Another quick Carb question...

[OLD REK]

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

 

[ken ct]

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.

 

[1952henry]

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

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-CARBURE...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4847198c78&vxp=mtr

Here's a similar carburetor as you pictured, but with a governor...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-TRUCK...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2b48d1fe&vxp=mtr

Another that was bead blasted and rattle-canned...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Reb...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3381700e8b&vxp=mtr

Different suffixes, to be sure.

 

[OLD REK]

Excellent information, and I thank you, gentlemen.

 

[1952henry]

Excellent information, and I thank you, gentlemen.

You are most welcome.

 

[Dick's Hot Rod Place]

This a special carb made by Holley, with a standard 94 base, specifically for the Canadian military. For use on the 2.5 ton and larger trucks. It is a very unique carb in the fact that they love to run in pairs and give very good performance. See my gallery at dickshotrodcarbs.com I have some side by side and front to back mounted.

 

[OLD REK]

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!!