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02-11-2016, 12:15 PM | #1 |
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Downdraft Carburetors?
anyone here using a period correct downdraft Carb on their Model A? Just curious on the performance compared to the stock updraft.
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02-11-2016, 12:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
I'm using a Stromberg 48, the difference in performance is very noticeable. However , I don't know how period correct it is. You may want to look around on the HAMB website for ideas. Ive also seen Winfield DD carbs used.
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03-06-2016, 05:07 PM | #3 | |
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Do you think there is an dangerous level of stress on your engine when using the Stromberg 48 dual intake carb? |
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03-06-2016, 06:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
How far do we 'stretch' "Period Correct" nomenclature ?
- 1928-1931 ? - 1925-1935 ? - '25 to pre-war (1942) ? - Other ? A little tighter sense of what we are talking about may produce a response that is a little closer to what you are asking. __________________________ My '28 Phaeton's 'touring' engine with stock Zenith / distributor runs very strong and 'snappy'. My '31 Dlx Coupe, with Ron Kelley 'Touring Engine', with it's F.S. electronic ignition and Stromberg 97 carb., cast iron exhaust headers - runs like a scalded dog after a bitch in heat ! Just hearing the engine builds my adrenaline and chops ten years off my age. |
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03-06-2016, 08:27 PM | #6 | |
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02-11-2016, 01:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
I have two Stromberg 81's on my car. Just love it!
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02-11-2016, 01:27 PM | #8 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
Why aren't a pair of sidedraft carbs used? Seems like that would give the most direct airflow.
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02-11-2016, 01:55 PM | #9 |
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02-11-2016, 01:56 PM | #10 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
A pair of side draft SU carbs from an MGC or a Jag would be interesting.
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02-11-2016, 03:50 PM | #11 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
Our Coupe will have SU Carbs. Learning Curve is steep for me.
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02-11-2016, 06:09 PM | #12 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
Those are the later HIF carbs, with internal float bowl, not like the HS series carbs I posted a photo of.
Now you have me thinking. My supercharged MGB has an HIF6, and two of those would be a good setup. |
02-11-2016, 07:06 PM | #13 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
I've got two actual period correct Bendix-Stromberg carburetors. With the proper down draft intakes, see page 75 in the book: Those Wonderful Unauthorized Accessories for Model A Ford". Both carbs need restoring
and I hope to do so before my time runs out. 4ever4 on this board has a personal website that has a good write up and pics on these set-ups. Bob-A |
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I used fuel injection instead. |
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03-06-2016, 08:17 PM | #15 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
Winfield BB on original Winfield BB intake. Nothing better for period correct.
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02-11-2016, 02:26 PM | #17 |
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I found this online a while back. I had a set of HIF carbs I thought about using, but got lazy and put on a weber 32/36.
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02-11-2016, 02:28 PM | #18 |
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Were did you get your plug wires?
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02-11-2016, 02:31 PM | #19 |
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Re: Downdraft Carburetors?
I have twin Strombergs with adjustable main jets which are running pretty well and know of two other cars with similar set-ups.
Tempting as twin SU's might be and I know of a successful installation of these, to me it seems wrong to put a British carb on an American motor? Keith |
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