What carb on ‘55 264

[MrEarl]

Stromberg or Carter, maybe both, if so which used most. 

[TexasJohn55]

Both mine on the 55 264 are Carter.

[MrEarl]

I guess what I’m after is would a Stromberg be considered correct in judging. 

[TexasJohn55]

3 hours ago, MrEarl said:

I guess what I’m after is would a Stromberg be considered correct in judging. 

The shop manual simply states that either could be used on a series 40.

[MrEarl]

Thanks John! 

[carbking]

According to Carter and Stromberg records, both were used for domestic vehicles, so judging should not be an issue; however, with any judging question, the convening authority should be consulted in advance.

 

I have no record of a Stromberg being offered for non-domestic use (i.e. Canada) while Carter did offer one.

 

While not a part of your question, a couple of comments:

 

The Stromberg WW, once professionally rebuilt, is virtually trouble-free if reasonable service (fuel and air filter changes) is done. Stromberg used an aluminum throttle body, which will often give issues at roughly 50,000 miles; but once rebushed, and a new throttle shaft installed, this issue disappears.

 

This specific Stromberg has an additional issue; Stromberg used an experimental power (economizer) valve in this carburetor ONLY. Today, new old stock valves are virtually impossible to find; and thus must be machined one-off (read quite expensive). If yours is good, don't worry about it.

 

The Carter, with Carter's metering rod technology, has an advantage for touring if large altitude differences are encountered; as the carburetor may easily be adjusted for altitude with different metering rods.

 

Both are excellent carbs.

 

Jon.