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#32140 03/20/2003 6:10 AM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 | Gonna be building the Sleeper55's engine in the near future. It's a 55 235 with Tattersfield dual intake. I have lots of Rochester carbs and one Carter, but I could get another Carter if need be. the question is- which carbs should I use? Is one type carb better for this application and why. This engine will be mildly enhanced.
Oly in Oregon Rest in Peace1945 GMC COE Victory Truck 1953 Willys CJ3B 1955 Chevy 1st series 3/4-ton 1958 WIFE Last series Never say "Whoa" in a mud hole
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#32141 03/20/2003 6:36 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | Coming from Oly,,,,The old engine rebuilding guru???
What linkage are you using?
WHat carbs will fit on the manifold?
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#32142 03/20/2003 8:20 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | The old speed books promote the use of Zenith carbs , , but Stromberg carbs are better and will probably cost you more.
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#32143 03/20/2003 5:38 PM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 | Dusty, do you have any numbers that I might, should, look for?
Oly in Oregon Rest in Peace1945 GMC COE Victory Truck 1953 Willys CJ3B 1955 Chevy 1st series 3/4-ton 1958 WIFE Last series Never say "Whoa" in a mud hole
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#32144 03/20/2003 11:01 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 346 | This looks like a Chevy carb. Zenith carb
'38 Chevy 1-1/2 ton
'49 Chevy 1/2 ton
'54 Chevy 6400 2 ton
'55.2 GMC 3/4 ton
'56 GMC 1-ton
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#32145 03/20/2003 11:34 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | The carter and zenith carbs are easier to tune for multiple installations than the Rochesters. I'm going to use two 2bbl Holley 94's with an edmunds intake on mine. You can buy adjustable main jets and differant vacuum power valves for them.
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#32146 03/21/2003 1:12 AM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | olBlue found'em for ya, Oly - check the mount hole spacing to be sure and fly at it - there's a pair of'em and they look "new" - maybe 40 bucks for the pair?
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#32147 03/21/2003 3:06 AM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 | Thanks olblue, looks like maybe they will work out. I seem to get lost on Ebay. I never know what to look for-LOL.
Oly in Oregon Rest in Peace1945 GMC COE Victory Truck 1953 Willys CJ3B 1955 Chevy 1st series 3/4-ton 1958 WIFE Last series Never say "Whoa" in a mud hole
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#32148 03/21/2003 4:43 AM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 346 | Geez, if I could just find some of the stuff I need that easy....
'38 Chevy 1-1/2 ton
'49 Chevy 1/2 ton
'54 Chevy 6400 2 ton
'55.2 GMC 3/4 ton
'56 GMC 1-ton
No Room Left in Shop
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#32149 03/21/2003 5:21 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 73 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 73 | why are the zenith carbs better than the rochesters? | | |
#32150 03/21/2003 11:26 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 | Check the manifold bolt pattern. Size 2 carburetor bases have center-to-center spacing of two and eleven/sixteenth inches. Size 3 carburetor bases have center-to-center spacing of two and fifteen/sixteenth inches.
We really like the Carter W-1 (1946-1948 Chevrolet) for size 2 carburetors (mechanical power system).
For size 3 carburetors, Zenith 28AV12, 28BV12; Stromberg BXOV-3, and BXUV-3 work well.
In any case, an EXACT MATCH BY PART NUMBER is desirable.
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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