They are called emulsion tubes. There is a tool available for removing them. It is all explained in the thread https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/carburetor-stromberg-emulsion-tube-removal.187105/
No I have no problem pulling the emulation tubes. I’m talking about the two small bent bras squirt tube that squirts a shot of gas into the ventures.
Hey Doug I haven't talked to you in a while. Hope things are good. You're talking about the "Candy Cains" They can be stubborn. You can pull them out with vise grips but will probably wreak them. I have had success taking a small wire and clearing the obstruction.
They are available new from the new Stromberg company. ** I wasn't sure if you are asking where to get them or how to get them out. Uncle Max, resident Stromberg guru, sells a tool that blows these out using high pressure. The tool is reasonably priced and worth it if you fool around with these carbs. https://www.stromberg-97.com/product-index/parts/?cat=genuine-97-carburetor-parts
Hey guy long time no see? Yes the candy canes. I picked up a nice looking core recently and the only thing I could see that needed major attention was the candy canes. It looks like someone was on these with vice grips. One of the tubes was broke off at the base. Can I drill it out and pop in a new cane? If so what size drill bit should use and how deep should I go?
I would think you could drill it. I don't know the drill size. Just don't over drill it. The tube needs a tight fit.
There is a force fit separate piece at the base of the tubes. The tube goes into this piece and then the piece is wedged in place. When this is done the tube will fit tightly.
Nick thanks for your reply but how do I get the old tube out? What do I need to do to prior to installing the new candy cane?
Have you tried twisting the candy cane to loosen them ? If you have the candy canes out, the little wedge sleeves can be a problem. I use a propane torch to heat the area and apply a dose of a good penetrating oil. Be careful with the propane torch so as not to start melting the carburetor body. I don't know of an easy out that small to use. You can try a left hand drill bit, and run your drill in reverse. If you measure the candy cane tube diameter, that will tell you which size drills, plural, to use. Go easy in steps with the drill sizes so as not to drill too big. I have had some out easy by using a needle nose vice-grip, while others took the long way. If you use a drill and it gets stuck in the wedge, stop the drill, and rotate the drill chuck by hand after supplying a little heat, and penetrating fluid. Be careful when drilling the br*** as the drill will tend to want to drill deeper by itself. If you have any more questions, feel free to get back to me.
Just one of the reasons I'm running Holley 94's. No special tools needed other than a screwdriver. Andy
I get the new parts first and they'll tell you what to do and how deep to do it. The new parts might have slightly different specs than the old.
If you have a new candy chain, find a drill bit that just fits, then go the next size up. It maybe a size other then what you have in a standard drill index. Since the tubing wall isn't very thick. it would be easy to over drill the opening. If they are the ones you bought in Roundtop, you don't have a lot invested in them anyways. LOL.
If you still are hesitant about removing the "J" tubes, send the carburetor body to "Uncle Max" Musgrove on the Ford Barn. I had some wedges that I couldn't get out, Max removed them and replaced them with new "J" tubes. Max Musgrove, 1173 South 1100 East Salt Lake City Utah 84105
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