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Tim Ayers · 02-23-2015, 01:16 PM

While cleaning out my carb stash, I found a pair of Strombergs that have 97 tops and bases, but are using a 48 center section. They came off of a intake set I picked up at Hershey years ago.

I know the 48 flows more CFM than the 97, but is this a good idea or match up?

Bruce Lancaster · 02-23-2015, 02:50 PM

All fits, and this gives you the spring loaded seat to hold choke position while running. Not a problem, quite possibly a minor improvement.
Hey! You're messing around on the internet lookin at hot rod stuff! Whai if a teacher comes along?!??

Tim Ayers · 02-23-2015, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster

All fits, and this gives you the spring loaded seat to hold choke position while running. Not a problem, quite possibly a minor improvement.
Hey! You're messing around on the internet lookin at hot rod stuff! Whai if a teacher comes along?!??

I always have an "academic" screen minimized at the ready in case I need to look like I know what I'm doing....

Brian · 02-23-2015, 03:07 PM

Also, to add on Bruce's wisdom; you get two positions for accel pump rod; S & W.

Tim Ayers · 02-23-2015, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Also, to add on Bruce's wisdom; you get two positions for accel pump rod; S & W.

Exactly.

Bruce Lancaster · 02-23-2015, 03:16 PM

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I've never looked...but go the carburetor chart in the Orange or Green '28-48 and see what top and bottom and choke lever assembly Ford specifies for the 48. If the part numbers begin with 67, that would mean the the equivalent 48 parts were discontinued and replaced with 97 ones for service replacement.

uncle max · 02-23-2015, 05:14 PM

I call 'em "Hybrid" 48's... 97 style airhorn with 97 style throttleshaft for adjustability of the pump shot. It's important to use the longer 97 style link to maintain the geometry, as well. A good combo for those who want a little more CFM's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

While cleaning out my carb stash, I found a pair of Strombergs that have 97 tops and bases, but are using a 48 center section. They came off of a intake set I picked up at Hershey years ago.

I know the 48 flows more CFM than the 97, but is this a good idea or match up?

Lawrie · 02-23-2015, 05:38 PM

what does the 48 centre section look like?
Thanks Lawrie

uncle max · 02-23-2015, 05:46 PM

Outwardly the same, except for a blank area where the 97 is and a small 1-1/32 in a small circle on the opposite side of the mid-section.

Lawrie · 02-23-2015, 06:53 PM

Thanks I will look in my stuff and see if there are any.
Lawrie

Bruce Lancaster · 02-23-2015, 07:07 PM

Model 40's (scarce, now) also have the 1 1/32...the area around air bleed over idle jet looks weird, though, so you can distinguish...they also have different Stromberg part numbers cast into the pieces.
Some but not nearly all 48's have a small "48" cast at upper edge of main body on left side and also immediately above that on air horn.

02-23-2015, 01:16 PM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,195	Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? While cleaning out my carb stash, I found a pair of Strombergs that have 97 tops and bases, but are using a 48 center section. They came off of a intake set I picked up at Hershey years ago. I know the 48 flows more CFM than the 97, but is this a good idea or match up?

02-23-2015, 02:50 PM	#2
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? All fits, and this gives you the spring loaded seat to hold choke position while running. Not a problem, quite possibly a minor improvement. Hey! You're messing around on the internet lookin at hot rod stuff! Whai if a teacher comes along?!??

02-23-2015, 03:07 PM	#4
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,839	Re: Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? Also, to add on Bruce's wisdom; you get two positions for accel pump rod; S & W. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

02-23-2015, 03:16 PM	#6
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've never looked...but go the carburetor chart in the Orange or Green '28-48 and see what top and bottom and choke lever assembly Ford specifies for the 48. If the part numbers begin with 67, that would mean the the equivalent 48 parts were discontinued and replaced with 97 ones for service replacement.

02-23-2015, 05:38 PM	#8
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,223	Re: Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? what does the 48 centre section look like? Thanks Lawrie

02-23-2015, 05:46 PM	#9
uncle max Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 798	Re: Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? Outwardly the same, except for a blank area where the 97 is and a small 1-1/32 in a small circle on the opposite side of the mid-section. __________________ RIP Tyler... My Son, Helper & Best Friend. Feb '78 to Father's Day '10. www.97-express.com ~ [email protected]

02-23-2015, 06:53 PM	#10
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,223	Re: Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? Thanks I will look in my stuff and see if there are any. Lawrie

02-23-2015, 07:07 PM	#11
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Another stromberg ??- 48 center section with 97 top and bottom-Good idea?? Model 40's (scarce, now) also have the 1 1/32...the area around air bleed over idle jet looks weird, though, so you can distinguish...they also have different Stromberg part numbers cast into the pieces. Some but not nearly all 48's have a small "48" cast at upper edge of main body on left side and also immediately above that on air horn.