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#68416 11/10/2006 12:52 PM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 87 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 87 | When I purchased my '59 Apache panel it was missing the carb. I thought that was no big deal because I knew where to locate several different Rochester 1B carbs. The problem is that the bolt pattern on the carb is 2 3/4" center to center and my manifold is 3" center to center. I have what I believe to be a 235 motor. Through what research I have been able to do it appears that all 1941 through 1974 six cylindar chevys used the Rochester 1B. Am I missing something, or do I have some kind or odd ball intake manifold?
Toxictiki
'59 Apache 3100 panel (235)
'51 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe (216)
'48 Binder KB-1 (flathead 6)
'77 Cadillac DeVille (425 donor)
"Once I was 'Chairman of the Bored' then I bought a Stovebolt."
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#68417 11/10/2006 2:25 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 165 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 165 | The smaller carb. is for 216 engine and the 3" is for 50-62 235 eng. | | |
#68418 11/10/2006 2:37 PM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 | Just a suggestion......get with Tom Langdon (Stovebolt Engine Co.)and get his Holly/Weber 5200 2 bbl carb with adaptor, linkage, and electric choke. I spent countless hours trying to get Rochesters to perform consistantly and the H/W out of the box is like magic. The total cost was less than a rebuilt Rochester and the driveability is awesome.
Do yourself a big favor and check it out. Hope this helps. | | |
#68419 11/10/2006 3:09 PM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 87 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 87 | Chevyb - Thanks for the info. I have a carb off of a '50 motor that I thought was a 235, but it must be a 216.
Toxictiki
'59 Apache 3100 panel (235)
'51 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe (216)
'48 Binder KB-1 (flathead 6)
'77 Cadillac DeVille (425 donor)
"Once I was 'Chairman of the Bored' then I bought a Stovebolt."
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#68420 11/10/2006 3:14 PM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 87 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 87 | Fla54Chevy3100 - Thanks for the info. Through reading on this site, I was aware of Tom Langdon and his carbs. I fully intend to eventually get his holley / Weber 2 barrel setup. What I need to do first is get the one barrel on the motor so I can make it run and evaluate what I need to do to it. As soon as I determine if that motor is good and will stay in the truck, then I will start adding extra stuff like the 2 barrel carb.
Toxictiki
'59 Apache 3100 panel (235)
'51 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe (216)
'48 Binder KB-1 (flathead 6)
'77 Cadillac DeVille (425 donor)
"Once I was 'Chairman of the Bored' then I bought a Stovebolt."
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#68421 11/11/2006 12:26 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 | Also, since the first Rochester carb was 1949 (Olds); and the first single barrel Rochester carb was 1950, it would appear that some of your research sources may be faulty.
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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