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barry · 07-27-2011, 05:15 PM

I have an original 32 V8 engine with a detroit lubricator carb. what other carburetors can I use in its place and do I need to switch the intake manifold.
thanks,
Barry

f1builder · 07-27-2011, 06:23 PM

is your carb a one barrel? i am not familiar with the detroit lubricator carb. i would think a stromberg 48 or 97 r even 81 would run on it or the 94 holley carbs. more info please.

barry · 07-27-2011, 06:28 PM

the detroit carb is a single barrel downdraft.

Terry,OH · 07-27-2011, 06:40 PM

There is an adapter from the single barrel DL to the Stromberg 2-barrel base so any of the Strombergs could be used. I believe Marvel also made a replacement for the DL without the adapter.

DavidG · 07-27-2011, 06:46 PM

Switching to any two barrel carburetor will entail a change to a '34 or later intake manifold, which in turn will entail a change in generators, fuel pumps and perhaps the fan. There were some adapters made at one time to mount a two-barrel carburetor on a '32 or '33 manifold, but that set up looks pretty inefficient, in my opinion.

f1builder · 07-27-2011, 08:40 PM

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this adapter is nice, it is cast and the only marking on it is 740. i have been trying to find another just like it for years but no luck. it would work for you if you wanted to run a 2bbl stromberg or holley and if you are interested you can PM me your email for info.

george

FL&WVMIKE · 07-27-2011, 09:58 PM

F1builder ............
Your adapter is upside down.
MIKE

f1builder · 07-28-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

F1builder ............
Your adapter is upside down.
MIKE

funny....but thats not the only thing that is upside down.

Ian NZ · 07-28-2011, 03:17 AM

I run Detriot lube carburettor on my 32 and I have had no problems at all.
A carburettor from the 6 cylinder side valve ford developed in the 40's will fit and works well but you have to alter the linkages and the aircleaner, also over here in N.Z. there is one model of Holden ( General Motors product) carburettor fits and works O/K.

07-27-2011, 05:15 PM	#1
barry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 146	alternate 32 V8 carburetor I have an original 32 V8 engine with a detroit lubricator carb. what other carburetors can I use in its place and do I need to switch the intake manifold. thanks, Barry

07-27-2011, 06:23 PM	#2
f1builder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 554	Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor is your carb a one barrel? i am not familiar with the detroit lubricator carb. i would think a stromberg 48 or 97 r even 81 would run on it or the 94 holley carbs. more info please.

07-27-2011, 06:28 PM	#3
barry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 146	Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor the detroit carb is a single barrel downdraft.

07-27-2011, 06:40 PM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,394	Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor There is an adapter from the single barrel DL to the Stromberg 2-barrel base so any of the Strombergs could be used. I believe Marvel also made a replacement for the DL without the adapter.

07-27-2011, 06:46 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor Switching to any two barrel carburetor will entail a change to a '34 or later intake manifold, which in turn will entail a change in generators, fuel pumps and perhaps the fan. There were some adapters made at one time to mount a two-barrel carburetor on a '32 or '33 manifold, but that set up looks pretty inefficient, in my opinion.

07-27-2011, 09:58 PM	#7
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,449	Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor F1builder ............ Your adapter is upside down. MIKE

07-28-2011, 03:17 AM	#9
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 924	Re: alternate 32 V8 carburetor I run Detriot lube carburettor on my 32 and I have had no problems at all. A carburettor from the 6 cylinder side valve ford developed in the 40's will fit and works well but you have to alter the linkages and the aircleaner, also over here in N.Z. there is one model of Holden ( General Motors product) carburettor fits and works O/K.