Rochester carburetor

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The September issue of my Power Wagon Advertiser seems to confirm that the Rochester carburetor on my 1948 B-1-PW is not an original item. Does anyone know whether or not that unit is a valid replacement carb for the time? My truck runs, but does not start without coaxing and, of course, the mixture could be the problem. So far, I have not removed the carb and looked at it closely.

Thanks

[JStinson]

The September issue of my Power Wagon Advertiser seems to confirm that the Rochester carburetor on my 1948 B-1-PW is not an original item. Does anyone know whether or not that unit is a valid replacement carb for the time? My truck runs, but does not start without coaxing and, of course, the mixture could be the problem. So far, I have not removed the carb and looked at it closely.

Thanks

I haven't gotten my issue yet, but it's interesting that your truck had a Rochester carb on it. My 1953 M37 had one on it too. It ran very good with it on there.

I have a Carter ready to go when the engine gets back, so we'll see how they compare.

Can't answer your question, but I'd like to know how many other trucks had replacement Rochesters on them as well.

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Good to know

Thanks for the reply. It's appreciated.

[Craig in Appleto]

If you want to use a good carb on your truck, try and find one off of a 2wd Dodge truck with a 230 engine. It bolts on and uses the same acc linkage. I think they are Ball & Ball. Also get the air cleaner. These carbs have a mechinical acc pump and in my opinion are easier to start and more drivable. plus they are cheaper to buy, easier to rebuild, and a Mopar part.

[Cheyenne Dave]

I upgraded to a Carter 413-S. I managed to score one N.O.S. but had to cough up more dough than I should have. I hesitated a few months and the price went up.

The 413-S was used on Chryslers and Packards of the day, and likely others. They were a step up from the "economy" model offered stock on the Power Wagon. Having advanced metering the 413 is a bolt-up interchange. I am very happy with the performance, having driven Gus to just shy 14,000' of feet with narry a hiccup.

C.D.