Dynaflash8 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I would love to find a NOS or Rebuilt 1941 Buick 60-70-90 AA-1 rear carburetor for my 1941 Buick Roadmaster. I would also be interested in buying a complete used carburetor that I can send off to be rebuilt. Does anybody have one laying around? I saw a used one on eBay about six months ago and neglected to jump on it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I don't have either one, but there is an early production, and a late production. Which front are you trying to match? Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 I didn't know there was an early and a late carb. I have a NOS front carb in the box. What do you want me to look for on the box or the carb? The carbs on the car work great, but are really scummy. I don't want to log the car down to have them rebuilt. I have a NOS Stronberg kit for the front and two of them for the rear carb. I have no idea if the ones on the car are early or late. The kits do not mention if they are for an early or late carb. Thanks for your reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The Stromberg sales number should be on the box. The Stromberg code number (7-something) will be stamped (not raised) on the top cover of the carburetor. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 hours ago, carbking said: The Stromberg sales number should be on the box. The Stromberg code number (7-something) will be stamped (not raised) on the top cover of the carburetor. Jon. The NOS Front carburetor is a Stromberg Bendix AAV Number 380104. Both of the kits I have for it fit three different AAV's including this one. Is it your recommendation if or when I use this carburetor that I rebuild it first, or just go ahead and use it? Thanks for your experience and help. Earl Beauchamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Looks like there is a pair of used ones on EBay this evening. Edited July 16, 2018 by g-g-g0 Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 9 hours ago, g-g-g0 said: Looks like there is a pair of used ones on EBay this evening. I've been watching ebay for 1941 Buick more than once a day and I just went there again. Ebay has a way of hiding stuff. I've put stuff up for sale and never found the listing but sold it anyway. Can you give me a lead on how to find these carburetors if they're still there? Also, my aunt and uncle had 1942 Buick Special 46S during the war and afterward until they bought a 1951 Buick in about 1952 or 53. It was two-tone green. I even have the serial or motor number on a 1946 registration card. I'm sure it never made it's way to Indiana, but it would be interesting to know. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 19 hours ago, Dynaflash8 said: The NOS Front carburetor is a Stromberg Bendix AAV Number 380104. Both of the kits I have for it fit three different AAV's including this one. Is it your recommendation if or when I use this carburetor that I rebuild it first, or just go ahead and use it? Thanks for your experience and help. Earl Beauchamp The matching carb would be Stromberg sales 380088, code 7-61. Jon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Dynaflash8 said: I've been watching ebay for 1941 Buick more than once a day and I just went there again. Ebay has a way of hiding stuff. I've put stuff up for sale and never found the listing but sold it anyway. Can you give me a lead on how to find these carburetors if they're still there? Also, my aunt and uncle had 1942 Buick Special 46S during the war and afterward until they bought a 1951 Buick in about 1952 or 53. It was two-tone green. I even have the serial or motor number on a 1946 registration card. I'm sure it never made it's way to Indiana, but it would be interesting to know. Earl Earl - just noticed your question. The components Stromberg used do not deteriorate such as the gaskets used by both Carter (before 1958) and Rochester. On the other hand, we have spiders here in Missouri Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 hours ago, carbking said: The matching carb would be Stromberg sales 380088, code 7-61. Jon. Thank you Jon, Earl 30 minutes ago, carbking said: Earl - just noticed your question. The components Stromberg used do not deteriorate such as the gaskets used by both Carter (before 1958) and Rochester. On the other hand, we have spiders here in Missouri Jon. Jon, So all you have to do is find me a new AAV-1 380088 or a used one and rebuild it and sell it to me. How's that sound? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 It sounds rather difficult, those carbs do NOT grow on trees! The Carter versions are more common, but I don't have a set of those either. For a "driver" (NOT numbers matching), we have suggested for years, and set up several using two of the normal single 2 barrel carbs used on the 40/50 engines, and converting to solid linkage, rather than progressive. Both carbs run all of the time. Better driveability, more power, better fuel economy, but will lose points at a car show. If you do this, you need two exact matching carbs, but matching single 2 barrel carbs for the 40/50 series is not a difficult task. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I don't see how two carbs running all the time could give better fuel mileage than one running most of the time and I don't want Carter Carbs as used on the 40-50 models. I am unaware, also that the 40-50 cars are not progressive linkage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) On 7/16/2018 at 8:47 AM, carbking said: The matching carb would be Stromberg sales 380088, code 7-61. Jon. Jon: I found a code 7-56 on ebay. It is a core. Can it be built with my NOS Stromberg kit. It also says it is a Rochester H and I don't know what that means. Earl Edited July 17, 2018 by Dynaflash8 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 7-56 is the 40/50 carb. Rochester H was used on the Chevrolet Corvair. If the seller doesn't know the difference, run! Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks. This person I think just picked some stuff up in junkyards or something. they sell all sorts of stuff. Thanks: another blind alley. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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