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Chuck Sea/Tac · 01-09-2013, 08:50 PM

What years were they 4 bolt carbs? Someone told me only 53.
Thanks Chuck

mfagan · 01-09-2013, 08:57 PM

I have a 50 model motor w/ the 4 bolt carb.

42merc · 01-09-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac

What years were they 4 bolt carbs? Someone told me only 53.
Thanks Chuck

'49 to '53 all 4 bolt carbs.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 01-09-2013, 10:02 PM

49-53 Merc all had 4 bolt flang carb. Walt

Chuck Sea/Tac · 01-09-2013, 10:11 PM

Thanks, I thought that it was all those years. I guess that's how bad info gets dispersed. One guy says it and then it gets repeated.

Ol' Ron · 01-09-2013, 11:37 PM

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The Rochester 2GC fit's quite nice and if the Merc intake is bored to match the carb It will improve flow.

Bruce Lancaster · 01-10-2013, 09:45 AM

There are some variations in appearance that do not affect hotrod uses...extra holes for a choke stove, some other holes that may involve automatic trans stuff (?) on some post 1950.
If you want slightly snazzier appearance at least a couple of versions were made in aluminum for Canadian Mercs.

Unshined2 · 07-11-2013, 08:15 AM

Old thread, but what do you do about the distributor if you want to stay with 6v? As far as the vacuum goes? Im talking if you go with a 2g....

V8 Bob · 07-11-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Unshined2

Old thread, but what do you do about the distributor if you want to stay with 6v? As far as the vacuum goes? Im talking if you go with a 2g....

Change to a later Chevy "window" point distributor conversion!

Unshined2 · 07-11-2013, 08:51 AM

The chevys had a 6v distributor?

Unshined2 · 07-11-2013, 08:54 AM

Can I run the loadomatic with the vacuum hooked up the same as it is with the original holley carb?

Straightpipes · 07-11-2013, 11:08 AM

Here you go. 265" 8BA with L-100. The stock Merc manifold is ported to match the carb. Carb is on backwards but it doesn't know that. Slight modification to match the carb linkage. Chevy distrbutor, Chevy alternator, Chevy Carb, Chevy valves.........
This pic was setting in my 41 but the engine is now in my 35 coupe.

Bob C · 07-11-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Unshined2

The chevys had a 6v distributor?

The distributor doesn't care about 6 or 12 volt.

Bob

Henry/Kokomo · 07-11-2013, 06:49 PM

Unshined2 - "Can I run the loadomatic with the vacuum hooked up the same as it is with the original Holley carb?" NO! The load-a-matic requires a specific vacuum signature for proper operation. The vacuum is drawn above the Holley's throttle plates and is not manifold vacuum. Get a modified Ch--- distributor and prepare to smile a lot.

STEVE1103 · 07-12-2013, 08:14 AM

Put a Rochester on my 53, ran great, did turn it around, for the linkage to work.

eshaver · 07-12-2013, 08:19 AM

I used a Rochester carburetor once , worked fine , even with an electric choke . Course I went 12volt too................

01-09-2013, 08:50 PM	#1
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	49-53 mercury intakes What years were they 4 bolt carbs? Someone told me only 53. Thanks Chuck

01-09-2013, 08:57 PM	#2
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes I have a 50 model motor w/ the 4 bolt carb.

01-09-2013, 10:02 PM	#4
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes 49-53 Merc all had 4 bolt flang carb. Walt

01-09-2013, 10:11 PM	#5
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes Thanks, I thought that it was all those years. I guess that's how bad info gets dispersed. One guy says it and then it gets repeated.

01-09-2013, 11:37 PM	#6
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,862	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Rochester 2GC fit's quite nice and if the Merc intake is bored to match the carb It will improve flow.

01-10-2013, 09:45 AM	#7
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes There are some variations in appearance that do not affect hotrod uses...extra holes for a choke stove, some other holes that may involve automatic trans stuff (?) on some post 1950. If you want slightly snazzier appearance at least a couple of versions were made in aluminum for Canadian Mercs.

07-11-2013, 08:15 AM	#8
Unshined2 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sparta, Wi Posts: 36	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes Old thread, but what do you do about the distributor if you want to stay with 6v? As far as the vacuum goes? Im talking if you go with a 2g.... Last edited by Unshined2; 07-11-2013 at 08:16 AM. Reason: clarify

07-11-2013, 08:51 AM	#10
Unshined2 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sparta, Wi Posts: 36	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes The chevys had a 6v distributor?

07-11-2013, 08:54 AM	#11
Unshined2 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sparta, Wi Posts: 36	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes Can I run the loadomatic with the vacuum hooked up the same as it is with the original holley carb?

07-11-2013, 06:49 PM	#14
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes Unshined2 - "Can I run the loadomatic with the vacuum hooked up the same as it is with the original Holley carb?" NO! The load-a-matic requires a specific vacuum signature for proper operation. The vacuum is drawn above the Holley's throttle plates and is not manifold vacuum. Get a modified Ch--- distributor and prepare to smile a lot. __________________ Henry

07-12-2013, 08:14 AM	#15
STEVE1103 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville PA Posts: 73	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes Put a Rochester on my 53, ran great, did turn it around, for the linkage to work. __________________ STEVE1103

07-12-2013, 08:19 AM	#16
eshaver Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: currently Richmond Va. Posts: 33	Re: 49-53 mercury intakes I used a Rochester carburetor once , worked fine , even with an electric choke . Course I went 12volt too................ __________________ See ya on the Road folks !