Weber 32/36 conversion

[Anonymous]

gentlemen (and any Ladies):

I am running into a problem finding an adapter for this conversion. I ordered one from stovebolt and the bolt pattern fits the carb but it is too small for the head. I measured the carb mounting holes on the head and found them to be approx 3.3" to center. Clifford has an adapter that is 3.75" end-to-end. That does not leave much room once the holes are drilled. Am i missing something here? Should I consider another carb?

Thanks

Bob

 

[kirkallen143]

Sure, the carb will fit, but they are either 2 3/4" or 3 5/8" stud center to stud center to the intake manifold. Measure carefully again, I think they just sent you the wrong adapter (it happens to me all the time, which really sux).

 

[63comet]

In order to use the stovebolt adapter, you also have to use the adapter that came with your carb set-up and aligns the carb up with the log. Thus 2 adapters have to be used with the stovebolt, only 1 with Cliffords. But don't despair, there is still room to use both adapters and not have clearance problems.

 

[Falcon62]

Bob - The Stovebolt adapter is a generic adapter while the Clifford piece is purpose built for the small six. What is the size of your intake opening - 1.5" or 1.75"?

Check out this link and see if that helps any http://home.centurytel.net/fordfan/Falc ... rsion.html

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the clarifications. I went ahead and ordered the clifford adapter and linkage modification. Based on what I have been able to determine, their adapter is shorter and will match the 1.75" intake opening on my head. Thanks Again.

Bob