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Admiral · 10-05-2014, 07:04 PM

Guys,

I've got a couple questions about carbs and cranks, parts at opposite ends of the engine. I did a couple quick searchs but it didn't seem to turn very much up. First, what's more desirable to run on an almost-stock flathead, a Stromberg 48 or 97? I just picked up what looks to be a pretty nice 48 for SUPER cheap. My engine's about 251 cubic inches and has a factory cam. It runs well on a stock 97, but would it benefit from the *slightly* better flow of a 48?

As for crankshafts, what do you veteran engine builders here on the Ford Barn prefer, earlier cranks with full-floating rod bearings or later-style ones with individual inserts? I just picked up a rusty 8BA for relatively little and was curious which rotating assembly was preferred.

Thanks as always,

- Craig

10-05-2014, 07:04 PM	#1
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Carb and Crank Questions Guys, I've got a couple questions about carbs and cranks, parts at opposite ends of the engine. I did a couple quick searchs but it didn't seem to turn very much up. First, what's more desirable to run on an almost-stock flathead, a Stromberg 48 or 97? I just picked up what looks to be a pretty nice 48 for SUPER cheap. My engine's about 251 cubic inches and has a factory cam. It runs well on a stock 97, but would it benefit from the slightly better flow of a 48? As for crankshafts, what do you veteran engine builders here on the Ford Barn prefer, earlier cranks with full-floating rod bearings or later-style ones with individual inserts? I just picked up a rusty 8BA for relatively little and was curious which rotating assembly was preferred. Thanks as always, - Craig