sacemoi Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 A friend recently purchased a 1928 DB Sedan & is not a computer user & asked me if I would inquire about some information. He wishes to purchase parts for the car but has no information to go by. Would someone please answer a few questions about the vehicle if possible.1. How many engines were offered in 1928, the one in the vehicle is a six cylinder, cast iron head. Would anyone know the size of the engine?2. If only one engine was available what make/type (spec) spark plug is correct for the engine?3. Where would he locate a carburetor rebuild kit? Sacemoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hope you can read this and hope it helps, as far as I know there are no rebuild kits per-say but I am sure someone will correct me on that if I am wrong, I dont know this particular car very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 What is that page from? I'd like to find out what they say about the 1932 line. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Backyardmechanic Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 We need the car number to advise on what model of 1928 you have. Also the engine may help too. There were 3 models Victory 6 Standard 6 and the senior The Victory 6 and Standard 6 share the same engine built by Dodge Brothers;Displacement is 212.3 C.I. Bore 3-7/8Stroke 4-1/2This engine is fitted with Brass babbitt bearing shell mainethe Rods are Babbit. Call us toll free 888-827-7601 at Romar for a free catalog. We can supply you with a carb. kit also.The Senior was fited with a Continial engine.Vern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacemoi Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 That is great Vern, I will get the info tomorrow during D/L hrs & most certainly make the call to Romar for the catalog...& kit...This really made it a great day,Thanks So Much for the quick response!Sacemoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Phil 32DL6....I can supply you with the information from a couple of books about your car. Send me your email address and I will make it happen. Johnkeiser31@charter.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hey Vern, is that a complete rebuild kit and if so why are they avail for this carb and not the U-2 used in 29, what are the differences and why is it so. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1930</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hope you can read this and hope it helps, as far as I know there are no rebuild kits per-say but I am sure someone will correct me on that if I am wrong, I dont know this particular car very well.</div></div> Carburetor kits are readily available.Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacemoi Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hello Again Vern, On the 1928 DB Sedan, the badge on the radiator states "Senior" & has a six cyl cast iron head engine. From what you stated on your last post, it should be a "Continial" engine & not a DB engine, correct? Any other info you can offer, would be helpful. I am getting ready to make the call to Romar for their catalog.....Really appreciate the help.....Sacemoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thats great carbking but again why this particular carb and not the 29 U-2? There is I am sure as many of these still out there. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulBarrett Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 You may also want to visit the the Dodge Brothers Club website at dodgebrothersclub.org they have a bunch of technical advisors listed and these guys are very knowledgeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacemoi Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks Paul, I will...Sacemoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Backyardmechanic Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hello ;Jason The U2 carb is made from pot metal and falls apart very easy There's a kit made for that carb but I have not found a rebuilter that will take on the job in rebuilting it. Sacemoi:Yes the Senior has a Continal engine in it.Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John1918 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Do you mean Continental engine?John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Not all the carbs were made from pot metal, later versions which are nearly identical in every way shape and form to one of the three pot metal variations that were offered in approx 29 for my car were produced up until the late 40s early 50s I am told. I have one of these cast U-2 carbs that I would like to buy a kit for, who offers the kit? I have made several inquires to carb suppliers over the years and have been told no kit avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulBarrett Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Anyone have an idea as to where I might source a 1928 head gasket for DB standard six modle 140/141? Also if you know of a source for a shop manual for the same car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I have a ton of head gaskets for Dodge 6s. Do you have a number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Backyardmechanic Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Jason,The updraft carb. was dicountue in 1933 and the u2 carb was discountue at that time.From 1933 on the dodge Brothers were fited with a downdraft carb stromburg to about 1938/39then the Carter B&B carb.was stock until the end of the Flat head sixes.All U2 carbs that I have came in contact with are Pot metal.Paul,We have a 140 standard 6 operation manual that I have used for information on my standard 6. The standard 6 could of been fitted with a TX Stromberg carb or a Stewart carburetor I run a Stewart carb as it's all brass and I belive it's the better Carb. of the two.On the DA that I purchase from BIG Mark it is fitted with a cater BB up draft which is a good replacement for most up draft carb. Vern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacemoi Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Vern, Not being at all educated in the DB vehicle, how does one tell the differance between the different carbs. Are there distingushing visable features on the pot metal one, etc?Sacemoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Vern, I have a cast U-2 carb ( that is old ) that needs a kit, apparently other autos used this carb much later than Dodge but it appears to be the same carb. Where might I find that kit you mentioned? ThanksJust in case you were curious this is the cast carb, like I had mentioned earlier I believe ( but not certain ) that DAs used three versions that were all very similar in appearance and I dont believe they ever used this cast carb but it was evidently an improved design offered later to other manuf. I am sure that any kits that would be avil for earlier U-2 would for the most part interchange with this later U-2 version. I am sure there are small differences but the majority would work with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacemoi Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Contrary to everything I have read, my friends 1928 DB Sedan "Senior" has a Carter Model 289S carburetor, is this carb a replacement?Sacemoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My Dodge Brothers Master Parts List says that stock for the Senior 6 would be a Stromberg UX-3 No.A-11943. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60ch Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have a U-2 with a cast iron top and die cast bottom. I spoke with Bill Cannon of Skinned Knuckles Magazine back in the early 90s and he told me that Stubebaker used a cast iron version of the U-2. I don't remember if he said that the whole carb was cast iron or just the top. Jason, is your carb totally cast iron? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have an extra U-2 that is totally cast iron. I think the DAs had pot metal only carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 The whole carb is cast iron and as I had mentioned before as far as I know Das, used three different variations of U-2, all identical in appearance unless you really started looking and they were all pot metal. The cast iron version is identical to one of these as far as I know but cant remember at which stage it duplicated. It may have been only two versions on DAs, researched it quite a while back and just cant remember exactely what I came up with. Now that you mention it Studabaker was one of the users for the cast iron version. Ok just did a quick look at what I had and this carb was used from 28-36 and was the last automotive type updraft series carb used. Construction materials vary, cast-iron, bronze, and zinc alloy, I have flange referances also which I used at one time to try and match with potential vehicles if anyone is interested. 28 was also the first year of the Stromberg downdraft carb. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest graat Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 hello Dodge loversI'm new on this forum and i need help with my 1928 Dodge Standard Six carburetor. There is Stromberg UR-2 fitted, but it is totally worn out.So i'm looking for a good used one or an interchangeble type of carburetor.Is there anyone who can help me out here ? I added a picture of the carb. now fitted. All advice is welcome.Graat JacobsNetherlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 There are repro. U-2 made in Ausralia if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest graat Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 thank you for the tipi already contacted them, but the price is the problem , i'm looking for a much friendlier solution, , so if you have another idea let me know pleaseRegardsGraat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I see aftermarket carbs for sale all the time on e-bay, updraft like you have but I wouldnt know their bolt pattern width, you will have to contact a seller to ask that. I know alot of guys use Tilliston carbs on their DAs, I know little to nothing about aftermarket parts for these cars since I am concentrating on the original. Wish I could be more help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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