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| | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 | At the moment my ol' Rottenchester 1 bbl on the 261 is doing okay, but experience has taught me it won't be long before I'm tearing it down again. I know absolutely zero about carburetion but I do know I want something else on top of my manifold. Funds are extremely tight due to low income and high medical bills at present but I really want to get another carb that will match up to the 261 and give me reasonable performance and gas mileage. Any suggestions?
Dave :confused:
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#9773 09/13/2004 10:36 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 399 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 399 | Try the Holly/Weber progressiv carb.
Tom Langdon at Stovebolt Co. sales them for 65$ and the milage you get out of it is good for your budget.
Frank | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 | Unless you wish to change manifolds, I would suggest using a single barrel carb. For the 261, a Zenith 228 series from a GMC 270 would be an excellent choice; as would one of the size 3 Stromberg universals; or possibly a Carter YF from a Foorrdd 300-6.
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 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 | Thanks a whole bunch! I really appreciate the help. Dave 
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Do these choices work on a 235 with a 1 bbl Rochester? Does it take alot of modification of the linkage, throttle cable, & choke cable? | | |
#9777 09/14/2004 11:10 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,767 | With the 235, would suggest the aftermarket YF which Carter made specifically to work on the 235. (See the thread 'Carter Chevrolet YF carburetors').
It makes good economic sense for a manufacturer to offer replacement units for the more common product, so Carter offered replacements for the YF replacements to replace the Rochesters on the 216 and 235. I have not seen any indication that Carter offered a direct replacement for the 261.
Generally, a manufacturer will have more resources to spend on engineering a replacement unit than the average hobbyist. When possible, I like to use a unit which has been specifically engineered for the application.
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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