Holley Carb Replacement

[62EconoFalClWag]

I have a 1962 Falcon Club Wagon/Econoline with a I6 170 and a Holley 1904 or maybe even a 1908 (I cannot tell the difference) with manual choke. The problem first started out with a leak on the float bowl. I had the carb rebuilt and it still leaks. The leaking problem appear to be that the float bowl is bowed/warped. I was wondering, is there another type of carb that is straight bolt on replacement that I can use?

 

[bubba22349]

Yes an Autolite 1100 should be direct swap there are others too that could be used if you are making other changes

 

[powerband]

Yes, there are many similar carbs that will fit, but if you have an original '62 engine you should use a carb providing the original ported vacuum signal to the '62 distributor. 'still a lot of carbs available but '62 Falcon used "Load-O-Matic" (LOM) distributor and "SCV" (spark control valve) equipped carbs like your 1904/1908. (check out the FSP / Classic Inline - Tech Pages)

... simplest is a direct "comparable" swap with another 1904/08, a little' later Ford/Autolite 1100 having the "SCV", also alternate distributor not needing SCV carbs are availble depending on your expectations...

'don't think there were any manual choke 1908's, here's 1904 < > 1908's ; obvious difference is large choke housing and squarish air horn:

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[cruzingratiot]

before you blame it on the float bowl cover
it could be the fuel line at the line inlet dripping down the side of the carb


Paul Jug

 

[fmartin_gila]

If possible, find a Glass bowl. They don't warp and they are so neat.

Fred