Originally posted by chopped 40:
Carter 2bbls or even Stromberg 97/94's will work. I suggest to stay away from the Strombergs as they are hard to find with out leaking throttle shafts and warped bases as they are 50+ year old carbs. Also the rebuild kits don't last long if you use re-formulated gas. It eats through the gaskets quicker!
RapRap
1940 ChoppedChevyCoupe
I would respectfully partially disagree.
First, Stromberg made the 97 (and were proud enough to put their name on ALL of them); Holley made the unmarked 94's.
The Stromberg 97 is a special case (for Ford) of the standard Stromberg EE-1.
The 94 is a special case (for Ford) of the Holley AA-1.
The major problem with the Stromberg 97 is the use of only 5 airhorn to bowl screws, which permits warpage of the airhorn. This must be corrected using a special jig, heat, and pressure. Stromberg gaskets are no more susceptible to RF fuel than any other. Occasionally, we find a badly worn throttle shaft, but shafts are readily available. Not saying they do not exist, but I have never seen a warped Stromberg base.
The major problem with the Holley 94 is the economiser diaphragm located in the bottom of the fuel bowl. These are susceptable to RF fuel, and when they fail, drain the bowl into the intake manifold. as there is a direct passage from the ecomomiser through the throttle body.
The Stromberg economiser valve is a brass valve with circuitry that, when open, simply augments the main metering system (discharges through the main discharge jets).
The Carter 2 barrels utilize the metering rod principal, thus no separate valve.
Jon.
