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terd ferguson · 10-11-2009, 10:56 AM

Ok, stupid question here. I've got a '55 2nd series with the 235 and three on the tree. In the shop manual it says all manual tranny 1/2 tons have a GM Model "B" downdraft carb. In the parts store websites, they list carb kits for a Rochester B/C and a Carter YF. I want to assume the GM Model "B" downdraft is a Rochester. Is that correct?

Long story short, I want to rebuild the carb and want to get the right kit. Thanks for the help and thanks for this great forum.

**mr48chev** · 10-11-2009, 11:20 AM

Link to a carter yf page http://www.tocmp.com/manuals/Carbs/Carter/YF/index.htm

Rochester b/c link. http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/tech/...r/B-index.html

After looking at those it should be pretty simple. No doubt the tag is missing of the carb (triangular shaped tag with stamped number) so it will take a bit more homework.

terd ferguson · 10-11-2009, 12:03 PM

Ok, so further reading of the shop manual says Rochester B/C is for auto tranny trucks and it has the automatic choke. My truck is a manual tranny truck with manual choke cable with a knob in the cab. Here's a link to the page in the manual...

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...5ctsm06m03.htm

10-11-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	'55 2nd series carb question... Ok, stupid question here. I've got a '55 2nd series with the 235 and three on the tree. In the shop manual it says all manual tranny 1/2 tons have a GM Model "B" downdraft carb. In the parts store websites, they list carb kits for a Rochester B/C and a Carter YF. I want to assume the GM Model "B" downdraft is a Rochester. Is that correct? Long story short, I want to rebuild the carb and want to get the right kit. Thanks for the help and thanks for this great forum. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks" Last edited by terd ferguson; 10-11-2009 at 10:57 AM.

10-11-2009, 11:20 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: '55 2nd series carb question... Link to a carter yf page http://www.tocmp.com/manuals/Carbs/Carter/YF/index.htm Rochester b/c link. http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/tech/...r/B-index.html After looking at those it should be pretty simple. No doubt the tag is missing of the carb (triangular shaped tag with stamped number) so it will take a bit more homework.

10-11-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: '55 2nd series carb question... Ok, so further reading of the shop manual says Rochester B/C is for auto tranny trucks and it has the automatic choke. My truck is a manual tranny truck with manual choke cable with a knob in the cab. Here's a link to the page in the manual... http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...5ctsm06m03.htm __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"



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