lets see if I can post picture's. I was contacted by a man who wanted a 48 built for his car but it had to have the number 48 on the top and on the fuel section. I found out that was very rare but I found him one and totally rebuilt it using Genuine Stromberg parts and extra thick gaskets from Charlie's Speed.
Where does is say 48 on the fuel bowl?? Edit: after looking at all of my 48s, some are marked some are not.
Model 40 Stromberg carburetors were before the Model 48. Same looking exterior, the differences are on the inside. I have about 75, Stromberg model 48 carburetors sitting on the shelf if anyone needs any.
34 & 35 I posted pictures of this carb showing the rebuild when a man responded " that's a true 48, where did you find it " Turns out it is the man I am building it for. Almost finished.
Yes. Stromberg released the first type EE-1 for Ford in 1934, Stromberg A-17581. Ford called this unit 40-9510-D. Detroit Lubricator single barrel carbs were used by Ford on the V-8 in 1932 and 1933. Apparently, model 40-9510-D was also used on early production 1935 cars as well. The type EE-1 known as the 48 (Stromberg A-17691) was released for the later 1935 models. The carburetor was released on 26 March 1935. A-17691 retained the throttle body assembly from A-17581, but both the bowl and air horn were changed. Jon
Jon, I know that the Model 40 carburetor bowl had more than 1 version. But, what was different about the air horn ? If you ever need any Model 40 bowls, I have about 35 of them. nick.
Nick - without pulling the prints, I don't know the differences. Thanks for the offer of the bowls, but no longer rebuilding, so selling parts rather than buying. Jon
Unknown to many, the AA-1 commonly called the 94 was not Chandler Groves first carburetor. Some aftermarket units were produced prior to 1937. In 1937, both Packard and Plymouth tried to use single barrel carburetors from Chandler Groves, with not a lot of success. Packard continued with the CG in 1938 before throwing in the towel, and switching to both Carters and Strombergs. The 1937 carbs used a number of Stromberg parts, as Mr. Milton E. Chandler had worked for Stromberg prior to forming the Chandler Groves Company. I have been unable to find out anything about "Groves". Chandler Groves also made items I am not allowed to mention, as I do not have an FAA certificate. Jon
Chandler Grove made the first 94's for one year but Ford had them put out for bids at the end of that time and Holley came in less that 10 cents cheaper than chandler Grove. Ford kept the patent rights and eventually started making them himself
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