1937 Ford carburetor

[cavecars]

I have a 1937 Ford 85 hp with a Stromberg 48 carburetor which someone added along with what I am assuming is not original, a 1/2" carb to intake spacer with vacuum port. Since I do not need the vacuum port does anyone know if I can just remove the spacer or is it needed?

 

[petehoovie]

Does your '37 have a two-speed rear-end aka a Columbia Overdrive? If not, removing the spacer will not cause a problem....

 

[TerryOH]

the mounting studs will be long but they can also be changed. Many of the hardware stores carry the proper stud.

 

[cavecars]

No two speed rear end. I have also noticed that some people place an extra tall spacer under the carb, is that for keeping the carb cool?

 

[DavidG]

The original carburetor for a 85 hp '37 was a 97, not a 48.

 

[cavecars]

Yes, someone replaced it with a 48 and along with adding the spacer I am assuming.

 

[cavecars]

Was there originally any spacer between the carb and the intake or just the gasket?

 

[petehoovie]

Just a gasket....

 

[1952henry]

That may have been for a Marvel Mystery Oiler or Ampco oiler.

 

[Talkwrench]

Just leave it unless it really worries you..

 

[cavecars]

Thanks for your input.

 

[Pomeroy41144]

Could the spacer be a left over part of a Southwind Gas Heater set up?

 

[cavecars]

I would suppose if so there would be a cut out in the firewall?

 

[cavecars]

I pulled the carb, so I got a pic of the spacer.

 

[scooder]

Certainly looks like a southwind vacuum plate.
Martin.

 

[cavecars]

Thanks

 

[Charlie ny]

Cave,
Don't loose that South Wind plate it's quite saleable.
Charlie ny

 

[cavecars]

Will make note of that, thanks Charlie

 

[tubadon40]

Looks about same size pipe as the Columbia OD needs.
I need one.

 

[Juergen]

After the war, Ford used this location for the vacuum for the wipers. I think the wiper works better getting vacuum at this location instead of between two intake ports.