1920s carburetor?

[Pete Phillips]

This came with a bunch of 1932 Buick parts that I bought last week, but I think it is a lot earlier than 1932. Marvel carburetor, and the latest patent date on it is 1921--any educated guesses as to its year? Thanks in advance.

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

[hidden_hunter]

It's not a 26, the bit that goes into the heat riser looks different.

[50jetback]

No it's probably 1932.

The twin heat riser tubes were on the Marvels of the 30's and they were used in this configuration on the large series right up to 1936.

One of the reasons for the popularity and high performance of the 1934/35 Series 40 was they ran the new design motor which included a downdraft carby while their larger siblings still struggled with these updraft gas guzzlers!

They ask many hundreds of dollars on eBay for these carby's and heat risers - that one looks to be in great condition Pete.

Added a photo of the heat riser and carby setup on a 1934 90 Series.

You can see the similarities.

and a link to an eBay auction for gaskets to suit the heat riser - 1931 to 1935 50 and 60 Series

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-1935-Buick-50-60-Series-Carburetor-to-Manifold-Gasket-NOS-GM-124243-/191792229005?fits=Year%3A1934%7CMake%3ABuick&hash=item2ca7b52a8d:g:ud4AAOSwT4lWTpFq&vxp=mtr

Edited February 1, 2016 by 50jetback (see edit history)

[carbking]

The identification number appears to be present in the last picture (10-???) but I cannot read it in the picture.

 

Get the number, then compare to our list:

 

http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Kbuick1.htm

 

Jon.

[Pete Phillips]

Number on bottom of bowl is 10-264. The carburetor came with a bunch of 1932 50-series parts. Thanks for the help.

Pete

[50jetback]

Number on bottom of bowl is 10-264. The carburetor came with a bunch of 1932 50-series parts. Thanks for the help.

Pete

From the Master Parts List 1928 -1946 inclusive

Part No 10 -264 Carbureter Body 1932 Series 50

[carbking]

The 10-264 number is not unique, and does not identify the carburetor, as does the stamped (not raised) number to which I earlier referred.

 

The 10-264 bowl was indeed used on the 1932 series 50 carburetor; however it was also used on 1933, 1934, and 1935 series 50 carburetors.

 

Since the carb did come in a group of 1932 parts, there is a good probability it is 1932; but with the information posted, we don't know for certain. Not trying to be "picky" here, but if you were to order a rebuilding kit based on the information posted so far, and the carb was actually a 1933, 1934, or 1935, you would be unhappy when the kit did not fit.

 

Jon.

[50jetback]

The 10-264 number is not unique, and does not identify the carburetor, as does the stamped (not raised) number to which I earlier referred.

 

The 10-264 bowl was indeed used on the 1932 series 50 carburetor; however it was also used on 1933, 1934, and 1935 series 50 carburetors.

 

Since the carb did come in a group of 1932 parts, there is a good probability it is 1932; but with the information posted, we don't know for certain. Not trying to be "picky" here, but if you were to order a rebuilding kit based on the information posted so far, and the carb was actually a 1933, 1934, or 1935, you would be unhappy when the kit did not fit.

 

Jon.

Jon,

Absolutely right - same body for 1932/33/34 and 35 Series 50 BUT not for any earlier models.

Pete is having trouble coming to grips with this archaic looking arrangement being used as late as the 30's on Senior Buicks and is of the view that it is from an earlier model as the title suggests 1920's Carburetor? He has asked for educated guesses as to what year it may be from.

Between the 2 of us he should be able to feel comfortable that this is the style of carburetion used on Senior Buicks up until the end of 1935, this particular unit is definitely for a 50 Series of 1932/33/34 or 35 and having come with other 1932 Series 50 parts is most likely on the balance of probability for a 1932 Buick Series 50.

Are there components in the kit that are not interchangeable between 1932 and 1935?

If I needed one I think I would be prepared to take a chance - not a lot of 1932 parts out there, especially in the condition that looks to be ( new tubes in the heat riser? and gives the appearance of having been rebuilt )

Edited February 2, 2016 by 50jetback (see edit history)

[carbking]

Jon,

Absolutely right - same body for 1932/33/34 and 35 Series 50 BUT not for any earlier models.

Pete is having trouble coming to grips with this archaic looking arrangement being used as late as the 30's on Senior Buicks and is of the view that it is from an earlier model as the title suggests 1920's Carburetor? He has asked for educated guesses as to what year it may be from.

Are there components in the kit that are not interchangeable between 1932 and 1935?

 

I think Pete may have looked at the last patent date, and assumed a company would make some improvements, thus new patents, in 10 years

 

As to components not interchangeable? On a Marvel??? Surprised they actually used the same part for 4 years! Often, the only interchangeable parts are a few of the round gaskets, and the body screws!

 

But to be less sarcastic, yes, the 1932 is different from the 1933 is different from the 1934. 1934 and 1935 are the same.

 

Jon.

[Rolf Wortmann]

I am sure this belong to Buick Serie 50 Marvel Carberator

 

if you want to sell, please contact me under

 

rolf.wortmann@t-online.de

 

KR Rolf

[Rolf Wortmann]

Hello 

 

is this carberatot for sale ?

[smillard]

do you still have it?