Eddie Miller Streamliner carb question

I just saw the article on the Eddie Miller streamliner in TRJ- does anyone know what model of Zenith carb he used on the 6 cyl engine?

Here's a pic:



Thanks! Bill

 

bump for the afternoon crew

 

Mac, those are Zenith 80BV10 series carbs. They were the sidedrafts that Nicson used on their 3 x 1 sidedraft manifold for the Chevy 216/235/261. I believe there were 6 different models and they're very rare. I've have the Nicson/Zenith sidedraft set-up and have yet to see one of those carbs turn up on eBay (that wasn't part of an existing Nicson set up)

 

Nuts- thanks for the info QuakeMonkey!

 

Here are a couple of clearer pictures of a single 80BV10 carb. The first picture is a top view, the second picture is of the throttle body where it would normally attach to the intake manifold.

 

As mentioned by QuakeMonkey, these things are a little more difficult to find than winning an argument with the IRS!

And parts are probably available only from that grumpy old hillbilly in Missouri!

If I had one of the manifolds and planned to use it, I would certainly consider machining adapters to utilize the more common Carter YH sidedrafts (unless historical accuracy was more important than cost).

Jon.

 

Hi Jon, not to derail this thread but do you have the double collared bushing (I'm not sure what else to call it?) that is held by the fork, above the fuel bowl spring in the second pic? Please excuse my technical terminology!

I bought my kits for my 8810's from you and they're nice! The only part I can't locate, even in some generic form is that bushing. Thanks for any help on this.

 

Thanks Jon!

Can you tell me what the bolt hole spacing is on the intake flange for the 8810 and the YH?

 

Quake - Zenith part number is C130-8, and no I don't have an extra, but any hobbyist with a lathe could make one in 15 minutes or so.

Mac - the Zenith bolt centers are 2 11/16 (S.A.E. size 2). The YH's have a triangular (3 bolts) pattern.

Jon.

 

How about these? A recent find.

 

Would those carbs have been on an early 6 cylinder Corvette? I remember seeing a wrecked '54? back in the 1960's and the carbs are the only feature I remember. Bob

 

Corvettes ran the triple Carter YH side drafts.

 

You STINK, Six Ball

 

He is definately among the unbathed and disreputable, but all in all a nice guy.

 

I didn't say I found them. They are part of an amazing stash that turned up in California. They are still sorting through it. All I've got is junk.

 

Ah, well if they happen to have a 2nd pair...

 

Mac (or others)

If you decide to go with YH carbs, here is a little information:

There are 4 distinct "generations" of the YH, they are:

(1) early 50's Nash, and early 50's Corvette
(2) mid 50's to about 1959 marine (Dearborn, Crusader, etc.)
(3) 1960 to mid 1964 marine, Latham, and Corvair
(4) mid-1964 up (Corvair, Clark-Cortez and marine)

While all 4 generations look pretty much the same, parts are not necessarily interchangable from generation to generation. Remember this when acquiring spares for parts.

Of course, the 3 used should match as to tag number.

Carter released a spring-loaded fuel valve to minimize float bounce and thus minimize fuel slosh for all YH carbs. The "price leader" repair kits found at most FLAPS do not include these valves in their generic kit, as these valves are much more expensive than the solid plunger valve. Gaskets in the generic kits, while fitting, don't necessarily work. Pay close attention to the holes in the bowl cover gasket, and the thickness of the bowl to throttle body gasket.

Jets used are the same as used in the WCFB/AFB four barrels, thus readily available.

And to more accurately answer your previous question, the YH flange is a triangular on a 2 5/8 center; with a single hole at the top, and two holes on the bottom.

Jon.