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Uncle Bob 07-08-2010 11:29 PM

Re: How many out there run Stromberg 97's
 

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Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop (Post 41446)
So.... Is there a performance advantage to the 97, or is it just tradition?

That being said, when did the 94 come along?

I've had flathead engines back to '37 models and none of them had a 97. They all had 94's on them.

Here's a set of opinions: http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/...tor/index.html

Brian 07-08-2010 11:57 PM

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I run a pair of new ones from England if that counts! Brian

1952henry 07-09-2010 12:26 AM

Re: How many out there run Stromberg 97's
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop (Post 41446)
So.... Is there a performance advantage to the 97, or is it just tradition?

That being said, when did the 94 come along?

I've had flathead engines back to '37 models and none of them had a 97. They all had 94's on them.


The 97 came on as a running change in April of 36. The Chandler Grove (later Holley) 94 came out in late 38, I believe.

ken ct 07-09-2010 12:31 AM

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97's were used from late 36 to early 38. Late 38 and 39 used a Chandler-Groves 94,then Holley pretty much copied them and started being used on 40 to 56 in various forms of the same model,some of them were made in house by Ford themselves. ken ct.

ken ct 07-09-2010 12:33 AM

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Right on Owen.[52 Henry]. ken ct.

HotRodmicky 07-09-2010 12:40 AM

Re: How many out there run Stromberg 97's
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop (Post 41446)
So.... Is there a performance advantage to the 97, or is it just tradition?

That being said, when did the 94 come along?

I've had flathead engines back to '37 models and none of them had a 97. They all had 94's on them.


I use 97s cause they are easier to setup/tune.
I like to keep my Hot Rods very simple.....and 97s are simple.

ken ct 07-09-2010 01:00 AM

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Ive been running a 48 for many yrs and a few 97's along the way and a pair of 81's for about a yr in there some place.Like the #48 best. ken ct.:):)

fordscript 07-09-2010 04:22 AM

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I have a 97 on my 34 , 37 and 38. Only problem I ever have is the occasional 'flood'.

Ol' Ron 07-09-2010 07:44 AM

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According to JWL's book "Flathead facts" there isn't much differance other than the astedics. I have a polished 3 carb Edelebrock intake with 3/97's that I will retire on some day.

Gastrick 07-09-2010 08:57 AM

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I personally like the Stromberg power valves way better than the 94's. I have 4 Strombergs in a row on an OT engine and I'm using two that I got from Max on a flathead for my current project.

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2...me020small.jpg

This is all I have of my next engine. I still need everything that sits below this ha.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5...hqriiev10e.jpg

sanborn 07-09-2010 09:27 AM

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I am about to rebuild six on our 283 GM engine. It's about time---the car only has 249,700 miles since the last rebuild!

Chris Nelson 07-09-2010 11:47 AM

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I run 2 on my 36 cabriolet.

petes 50 merc 07-09-2010 12:10 PM

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i have 3 97s on my 50 merc

WHITEY 07-09-2010 12:16 PM

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(3)... on a 59A in the 31 P.U.

(2)...on the 59L...

Neal 07-09-2010 12:35 PM

Re: How many out there run Stromberg 97's
 

Have one on a '35 and two on an AV-8. Have a few more setting on a shelf for future projects.

I use the Stromberg's because everybody else does. ;)

They also are simple enough for even me to rebuild them.

Neal

AJ 07-09-2010 12:45 PM

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I agree with Neal, so simple to rebuilt, and frankly fun to do.

I have two 97s on a vintage Weiand in this car. Three on my other A. And I'm working on putting 4 on my T roadster racer.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/pictur...pictureid=2797

Roger/Sacramento 07-09-2010 02:07 PM

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I like things in threes, especially 97's

KiWinUS 07-09-2010 02:48 PM

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I run em , I own about 100 of them97,s , not counted 48,s but have several & I have 15 81,s including a brand new 81.I also have several boxes of various 94,s .
Cheers
Tony

NDFlathead 07-09-2010 03:25 PM

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I have 3 on a 59A motor in a '34 Ford coupe, but only run one.

PeterC 07-09-2010 03:27 PM

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Running 2 97's!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...Coupe/4c_3.jpg:D


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