97 stromberg on a standard 28 -possible?

[glrose67]

Hi Everyone, I've tried to see what's out there regarding this but it seems there are a few opinions. My motor is stock. Will a 97 work or should I look at an 81 Stromberg.Thanks

 

[1929]

Hi Everyone, I've tried to see what's out there regarding this but it seems there are a few opinions. My motor is stock. Will a 97 work or should I look at an 81 Stromberg.Thanks

My car ran better with the 97.

 

[glrose67]

Thanks 1929, I'm guessing you're running a fuel pump?

 

[1929]

Thanks 1929, I'm guessing you're running a fuel pump?

I was, but not needed as long as I don't go over 60mph for to long.

 

[Lawrie]

I run a 97 on my A ,no fuel pump ,it will run up hil,l on the flat, and full throttle right down to empty.
Do a search under my posts and see the float valve mod I did,
Lawrie

 

[kooljunkguy]

I would recommend the new Strombergs made in England, a lot less trouble. They actually just started reproducing an 81 sized carb which I have yet to try but seems very good.

 

[CWPASADENA]

A single "97" will work just fine.


If you were running a dual carb intake, 2 "81's" would work best.


Chris W.

 

[glrose67]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

 

[glrose67]

Thanks Lawrie!

 

[Bud]

Location of Lawrie's Mod: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211685&highlight=float+valve+mod

 

[SteveB31]

Use one 97, or two 81 carbs on a Model A. You can use two 97 carbs, but must run them lean.