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COE Dan · 11-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Ford barners,

I've got a '47 COE with a Stromberg 97 which I rebuilt myself with excellent results - no leaks, great performance on a stock motor. I have a '39 Deluxe with the Ford 94 that about as weepy as the legendary overpressured and warped Stromberg with a missing needle valve. Fuel is seeping out of the back past the mixture screws and out both ends of the throttle shaft. There are several other leaks I can't find the source of but the intake manifold is shellacked in dried fuel residue as evidence. I think you get the picture... The engine runs decent enough so the internals aren't in bad shape.

The engine is a stock '39 Ford but the intake manifold is a '34 Ford which was designed for the Stromberg 48.

Should I rebuild the Ford 94 or replace with a Stromberg? I like the Stromberg and I have no experience with the 94 but I'm surprised at all the leaks. I didn't think they had that reputation.

Any suggestions? Looking for a technical perspective on performance, ease of maintenance/rebuild. I plan to go either Genuine Stromberg or rebuild the 94...no knock-off carbs for me.

11-07-2010, 12:40 PM	#1
COE Dan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 258	Choosing a carb: Stromberg 97 or Ford/Holley 94? Ford barners, I've got a '47 COE with a Stromberg 97 which I rebuilt myself with excellent results - no leaks, great performance on a stock motor. I have a '39 Deluxe with the Ford 94 that about as weepy as the legendary overpressured and warped Stromberg with a missing needle valve. Fuel is seeping out of the back past the mixture screws and out both ends of the throttle shaft. There are several other leaks I can't find the source of but the intake manifold is shellacked in dried fuel residue as evidence. I think you get the picture... The engine runs decent enough so the internals aren't in bad shape. The engine is a stock '39 Ford but the intake manifold is a '34 Ford which was designed for the Stromberg 48. Should I rebuild the Ford 94 or replace with a Stromberg? I like the Stromberg and I have no experience with the 94 but I'm surprised at all the leaks. I didn't think they had that reputation. Any suggestions? Looking for a technical perspective on performance, ease of maintenance/rebuild. I plan to go either Genuine Stromberg or rebuild the 94...no knock-off carbs for me.