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Straightpipes 07-09-2010 03:35 PM

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I run two 97's, Thanks Uncle Max. Two years and a lot of miles on them.

Kahuna 07-09-2010 03:45 PM

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I've got three

Robert/Texas 07-09-2010 04:00 PM

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I have single 97's on my '34 and '37.

thunderbirdesq 07-09-2010 06:18 PM

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Two old chromies on my flathead...

Walt Dupont--Me. 07-09-2010 09:12 PM

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I have 4 in a row 97s on my 4 carb intake that uncle max set up for me to put on my 276 in my 40, I cain't seem to find time to install them. They look pretty setting my shelf. Walt

Adam/Mill Valley CA 07-09-2010 11:34 PM

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One on my '36 pickup

ken ct 07-10-2010 01:01 AM

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Quite a stable there there Adam good luck with all of them and safe riding. ken ct.:)

ironbuttjohn 07-10-2010 05:20 AM

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I got 2 97's

Barry WNY 07-10-2010 05:30 AM

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I use one now and also have a 2 setup may try agian someday. BUT if I didn't have any I wouldn't buy any, use the 94's. Carburetors over 50 bucks are out of my league.

2002p51 07-10-2010 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop (Post 41366)
Not trying to be negative, but what is the advantage to the 97 over the Ford 94? I can CLEARLY see the dis-advantage. Price!

I can only speak for myself, but the 94's I've had all ran like crap. I finally went with a 97 from Uncle Max and haven't had to touch it in almost two years.

Worth every penny.

metalman 07-10-2010 06:26 PM

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I have 2 97's on the 39 and 3 94's on the motor in the 40 (the one in my avatar).
I'm no expert by any means, been messing with these things for only a couple years but I tend to like the 94's a little better. I didn't think the 94s were any tougher to rebuild and it seemed like it was easier for me to get them running right. Maybe its just the cores I used but my 97s always have leaked some, getting worse it seems the more I drive it. My 94 are still preety fresh but so far no leaks. From a purely looks aspect I prefer how the 97s look.

bdridge 07-10-2010 07:06 PM

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Run an 81 primary and 2- 97's progressive. Bud

Pete 07-10-2010 10:36 PM

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On a stock engine 94's work fine.
On a performance engine, 97's or better, 48's perfom far better for one BIG reason....They have a bigger venturi.
Floatless bored out 48's can be made to work better than fuel injection on 100% nitro.
I have never seen anyone mention one of the biggest reasons for using any Stromberg carb on here though..THEY SCREECH WHEN YOU OPEN THE THROTTLE.
It sounds like something is happening...94's et al sound stock..Wimp carbs.
See Uncle Max for 48's (cheap plug)

Fox Valley Hot Rods 07-12-2010 11:24 AM

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Nice looking set up!!! I really like your banjo fittings :D

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Originally Posted by Gastrick (Post 41653)
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


uncle max 03-01-2013 03:25 PM

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And the beat goes on!

Pete 03-01-2013 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastrick (Post 41653)
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

With that 4 setup, you will most likely have dehydration and asthma at high rpm.

Walt Dupont--Me. 03-01-2013 05:51 PM

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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.

Later 38 was the first 94 made by Chanler Groves from then on all Fors had 94's. Walt

Walt Dupont--Me. 03-01-2013 06:05 PM

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I guess some of these replys are old. I've been running 97's 4 in a row on my 276 in my 40 for 2 years. Built by Mad Max. direct linkage, smooth as a smelt, from idel to 5 grand. Walt

Lawson Cox 03-01-2013 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chet/Ma. (Post 41286)
There are all kinds of surveys done on the Ford Barn. So here is one. Who runs the old Stromberg 97 carburetor or more than one on their Flathead? Just how many are still being used to date? I guess even 84's would count. Thanks for looking and taking time to answer. Chet

I run one on my 35 PU.

Randall 03-01-2013 09:34 PM

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[IMG]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...psd2ad15ac.jpg[/IMG]Have two on my Mdl A pu


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