keiser31 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I am posting this for a Dodge guy who lives near me...To: Classic car loversFrom Ron Andersen 32dodgelover@gmail.comI am searching, so far in vain, for an updraft carburetor that will fit my six cylinder 1932 Dodge. I prefer a Carter, but any brand that is either properly rebuilt or is rebuildable will be given consideration. If you have anything like this in your garage, or have a suggestion as to where I might look, I'd be most appreciative. It's been almost a year since I've been able to drive my car because I do not have a decent carburetor. Please feel free to forward this to someone whom you think might be able to help.Thank you for your consideration.Ron Andersen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 They are available, but they are not inexpensive.Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32bizcoupe Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 My 32 DL 6 has a tillotson JR A. Although the original DRT-8 carter carb is available on eBay for about 500. The tillotson carbs were readily used on fords of the day and are much more common and affordable. Some day I will get a DRT-8 carter with the long pump but for now to many other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32bizcoupe Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Found a jr5a tillotson on eBay under "nos carberator 1929, 1930, 1931 Chevrolet " might be an affordable way to get back on the road. I would confirm that the intake manifold and yours are the same prior to bidding, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I have Carter BB-1s on both of my 32 DLs and they have always worked flawlessly. I've seen them pop up on eBay from time to time anywhere from $50 to $300 depending on condition. I've seen restored DRT-8 carter carbs for as low as $200 but make sure it's a long pump version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 The earliest production 1932 DL used a Carter DRT-08 brass bowl updraft carburetor, tag number 215s (good luck on finding an original red cardboard tag). There are 42 different versions of the DRT-08. These differ by venturi size (air flow capability) and calibrations.The 215s was superceded sometime early in the production year by a Carter type BB-1, tag number 6A2, which was in turn superceded later in the year by a Carter 6B2.(Opinion) while the Carter DRT-08 is a beautiful carb when restored (black body, white zinc appurtenances, and brass bowl; it wasn't much of a carburetor. At that it was head and shoulders above the Tillotson JR (replacement) series.The 6A2 and 6B2 were the first in the Carter BB updraft series that was used (on Chevrolet trucks) at late as 1964. These are excellent carburetor.(Trivia) 1932 was a wonderful year in the evolution of the carburetor; as Carter released the BB-1 series, Stromberg released the SF series, and Zenith released the 63 series. All three stayed in production for more than 30 years.Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks to all for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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