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Old 07-13-2017, 07:40 AM   #19
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Default Re: Stromberg 48 Carburetor Leaks

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Originally Posted by Kerk View Post
I sent the faulty carb to Uncle Max and Also another . He found the problem - a crack in the fuel bowl. He sent back both a rebuilt 48 and a 97 . I will be using the 97 if that is what you are asking but know the 48 is more correct for 35. The car is still in the shop being repaired. kerk
Scary to have a fire. Do you think the metal integrity of the old castings on the Stromberg 48 eventually deteriorate and crack, is that why you went with a newer stromberg 97? Did you put a new one in?
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