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RCM · 07-28-2015, 04:22 AM

1956 223 six.
Looking to find a replacement for my Holley 1904.
Anybody has got experience with this one?:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...095&cc=1338229
Thanks

scicala · 07-31-2015, 11:18 AM

I don't have experience with Rock Auto carburetors, but the price doesn't look too bad. Is there a reason you don't rebuild you're carb yourself ? They don't get too much easier than this one. Maybe yours has been damaged ?

Sal

Alaska Jim · 07-31-2015, 12:05 PM

I personally have always liked the 1904 carb. ran 2 of them with a Fenton intake on a 215 c.i. six in a 52 Ford back when I was a teenager. I say rebuild it if possible.

amodel25 · 07-31-2015, 12:30 PM

About 10 years ago, I bought two factory rebuilt 1904's in Holley boxes from O'Reilly Auto parts store. They were about $150.00 at the time. I asked for a carb for a '54 Ford truck with 6 cylinder. No problems with them since I put them on my '51 six.

darrell · 07-31-2015, 12:41 PM

what does a flat 6 ford work like.i never had anything to do with them.

scicala · 07-31-2015, 02:40 PM

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The Ford flathead 6 (226) came out in 1941 and was last used in cars in the 1951 model year.

The engine we're talking about here (215) came out in the 1952 model year in cars and was increased to 223 cubic inches in 1954.

The link below has pictures of the 226.

Sal

https://images.search.yahoo.com/sear...fr=yfp-t-412-s

darrell · 07-31-2015, 04:27 PM

amodel25 says he uses them on his 51 six.i was just wondering if they were any good.the engine that is.

scicala · 07-31-2015, 09:34 PM

Sorry. My misunderstanding.

Sal

RCM · 08-02-2015, 03:50 AM

Sorry for the late reply guys. I appreciate your input.
My 1904 has been rebuilt. When I got the car it was leaking pretty bad over the intake and exhaust manifolds. Consistent drop of gas overthere due to a cracked visiflow glass bowl. Then I got lucky and 1952Henry offered a metal bowl for shipment only, which I threw in along with a complete rebuild kit.
It got better but I still have a slight gas "humidity" on the bottom of the bowl when the car is parked more than a day or so.

The thing is I believe I've got a bad throttle (?) pump, along with obstructed passages. There is hesitation upon sudden throttle.

Also there is a spot at the choke plate that looks like burnt plastic, cant describe it better.

I'll post a closeup picture later.

Regards.

Alaska Jim · 08-03-2015, 02:19 AM

I seem to remember seeing a new ( not rebuilt ) 1 bbl carb being made to replace these, but I can't remember who makes it or where I saw the ad. maybe some one here, or on the HAMB knows. sorry I could not be of more help.

40 Deluxe · 08-03-2015, 11:55 AM

If you like to play with sixes, the 226 flathead can easily be built to take on most flathead V8's, and stock vs. stock they're a close match. Then there's the truck version at something like 262 cubes, a sleeper in its day. For the 215/223 OHV engine, there was a 263 cube truck version. Other companies did the same back then. Chevy had a 261 version of the 235 and Dodge had a 265 version of its flathead six for trucks (actually used in Chryslers, too).

Alaska Jim · 08-03-2015, 05:50 PM

I found the ad I saw for the carb I was talking about. may not be a direct fit. It is from Daytona Carburetor. 1191 Turnbull Bay Rd. New Smyrna Beach, Fl. 32168 Ph. # 386-427-7108 or www.daytonaparts.com maybe this is an option for you.----Jim

07-28-2015, 04:22 AM	#1
RCM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 374	Autoline c715 1956 223 six. Looking to find a replacement for my Holley 1904. Anybody has got experience with this one?: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...095&cc=1338229 Thanks

07-31-2015, 11:18 AM	#2
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: Autoline c715 I don't have experience with Rock Auto carburetors, but the price doesn't look too bad. Is there a reason you don't rebuild you're carb yourself ? They don't get too much easier than this one. Maybe yours has been damaged ? Sal

07-31-2015, 12:05 PM	#3
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: Autoline c715 I personally have always liked the 1904 carb. ran 2 of them with a Fenton intake on a 215 c.i. six in a 52 Ford back when I was a teenager. I say rebuild it if possible.

07-31-2015, 12:30 PM	#4
amodel25 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 328	Re: Autoline c715 About 10 years ago, I bought two factory rebuilt 1904's in Holley boxes from O'Reilly Auto parts store. They were about $150.00 at the time. I asked for a carb for a '54 Ford truck with 6 cylinder. No problems with them since I put them on my '51 six.

07-31-2015, 12:41 PM	#5
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,060	Re: Autoline c715 what does a flat 6 ford work like.i never had anything to do with them.

07-31-2015, 02:40 PM	#6
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: Autoline c715 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Ford flathead 6 (226) came out in 1941 and was last used in cars in the 1951 model year. The engine we're talking about here (215) came out in the 1952 model year in cars and was increased to 223 cubic inches in 1954. The link below has pictures of the 226. Sal https://images.search.yahoo.com/sear...fr=yfp-t-412-s

07-31-2015, 04:27 PM	#7
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,060	Re: Autoline c715 amodel25 says he uses them on his 51 six.i was just wondering if they were any good.the engine that is.

07-31-2015, 09:34 PM	#8
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: Autoline c715 Sorry. My misunderstanding. Sal

08-02-2015, 03:50 AM	#9
RCM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 374	Re: Autoline c715 Sorry for the late reply guys. I appreciate your input. My 1904 has been rebuilt. When I got the car it was leaking pretty bad over the intake and exhaust manifolds. Consistent drop of gas overthere due to a cracked visiflow glass bowl. Then I got lucky and 1952Henry offered a metal bowl for shipment only, which I threw in along with a complete rebuild kit. It got better but I still have a slight gas "humidity" on the bottom of the bowl when the car is parked more than a day or so. The thing is I believe I've got a bad throttle (?) pump, along with obstructed passages. There is hesitation upon sudden throttle. Also there is a spot at the choke plate that looks like burnt plastic, cant describe it better. I'll post a closeup picture later. Regards.

08-03-2015, 02:19 AM	#10
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: Autoline c715 I seem to remember seeing a new ( not rebuilt ) 1 bbl carb being made to replace these, but I can't remember who makes it or where I saw the ad. maybe some one here, or on the HAMB knows. sorry I could not be of more help.

08-03-2015, 11:55 AM	#11
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,779	Re: Autoline c715 If you like to play with sixes, the 226 flathead can easily be built to take on most flathead V8's, and stock vs. stock they're a close match. Then there's the truck version at something like 262 cubes, a sleeper in its day. For the 215/223 OHV engine, there was a 263 cube truck version. Other companies did the same back then. Chevy had a 261 version of the 235 and Dodge had a 265 version of its flathead six for trucks (actually used in Chryslers, too).

08-03-2015, 05:50 PM	#12
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: Autoline c715 I found the ad I saw for the carb I was talking about. may not be a direct fit. It is from Daytona Carburetor. 1191 Turnbull Bay Rd. New Smyrna Beach, Fl. 32168 Ph. # 386-427-7108 or www.daytonaparts.com maybe this is an option for you.----Jim