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1912 Buick Carburetor


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I have a 1912 Buick. Later in its life it was fitted with a Tillotson JR1A carb. I've been having trouble with it. Any suggestions for a substitute carb that may perform better? What about repair kits - vendor? Any help will be appreciated.

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Guest imported_Joe Kieliszek

Hi,

The literature that I have shows Buick models 28 and 29 as originally using

either a Schebler or Marvel carb; Models 35 and 36 both used

Schebler. Model 43 (the big one) used a Stromberg. The earlier

Schebler model D works decent with a few internal modifications as

long as you don't mind crawling under to adjust the mixture screw

when the car starts to warm up.

Also, the addition of a hot air intake pipe between the carburetor

and the exhaust manifold (like the Model T Ford) greatly improves

performance as it prevents icing of the intake pipe- especially

if it is an aluminum casting.

Best of luck,

Joe Kieliszek grin.gif

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Joe - does your reference material state which model of Schebler (D or L) that may have been used; or do you have pictures? We have information that the 1911 used the model D; and the 1913 used the model L. We do not show which was used on the 1912.

Jon.

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Guest imported_Joe Kieliszek

Hi Jon,

Unfortunetly, there is no mention of carb models; just engine specs

and ignition/carb suppliers.

Joe Kieliszek

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