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charles=fla · 05-29-2016, 08:23 PM

our 6 cyl..one barrel ,carb leaks gas at the glass side cover,,so what carb can we replace it with that's cheap and will run good..we need to buy a good used one thank you..Charles..

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Alaska Jim · 05-29-2016, 09:28 PM

I personally like the glass bowl Holley 1 bbl carbs. don't know what your problem is, but if you are set on replacing it, Daytona Carburetor makes a replacement that is a new carb. , not a rebuilt one of what you have. it is supposed to be better that the one you have. I have no experience with them so I do not know much about it. Try this link and ck out their web site. https://daytonaparts.com/?gclid=CMT9...FUmRfgodDLAF9g

Daves55Sedan · 05-30-2016, 12:34 AM

The Holley 1904 glass bowl carb can have a tendency to warp around the flange where the bowl mounts if people tighten the hold down clamp too tight. Then the gasket won't seal.
I have one of those on my '55 Ford Courier Sedan delivery wagon with a 223 I-block 6 and it had also been warped due to overtightening.
I heated the flange very carefully with a propane torch and put it in a vice to straighten the bent surface and it worked like a charm. Do not overheat or you will melt the malleable Iron main body.

Daves55Sedan · 05-30-2016, 12:37 AM

BTW, I have also seen the new replacement type carb available at Daytona parts but it may require modifications to your gas pedal linkage. It is a universal replacement for many different years of 6-cyl engines.

scicala · 05-30-2016, 10:38 AM

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Save money and just repair the glass bowl carb. They are easy to work on and you will still be original (if that matters to you).

Good advice from Daves55Sedan on de-warping the main body (die cast zinc), if that's the reason for the leak. Could just be a deteriorated bowl gasket too.

Sal

05-29-2016, 08:23 PM	#1
charles=fla Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 337	53 fd 6 cyl carb what replacements.. our 6 cyl..one barrel ,carb leaks gas at the glass side cover,,so what carb can we replace it with that's cheap and will run good..we need to buy a good used one thank you..Charles..)..

05-29-2016, 09:28 PM	#2
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: 53 fd 6 cyl carb what replacements.. I personally like the glass bowl Holley 1 bbl carbs. don't know what your problem is, but if you are set on replacing it, Daytona Carburetor makes a replacement that is a new carb. , not a rebuilt one of what you have. it is supposed to be better that the one you have. I have no experience with them so I do not know much about it. Try this link and ck out their web site. https://daytonaparts.com/?gclid=CMT9...FUmRfgodDLAF9g

05-30-2016, 12:34 AM	#3
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 53 fd 6 cyl carb what replacements.. The Holley 1904 glass bowl carb can have a tendency to warp around the flange where the bowl mounts if people tighten the hold down clamp too tight. Then the gasket won't seal. I have one of those on my '55 Ford Courier Sedan delivery wagon with a 223 I-block 6 and it had also been warped due to overtightening. I heated the flange very carefully with a propane torch and put it in a vice to straighten the bent surface and it worked like a charm. Do not overheat or you will melt the malleable Iron main body.

05-30-2016, 12:37 AM	#4
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 53 fd 6 cyl carb what replacements.. BTW, I have also seen the new replacement type carb available at Daytona parts but it may require modifications to your gas pedal linkage. It is a universal replacement for many different years of 6-cyl engines.

05-30-2016, 10:38 AM	#5
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: 53 fd 6 cyl carb what replacements.. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Save money and just repair the glass bowl carb. They are easy to work on and you will still be original (if that matters to you). Good advice from Daves55Sedan on de-warping the main body (die cast zinc), if that's the reason for the leak. Could just be a deteriorated bowl gasket too. Sal