would work and gives a little better performance? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,497 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,497 | You will need the YF3211S for your 235 and it will be an improvement.
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,497 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,497 | Welcome to the site, by the way...just noticed the post number 1. Also, you won't find any "new" carburetors for the 235...at least not ones we can say are good ones. But you may find some pretty nice (maybe even new old stock) Carters on the big auction site of the internet.
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,687 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,687 | my 62 c10 with the 235 recently started sputtering at higher rpm during acceleration, after inspection I found that the paper filter element in my fuel filter had come loose allowing debris to pass through into the carb so I'm thinking I need to rebuild/clean the carb now but I'm wondering if there are any new carbs that would bolt on that would offer better performance? Someone told me the Carter YF carb would work and gives a little better performance? Is your current carb a Rochester B? The Carter YF is better than the B, but it would be good to confirm your current state before walking you down that path.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 108 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 108 | I just bought a YF3211S for my 58 235 engine (yet to be installed) - there are a couple more on the Auction site currently
That is the Auto choke version and was never an OEM installed carburetor, but a Carter retrofit to replace the OEM Rochester
See the sticky at the top of this forum section for issues concerning the Rochester
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'51 Chevy 3100 Truck - OEM 216 Engine; three speed column shift transmission 6 Bolt disc conversion with dual master/vacuum booster 12V alternator conversion. 235 engine in waiting  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 7 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 7 | Yes I believe its a rochester B with the manual choke | | | | | Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 7 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 7 | So I have a 62 c10 and I found some info by Carbking showing the Carter YF 3211 is for 60-62 trucks with the 235 and I see one for sale on eBay but it has the automatic choke and my truck has the manual choke. Can I run an auto choke on my truck? not familiar with those but I assume I could just wire up ignition source and it would work
the Carter YF 2100S shows its for 53-59 chevy truck with 235 and the manual choke, would this one work with a 1962? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 108 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 108 | You probably want a 2100S if you want the manual choke.
'51 Chevy 3100 Truck - OEM 216 Engine; three speed column shift transmission 6 Bolt disc conversion with dual master/vacuum booster 12V alternator conversion. 235 engine in waiting | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,687 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,687 | So I have a 62 c10 and I found some info by Carbking showing the Carter YF 3211 is for 60-62 trucks with the 235 and I see one for sale on eBay but it has the automatic choke and my truck has the manual choke. Can I run an auto choke on my truck? not familiar with those but I assume I could just wire up ignition source and it would work
the Carter YF 2100S shows its for 53-59 chevy truck with 235 and the manual choke, would this one work with a 1962? The 3211S has an auto choke, but it’s hot air, not electric. You would just need to plumb the choke stove and abandon the manual choke system on the truck. There are kits to convert an auto choke to manual, but I tend to think the results are a little ugly to look at.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,766 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,766 | The top of the air horn on the 3211s differs from that of the 2100s.
Have never personally tried this, but I believe the 2100s would work on the 60~62 235's by using a different air cleaner.
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 | | |
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