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[email protected] · 11-02-2019, 07:41 PM

FRNKEORE send me an email at [email protected] Please.

tubman · 11-02-2019, 09:53 PM

You should be aware that the 4 BBL manifolds from Offenhauser and Edelbrock (as well as the one Speedway sells under it's own label) have what is known as the "square bore" carburetor bolt pattern. As such, they all need an adapter to use a Holley or Edelbrock. There are many carburetion experts who view any kind of carb adapter as inefficient.

I like the look of older "square bore" 4 BBL's (WCFB's and early Rochester 4G's) on these engines over the new Holley's and Edelbrocks. However, decent cores are almost impossible to find and expensive if you do.

This was not the case 10 years ago.

chap52 · 11-03-2019, 08:33 AM

Benefits...Looks Cool... Chap

JSeery · 11-03-2019, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipswanson

What's the title and/or ISBN of the book. I'll pick up a copy.

Flathead Facts by John W Lawson.

[email protected] · 11-03-2019, 10:02 PM

Thank you all. FRNKEORE was great talking on the phone and great tips. I will put it up n the rack and run it and check to see where the vibes come from. Also will check on the bigger carb with a 4 bolt conversion. You guys are wonderful. Jim.

frnkeore · 11-04-2019, 01:35 AM

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It was very enjoyable, talking to you, Jim.

Ol' Ron · 11-04-2019, 07:39 PM

You can get Johns book at Max VP, He also had many parts for the engines and transmissions.

Talkwrench · 11-05-2019, 07:20 PM

I'd go for more wan... show factor, I drive with twin 97's on a slingshot everyday. with mine it takes a while for it to heat up and run well, meaning I have to keep the choke on longer. In traffic the single carb is probably faster too. But whats surprising is that I can get 22Hg with the twins [at sea level, idle just over 600 rpm] not bad for a flathead...

Bored&Stroked · 11-05-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Talkwrench

But whats surprising is that I can get 22Hg with the twins [at sea level, idle just over 600 rpm] not bad for a flathead...

Yeah, but that is because you guys are upside down and your sea level is a lot lower than ours . . . causing much better vacuum to be generated.

Just kidding yah!

I hope to get back to OZ soon - I only wish I could bring one of my HotRods over to drive from the Gold Coast back to Sydney. I've had some wonderful times on that route!

Talkwrench · 11-05-2019, 08:59 PM

Ohhh its global warming..

You'll have to try the west coast next time!

Tinker · 11-05-2019, 10:01 PM

If you are not going for max acceleration and just want to drive. You could probably get around 22mpg on a single carb. 4 barrel being the in-between. It was in the 70s and big blocks gas wasn't a concern. Well...

Most of us don't drive these everyday. I'd have a gasser to get groceries once a month in a perfect world.

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[email protected] · 11-09-2019, 06:23 PM

Had a 53 Mercury manifold complete with carb, fan 4 blade and fuel pump. Is this T-pot carb any good and would it perform like a Rochester 2g? What is the CFM?

[email protected] · 11-09-2019, 06:24 PM

Given to me . FREE.

tubman · 11-09-2019, 06:30 PM

They're all right, I guess. They are a bit smaller than the small base Rochesters, and parts and kits are harder to find and pricier. On the other hand, you don't have to bore the manifold out for them to perform at top efficiency. They are Holley 885's. I would check with some of the carb guys (Charlie ny, scicala, Uncle Max) and see if they will rebuild them and how much.

The price is certainly right.

[email protected] · 11-09-2019, 06:54 PM

which 2bbl would give me the best performance with the Merc manifold?

tubman · 11-09-2019, 07:03 PM

I have never run a Merc carb (885), but I would expect that the Rochester (being a larger, more modern carb) would yield better performance. You might also want to consider a Holley 2110 3 bolt version, as they are larger than a stock 94. The 2G flows more than the 2110. Both of these choices would require enlarging the manifold throttle bores. When I do a Mercury manifold for a 2G, I use a "Rota-Broach" that will bore them out all the way down to the floor of the manifold. I then use a die grinder to blend the edges. It's probably overkill, but it's kinda fun!

