The Ford Barn

GSCOV · 06-12-2020, 05:00 AM

Does anyone make or supply an adapter to keep the Detroit Lubricator intake on an original 32 but use a more reliable Stromberg? Not looking to change out the generator, etc. Thanks

deuce lover · 06-12-2020, 06:27 AM

Maybe this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Thickstun...oAAOSwWAhcUiiG

DavidG · 06-12-2020, 07:11 AM

One of those would create a real challenge setting up the choke and throttle controls as the Stromberg carburetor would end up mounted sideways. There could also be complications for the fuel level/float valve.

deuce_roadster · 06-12-2020, 07:44 AM

Yes, back in the day they made those. I have one somewhere in my stuff, and I know tomcarmen here on the Barn is running one on a very original 32 5w. Most people just put a 34 manifold on. I will let you know if I find mine, as I KNOW I will never use it. The 2 I have seen don't mount the carb sideways which would be a pain like David said.

donald1950 · 06-12-2020, 08:13 AM

Secrets on speed has an adapter that moves the orientation 90 degrees

https://www.secretsofspeed.com/carburetor-adapters.htm

Pat/Ohio · 06-12-2020, 08:30 AM

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I believe you are going to find that the spacing of the two (2) studs on the original '32 intake are different than the spacing on the adapters. I checked with Secrets of Speed about their adapter a year or so ago and found that the adapter they offer wouldn't fit the original intake. Bummer!

I purchased an adapter made by TransDapt that would probably work. It is made to adapt several brands of carbs to several types of single barrel manifolds. I have not installed one yet as I sold the original '32 manifold. You would need the "D" shaped Stromberg base and not the "chevron" style base carb. I would shave the TransDapt adapter to the footprint of the Stromberg base. Just a thought! Good luck.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Trans+Dapt/96...iABEgIJY_D_BwE

Another link to a similar adapter:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Summit-Raci...ss!45177!US!-1

Stay safe!
Pat

DavidG · 06-12-2020, 09:09 AM

Heresy!

Ol' Ron · 06-12-2020, 03:10 PM

Why not a 1 bl from a 6cyl???????

06-12-2020, 05:00 AM	#1
GSCOV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 960	32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? Does anyone make or supply an adapter to keep the Detroit Lubricator intake on an original 32 but use a more reliable Stromberg? Not looking to change out the generator, etc. Thanks

06-12-2020, 06:27 AM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: 32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? Maybe this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Thickstun...oAAOSwWAhcUiiG

06-12-2020, 07:11 AM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? One of those would create a real challenge setting up the choke and throttle controls as the Stromberg carburetor would end up mounted sideways. There could also be complications for the fuel level/float valve.

06-12-2020, 07:44 AM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? Yes, back in the day they made those. I have one somewhere in my stuff, and I know tomcarmen here on the Barn is running one on a very original 32 5w. Most people just put a 34 manifold on. I will let you know if I find mine, as I KNOW I will never use it. The 2 I have seen don't mount the carb sideways which would be a pain like David said.

06-12-2020, 08:13 AM	#5
donald1950 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 461	Re: 32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? Secrets on speed has an adapter that moves the orientation 90 degrees https://www.secretsofspeed.com/carburetor-adapters.htm

06-12-2020, 08:30 AM	#6
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 952	Re: 32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I believe you are going to find that the spacing of the two (2) studs on the original '32 intake are different than the spacing on the adapters. I checked with Secrets of Speed about their adapter a year or so ago and found that the adapter they offer wouldn't fit the original intake. Bummer! I purchased an adapter made by TransDapt that would probably work. It is made to adapt several brands of carbs to several types of single barrel manifolds. I have not installed one yet as I sold the original '32 manifold. You would need the "D" shaped Stromberg base and not the "chevron" style base carb. I would shave the TransDapt adapter to the footprint of the Stromberg base. Just a thought! Good luck. https://www.jegs.com/i/Trans+Dapt/96...iABEgIJY_D_BwE Another link to a similar adapter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Summit-Raci...ss!45177!US!-1 Stay safe! Pat Last edited by Pat/Ohio; 06-12-2020 at 09:49 AM.

06-12-2020, 09:09 AM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? Heresy!

06-12-2020, 03:10 PM	#8
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: 32 intake to Stromberg carburetor adapter? Why not a 1 bl from a 6cyl???????