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Uncle Jack · 11-13-2021, 11:27 AM

I am starting a rebuild on my 8BA that has been sitting around to long and I have a vintage Edmunds dual intake I plan on using. I also have 2 pair of old ford script carburetors - one pair is marked model 8BA - 94, the other pair is marked ECW - 1 1/16. Should I use the 8BA 94s or does it matter - what is the difference ? I am also thinking I will probably go with a converted Chevy distributor. Thanks for any info.

Charlie ny · 11-13-2021, 11:51 AM

Use the 94's
Charlie ny

Uncle Jack · 11-14-2021, 10:22 AM

I think i will - thanks

scicala · 11-14-2021, 12:03 PM

I believe the ECW carbs would be from around a '56 Ford truck 272 Y Block V8. If you're after a little more air flow, the 1 1/16"carbs would have that, but also have a V-Bead for the air cleaner mointing, and not a flat circle like the passenger car 8BA' 94's.

Sal

Burt Lake Barn · 11-14-2021, 06:37 PM

From what I’ve read, the 8BA was used in 1949 and had been considered to have better flow than previous years. That would be my choice.

Newc · 11-14-2021, 06:46 PM

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Just remember the power valve rating for 94's in a pair ect. Newc

tubman · 11-14-2021, 07:49 PM

Talk to "Charlie ny" about this. He won't steer you wrong.

ford38v8 · 11-14-2021, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt Lake Barn

From what I’ve read, the 8BA was used in 1949 and had been considered to have better flow than previous years. That would be my choice.

Burt, with respect, I’d be interested in the source of your Comment on better flow. From my experience, I’ve seen nothing to support that belief.

Burt Lake Barn · 12-15-2021, 02:34 PM

You know Alan, I read that somewhere in a blog that listed the different model numbers of 94’s, what years they were used, on cars or trucks etc. and it had a few comments here and there about each. As with anything, some things are based on quantitative testing and some you find are opinions. I thought they talked about an improvement made that year to the fuel spray tubes or something.

11-13-2021, 11:27 AM	#1
Uncle Jack Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Rogers, NW Arkansas (the Ozarks) Posts: 2	Ford Carburetor question I am starting a rebuild on my 8BA that has been sitting around to long and I have a vintage Edmunds dual intake I plan on using. I also have 2 pair of old ford script carburetors - one pair is marked model 8BA - 94, the other pair is marked ECW - 1 1/16. Should I use the 8BA 94s or does it matter - what is the difference ? I am also thinking I will probably go with a converted Chevy distributor. Thanks for any info.

11-13-2021, 11:51 AM	#2
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Ford Carburetor question Use the 94's Charlie ny

11-14-2021, 10:22 AM	#3
Uncle Jack Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Rogers, NW Arkansas (the Ozarks) Posts: 2	Re: Ford Carburetor question I think i will - thanks

11-14-2021, 12:03 PM	#4
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,698	Re: Ford Carburetor question I believe the ECW carbs would be from around a '56 Ford truck 272 Y Block V8. If you're after a little more air flow, the 1 1/16"carbs would have that, but also have a V-Bead for the air cleaner mointing, and not a flat circle like the passenger car 8BA' 94's. Sal

11-14-2021, 06:37 PM	#5
Burt Lake Barn Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Indian River, Michigan Posts: 59	Re: Ford Carburetor question From what I’ve read, the 8BA was used in 1949 and had been considered to have better flow than previous years. That would be my choice.

11-14-2021, 06:46 PM	#6
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: Ford Carburetor question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just remember the power valve rating for 94's in a pair ect. Newc

11-14-2021, 07:49 PM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Ford Carburetor question Talk to "Charlie ny" about this. He won't steer you wrong.

12-15-2021, 02:34 PM	#9
Burt Lake Barn Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Indian River, Michigan Posts: 59	Re: Ford Carburetor question You know Alan, I read that somewhere in a blog that listed the different model numbers of 94’s, what years they were used, on cars or trucks etc. and it had a few comments here and there about each. As with anything, some things are based on quantitative testing and some you find are opinions. I thought they talked about an improvement made that year to the fuel spray tubes or something.