Need help about Stromberg Carburetor WW2

[Texasdino]

Hi,

 

in my wonderfull 58´Buick Special 4 door sedan I have a Stromberg Carburator WW2.

 

The start automatic does not well. 

 

The reason is the plate where is located in the right exhaust manifold. The plate is tight (over the years) and open.

 

When the motor is cold the plate is open but should be closed for a better cold start to bring warm air to the carburetor start automatic.

 

If the engine is warm everthing is well.

 

A friend told me, I should use a electric choke on my carburetor and than the cold start is more better.

 

I need a dealer or a tip where I can order that electric choke.

 

Thanks for help, maybee someone have a tip to me to solve the problem.

 

Sorry for my english, I´m a german Buick driver :-)

 

Jens 

[Beemon]

If it's a carter, probably something off an Edelbrock/late Carter would work. You just need to measure the diameter of the plastic cap and then cross reference the size. If the vacuum tube comes off the base, you'll need a cap. Otherwise, it comes off the cap you're good to go. 

 

I have played with both in your situation. The heat choke works okay but takes a really long time. The electric choke works best but doesn't stay on long enough on really cold mornings. 

 

Good luck! 

[Texasdino]

Hi,

 

that is a good idea,

 

I will check the diameter.

 

I think the spring I can use again.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Jens