1927 Carburetor Stromberg T-1 for Erskine

Looking for a good working order or rebuildable carb for 1927 / 6 cylinder engine. Car is just about set to go but need a carb.Would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have one or know of someone that might have one? (Stromberg #3717514) Have been looking for months with no luck thus far! Appreciate any help.

Is it possible to use a Zenith Carb on this engine? If so, model/type/year etc?

Is your carb gone? Missing?

Is your carb gone? Missing?

Yes, the carb is missing. Understand they were made of pig iron and vary few are left to be found!

So I need an origional or a substitute that is known to work?

Appreciate any help. Thanks Mike

Mike - here is a blog from our website:

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The carburetor for which you are inquiring is one of a group of auto parts (carburetors, fuel pumps, door handles, generator back plates, etc.) made from a zinc alloy (“pot metal”, “white metal”, etc.) that is chemically unstable and therefore not useable. We once submitted a sample of this metal to a metalurgist who tested it and informed us that there was about 4 times the amount of lead in this mix as in the later (about 1935) mix. This material cracks with age and heat.

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Carburetors which fall into this category include:

Schebler model U

Johnson model H and model R

Marvel (all with zinc alloy bodies 1925~1930,31)

Stromberg model T and model U

Tillotsons from 1923 through 1935

Zenith model 105

End of blog.

There are a number of different carburetors which may be used on your Erskine. While there are many original carburetors from other vehicles which may be used successfully, acquiring a universal carb with the correct flange mounting AND ESPECIALLY the correct internal venturi size will make for the easiest installation.

Jon.

I realize this  post is from 2015 but I am in the same boat now and wondering what carb you came up with ? Hope you’re Erskine is running fine !