The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop can I put a 2 barrel carb on?

I've been reading this forum for quite a while (year or so?) and have picked up that the single barrel carb has some problems with it that changing to a 2 barrel carb solves simply. If I'm wrong about this let me know.

If I'm right, can I put a 2 barrel carb on my stock intake manifold? Its a '55 235 from a hydromatic. I thought I read about a converter plate you could get for it. If so, could someone recommend a carb (please be specific) that would work for it and where to get it?

I really don't want to put 2 carbs on it, I would like to keep the stock manifold. I do have the manifold off my 216 if that would work too, but I would think the one that came with the 235 would be better.

I have the single barrel that came with it, but its been sitting a long time and I've never had much luck rebuilding carbs. Thanks!

Some guy's put on the Holley/Weber conversion & they work out real good. You should be able to rebuild the one that came on it. The model B is about as simple as a carb. can get. Often it is easier to fix what you have then start modifying things. It will be a lot cheaper too.

wasn't there something on other posts about the single barrel frosting or something and people trying to put warm air to them?

You can pick up a rebuild kit for the model B manual choke carb at Car Quest part# 123A advance has them to I can't remember the part # though. But they can cross reference the Car Quest part number. I picked up a kit last week for around $18.00. As far as a single barrel frosting I have never had the problem.

Summit has the adapter plate for the single to two barrel for less than $20. Then while you are there check on the price of the Holley/Weber carb. You will find that it is cheaper to get a kit and try it. I'm not real savvy at carb stuff, but, I rebuilt mine in about 3 hours. Just take your time, and read through the instructions, twice if necessary, everything is in the kit, that you need, to do all of the adjustments.
If I can do it, most, everyone else can to. You will also need a couple of cans of carb cleaner, use it liberally in all of the nooks and crannies.
However the choice is up to you, as to which way to go.
good luck in your endeavors and don't hesitate to ask for help as you get along.

With the stock manifolds/cam, ther really is no need to go with a 2bbl, the stock single will work just fine. Like the others said, the Rochester B isn't too bad to rebuild. I will admit, I personally don't care for them, seems most of them I've dealt with were either warped or cracked, or both. Couln't even use them for a core. A good alternative would be the Carter YF, model 2100S. Just make 100% sure that you get the Chevy version, as the ford version is jetted way too rich for a Chevrolet.

Get the correct kit for your rebuild. Set up a place where you have plenty of room and good light. Turn on the tunes, lock the door, and keep the cell phone handy in case you have to call someone for some part numbers or whatever. And get after it. You can do it. If I can do it, I promise you, you'll amaze yourself at how easy it is. And just remember, it's just part of a machine, that men made. And men will sooner or later have to fix it. You will come out ahead and feel really good at getting it fixed.Any problems, and this site has more of the best folks in the world to help you with any problems. Just ask.