[email protected] · 06-30-2020, 06:19 PM

FOUND THE VIBRATION. It was an incorrectly built and installed rear transmission mount. George Sprowl of Antique Express in Searsmont Maine found it and fabricated a correct mount and installed it. Miracle worker for sure.
Thank you George

11-02-2019, 07:41 PM	#21
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: Dual carb advantage? FRNKEORE send me an email at [email protected] Please.

11-02-2019, 09:53 PM	#22
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Dual carb advantage? You should be aware that the 4 BBL manifolds from Offenhauser and Edelbrock (as well as the one Speedway sells under it's own label) have what is known as the "square bore" carburetor bolt pattern. As such, they all need an adapter to use a Holley or Edelbrock. There are many carburetion experts who view any kind of carb adapter as inefficient. I like the look of older "square bore" 4 BBL's (WCFB's and early Rochester 4G's) on these engines over the new Holley's and Edelbrocks. However, decent cores are almost impossible to find and expensive if you do. This was not the case 10 years ago. Last edited by tubman; 11-02-2019 at 10:10 PM.

11-03-2019, 10:02 PM	#25
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: Dual carb advantage? Thank you all. FRNKEORE was great talking on the phone and great tips. I will put it up n the rack and run it and check to see where the vibes come from. Also will check on the bigger carb with a 4 bolt conversion. You guys are wonderful. Jim.

11-04-2019, 01:35 AM	#26
frnkeore Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 782	Re: Dual carb advantage? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It was very enjoyable, talking to you, Jim. __________________ Frank '35 Ford Model 51 '48 Ford F3 '54 Ford Tudor Mainline

11-04-2019, 07:39 PM	#27
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: Dual carb advantage? You can get Johns book at Max VP, He also had many parts for the engines and transmissions.

11-05-2019, 10:01 PM	#31
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Dual carb advantage? If you are not going for max acceleration and just want to drive. You could probably get around 22mpg on a single carb. 4 barrel being the in-between. It was in the 70s and big blocks gas wasn't a concern. Well... Most of us don't drive these everyday. I'd have a gasser to get groceries once a month in a perfect world. .

11-09-2019, 06:23 PM	#32
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: Dual carb advantage? Had a 53 Mercury manifold complete with carb, fan 4 blade and fuel pump. Is this T-pot carb any good and would it perform like a Rochester 2g? What is the CFM?

11-09-2019, 06:24 PM	#33
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: Dual carb advantage? Given to me . FREE.

11-09-2019, 06:30 PM	#34
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Dual carb advantage? They're all right, I guess. They are a bit smaller than the small base Rochesters, and parts and kits are harder to find and pricier. On the other hand, you don't have to bore the manifold out for them to perform at top efficiency. They are Holley 885's. I would check with some of the carb guys (Charlie ny, scicala, Uncle Max) and see if they will rebuild them and how much. The price is certainly right. Last edited by tubman; 11-09-2019 at 06:36 PM.

11-09-2019, 06:54 PM	#35
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: Dual carb advantage? which 2bbl would give me the best performance with the Merc manifold?

11-09-2019, 07:03 PM	#36
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Dual carb advantage? I have never run a Merc carb (885), but I would expect that the Rochester (being a larger, more modern carb) would yield better performance. You might also want to consider a Holley 2110 3 bolt version, as they are larger than a stock 94. The 2G flows more than the 2110. Both of these choices would require enlarging the manifold throttle bores. When I do a Mercury manifold for a 2G, I use a "Rota-Broach" that will bore them out all the way down to the floor of the manifold. I then use a die grinder to blend the edges. It's probably overkill, but it's kinda fun!

06-30-2020, 06:19 PM	#37
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: Dual carb advantage? FOUND THE VIBRATION. It was an incorrectly built and installed rear transmission mount. George Sprowl of Antique Express in Searsmont Maine found it and fabricated a correct mount and installed it. Miracle worker for sure. Thank you George