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Heard · 01-26-2025, 05:56 PM

Can someone remind me who it is that rebuilds the Stromberg 97s?

I'm having a helluva time getting my coupe to start. It acts like it has no fuel. If I use some starting fluid I can get it going but it is still a real pain. Once it starts, it runs really strong and well. If I run it every day, it is OK. If it sits for a week or two, I can't get it started without a lot of effort. I'm thinking I may need to get these carbs checked out by someone a lot smarter than me.

Thanks,
Heard

Don W/Norfolk · 01-26-2025, 06:01 PM

Charlie NY
aka Charlie Schwendler
Orchard Park, NY
Home phone: 716-662-9159
Cell phone: 716-440-8952

1952henry · 01-26-2025, 06:02 PM

Uncle Max!!! In addition to being a 97 expert, I believe he handles warranty work for the new 97s. As a plus , he doesn’t use Eastwood carb paint, but restores old castings using the chromate process.

richard crow · 01-27-2025, 07:02 AM

install a elect fuel pump when the car sits this modern fuel evoporats. turn the pump on for a min or two it will start right up. you say it runs good let sleeping dogs lye

51504bat · 01-27-2025, 09:50 AM

Charlie is the guy for 94's. Uncle Max is the guy for 97's.

cas3 · 01-27-2025, 10:02 AM

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Heard · 01-27-2025, 10:14 AM

Thanks guys. Just what I needed.

Richard - I already have an electric fuel pump. Makes no difference. But it does act like it is starved for gas.

Heard

01-26-2025, 05:56 PM	#1
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 621	97 rehab Can someone remind me who it is that rebuilds the Stromberg 97s? I'm having a helluva time getting my coupe to start. It acts like it has no fuel. If I use some starting fluid I can get it going but it is still a real pain. Once it starts, it runs really strong and well. If I run it every day, it is OK. If it sits for a week or two, I can't get it started without a lot of effort. I'm thinking I may need to get these carbs checked out by someone a lot smarter than me. Thanks, Heard __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

01-26-2025, 06:01 PM	#2
Don W/Norfolk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 144	Re: 97 rehab Charlie NY aka Charlie Schwendler Orchard Park, NY Home phone: 716-662-9159 Cell phone: 716-440-8952 __________________ I love this country; it's the damn idiots running the government I'm afraid of.

01-26-2025, 06:02 PM	#3
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,786	Re: 97 rehab Uncle Max!!! In addition to being a 97 expert, I believe he handles warranty work for the new 97s. As a plus , he doesn’t use Eastwood carb paint, but restores old castings using the chromate process. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

01-27-2025, 07:02 AM	#4
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,863	Re: 97 rehab install a elect fuel pump when the car sits this modern fuel evoporats. turn the pump on for a min or two it will start right up. you say it runs good let sleeping dogs lye

01-27-2025, 09:50 AM	#5
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: 97 rehab Charlie is the guy for 94's. Uncle Max is the guy for 97's. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

01-27-2025, 10:14 AM	#7
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 621	Re: 97 rehab Thanks guys. Just what I needed. Richard - I already have an electric fuel pump. Makes no difference. But it does act like it is starved for gas. Heard __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?