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#56592 02/16/2006 11:27 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 126 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 126 | I have a 1942 3/4 ton with the original 216 engine. It is time to rebuild the carb but I am having trouble finding a kit and more importantly which kit to buy. There seems to be quite a few from some sources and others have only two different kits.
There is the number 421 on the base of the carb and other various patents and such.
If someone can help me I would be very grateful. Also can someone tell me if this would be the original and correct carb for my 42 truck.
Thanks so much. Chris
Chris Simmonds
1942 Chevy 3/4 ton
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#56593 02/16/2006 2:43 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 | The 421 is not totally unique so impossible from this number to be certain, but this number would have been on the underside of the W-1 used in 1942.
More information would be necessary to identify the carb completely.
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 | | |
#56594 02/16/2006 6:32 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 126 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 126 | Jon,
Thank you for the reply. That certainly answers the later part of my question. That is good to know that this is the original carb for this 42 truck.
What other info do you need from the carb to positively identify which kit I will need?
Chris
Chris Simmonds
1942 Chevy 3/4 ton
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#56595 02/16/2006 10:04 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 | Chris - you have mail.
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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