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Old 02-17-2020, 09:17 PM   #1
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Default 97 stromberg on a standard 28 -possible?

Hi Everyone, I've tried to see what's out there regarding this but it seems there are a few opinions. My motor is stock. Will a 97 work or should I look at an 81 Stromberg.Thanks
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Old 02-17-2020, 11:25 PM   #2
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Hi Everyone, I've tried to see what's out there regarding this but it seems there are a few opinions. My motor is stock. Will a 97 work or should I look at an 81 Stromberg.Thanks
My car ran better with the 97.
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Old 02-18-2020, 03:27 AM   #3
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Thanks 1929, I'm guessing you're running a fuel pump?
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Thanks 1929, I'm guessing you're running a fuel pump?
I was, but not needed as long as I don't go over 60mph for to long.
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I run a 97 on my A ,no fuel pump ,it will run up hil,l on the flat, and full throttle right down to empty.
Do a search under my posts and see the float valve mod I did,
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Old 02-18-2020, 06:59 PM   #6
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I would recommend the new Strombergs made in England, a lot less trouble. They actually just started reproducing an 81 sized carb which I have yet to try but seems very good.
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A single "97" will work just fine.


If you were running a dual carb intake, 2 "81's" would work best.


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Thanks for the suggestions guys!
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Thanks Lawrie!
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Old 02-19-2020, 12:22 PM   #10
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Location of Lawrie's Mod: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...loat+valve+mod
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Old 02-20-2020, 09:34 PM   #11
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Use one 97, or two 81 carbs on a Model A. You can use two 97 carbs, but must run them lean.
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