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01-31-2014, 07:09 PM | #1 |
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Another quick Carb question...
Can anyone provide any info/application on this Holley carb?? The Model 885DD I can sortov understand, but the 3 bolt base and cast iron body really throws me. Maybe ken_ct has an idea?? Thanks
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01-31-2014, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Another quick Carb question...
885 holley is normally a 49-51 Merc carb. BUT never saw one like that before,mabey Charlie might know,you ever see one of these Charlie??? New one to me. ken ct.
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Re: Another quick Carb question...
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Most likely from a large truck such as a GMC, White, IHC, or the like. Some heavy duty trucks had large air cleaners and ducts which required a beefier connection to the airhorn. IHC used a larger version of the AA1 which also used a cast iron air horn, an example... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROS-CARBURET...198c78&vxp=mtr Here's a similar carburetor as you pictured, but with a governor... http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-TRUCK-...48d1fe&vxp=mtr Another that was bead blasted and rattle-canned... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rebu...700e8b&vxp=mtr Different suffixes, to be sure.
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02-01-2014, 10:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: Another quick Carb question...
Excellent information, and I thank you, gentlemen.
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02-01-2014, 11:48 AM | #5 |
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Re: Another quick Carb question...
You are most welcome.
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02-03-2014, 08:48 AM | #7 |
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Re: Another quick Carb question...
Excellent!! I just happen to have a NOS pair of these carbs, the other one is still in its original wax-sealed box. I was pondering some unusual induction for them....thanks for the ideas!!
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