Thanks,
That's what I was thinking.
I'm going to get the casting number off it to verify.
Then I'll decide whether to try and find a new one at the swap meet,
Or use this as an excuse to upgrade to a 2x1 Offy.
regards,
Leon
William Schickling wrote:
>You must have a manifold and carb for a 216. 2 15/16 is correct for 235.
>
>Bill Schickling
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Leon Corley
>Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 8:52 AM
>To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
>Subject: [oletrucks] carburetor and straight axle
>
>
>I've begun driving my 53 3100 an have a couple of questions for the group.
>
>First, My steering seems a little twitchy. I've replaced everything in
>the straight axle front end (kingpins, bushings, tie rod ends, drag link
>ends). The steering box has new bushings and is adjusted for no play at
>center. I still have the ball bearings in the spindles. I'm running
>255-70-15 tires. The truck seems a little unstable at 50+. It seems to
>have about 2" of free play in the steering wheel while driving at speed,
>but while parked I can't detect any play. You can see the wheels move
>with about 1" of steering wheel movement. Where should I focus?
>Anti-sway bar? Roller bearings?
>
>Second, carburetors. I have a Rochester B on a 62-era 235. It is a
>little leaky so I just bought another one. I was very surprised to find
>that the new one had a larger bore and bolt spacing than the one on my
>235. I can't remember the bore, but the bolt spacing is 2 15/16.
>What gives? Have I got the carb and manifold for a 216 on my engine? Or
>is my new carb for a 261?
>
>Advice and / or commentaary are welcomed.
>
>regards,
>Leon
>
>o
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