v6 carb problems

[welsh kev]

Originally Posted by retodd7711

OOHH!
We got the wheels turning now!
1. Find a carb I can afford
2. Find an adaptor plate
3. We might be peeling out of the garage in no time!
4. Drop kick that Stromberg over the fence
P.S. Did anyone notice the electric wire that was behind the shower that had an obvious water leak?

Carb off e-bay. There are quite a few reconditioned ones advertised most days.

Adaptor plate from Mr. Gasket. Part # 720-1937.

Don't kick the Stromberg TOO far; scrap metal prices are looking up!

BTW, you'll find that the throttle control linkage will fit straight on with a little judicious filing; don't junk that big return spring either 'cos you'll need it!

Link here for the "how-to" on the gmcguys site, my thanks to Jolly for this;

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/holley.htm

I know the one in question is on a 351 engine but as someone above said it'll work fine on yours.

Don't fret about the bathroom; I had my house re-wired a few years ago and it was seriously scary. I think some of the old wiring had been there since Edison's time!

Couple of other things I just thought of which are important. Firstly, you will need the correct union on your fuel line; the Stromberg and Holley are different ones. I had mine made up at a local engineering shop.

Second; while you're dong this, install a good in-line fuel filter. Half the problems you're having with the Stromberg will likely be from crud in the gas tank being picked up and blocking the float valve; a good in-line filter will eliminate this. Make sure you get one which can deal with high gas flow.

I'm sorry I can't post any pics of my set-up to help you, but the truck is about 120 miles away having some body stuff done.