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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2021, 10:58 AM
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Posted By Terry,OH
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust

From your photo I notice your using just the front carb choke. If the front carb is blocked shouldn't you be using just the rear carb choke?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-23-2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,941
Posted By Terry,OH
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust

Are you able to idle at about 500 RPM? If so adjust idle mixture screws there. Check vacuum, adjust mixture for the highest vacuum. Even at 500 the throttle plates will be open slightly. When the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,941
Posted By Terry,OH
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust

In what location is the accelerator link in the throttle W or S? If W go to S and open the mains up a couple of thousands more. You should see the pump squirting with small movements of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-21-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By Terry,OH
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust

The synced Carbs are both operated at the same time by the linkage with both operating together at idle. Neither is considered secondary and both Carbs should be identical. For example tri-power...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,941
Posted By Terry,OH
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust

Both MUST have throttle plates!!! With two 97's the adjustment is about 1 1/2 turn out. Are you running the Carbs with linkage synced or progressive? Typically synced is good. You may need a...
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