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Ed in Maine · 01-24-2021, 07:43 AM

I have both cars, Model B and Model A. Yes the B has a bit more performance but not enough to justify all that work and expense to change out the engines. One thing that I do not like is the carburetor on the B. It does not use the GAV the same as a Model A. On the B, the GAV is opened 3/4 turn for start and warmup only. Then it is closed. You have no fine fuel adjustment like on a Model A. It is one thing less for the driver to play with, it was progress! I admit I am a traditionalist, I don't like modifications if they are not advantageous. I wouldn't buy a Model A without the original style engine. Just my take, Ed

01-24-2021, 07:43 AM	#9
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: 32 model b engine I have both cars, Model B and Model A. Yes the B has a bit more performance but not enough to justify all that work and expense to change out the engines. One thing that I do not like is the carburetor on the B. It does not use the GAV the same as a Model A. On the B, the GAV is opened 3/4 turn for start and warmup only. Then it is closed. You have no fine fuel adjustment like on a Model A. It is one thing less for the driver to play with, it was progress! I admit I am a traditionalist, I don't like modifications if they are not advantageous. I wouldn't buy a Model A without the original style engine. Just my take, Ed