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#82608 09/06/2007 6:51 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 103 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 103 | I have searched the Swap Meet, so I will ask here for help in finding a 216 carb base for Rochester single barrel. I have 3 carbs - all with the 235 bases (larger hole spacing). Is ther a parts supplier for just the base? I do not want to buy a carb for $100 + for the base.
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#82609 09/06/2007 7:22 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,764 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,764 | BW - With all due respect, this may not be a good idea.
While the Rochester B is not high on my list of carburetors, I have to say that many have problems with these because they attempt to mismatch parts. Malfunctions due to mismatched parts are certainly not the fault of the carburetor manufacturer.
Some 216 bases MAY interchange with 235 bodies, but most will NOT. There are several different port configurations from throttle body to bowl.
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 | | |
#82610 09/07/2007 1:36 AM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 | I switched bases and have the small one available.works good for me, but I can see where a mismatch could occur. | | |
#82611 09/07/2007 1:56 AM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 224 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 224 | well today i bought a manifold for my 235. i thought they were all the same and i too have a big bore rochester and it dint fit the new manifold. so i says to myself i will work for hours and put my intake that is fine on the new exhaust well you
guessed it that wont work either. | | |
#82612 09/13/2007 5:37 PM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 67 | i'm selling a 216 rochester RP for $35 shipped if anyone is interested. is in the for sale section | | |
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