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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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carb questions

I have a mostly stock (still 6v positive ground) 226 in a 49 ford F1. I have a Holley 94 on it, status post rebuild which is just not working right. My birthday is coming up, should I go for the stromberg 97 or the newer-reimagined carbs (demon 98 etc.).
I am not looking to race it, just drive on weekends and in parades.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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i personally like the 94, theres lots around so rebuilding one is a snap not like the strombergs which are harder to find and more expensive same with the demons as they are new and parts are/may be expensive. I run dual 94 on my daily driven flatty
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:16 AM
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Are you guys using the stock oil bath air cleaner? My Holley is out getting rebuilt as we speak.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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When I ordered a rebuilt one, the guy says he cuts the flange off because he can't find the oil bath air cleaners. He's sending me a 'car' model that accepts a standard air filter.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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i got 4" chrome cleaners on mine
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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I would and did upgrade to a paper element air filter. I also am a huge fan of Holley 94 carberators. Still a classic look but I hear they are a world of difference compared to the stromberg.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Holley 2100

I realize this thread played out a while ago, but maybe someone can answer my question. I have a '49 F3 pickup with flathead V8 engine that came in pieces. I am rebuilding it now. The carb that came with it is a Holley 2100, but I have tried two older (one is a 1948, other is older) oil-bath air cleaners but neither will clamp on to the top of the carb. Clamps are too large, and look like they want to clamp onto a ring. What's wrong here? Wrong carb?

CarlH
1949 F3
1997 F150
 
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