Fuel System: Best single barrel carburetor for dual carb set up

[rowan]

I need suggestions for the best carburetors for a dual manifold 185 six. Using a pair of bbr1s now but there may be better carbs out there. Any experience would be greatly appreciated.

What carburetors are working right on your dual carb setup for a Champion 185?

[Mike Van Veghten]

I don't know about two of-em, but on a 54 4dr.that I bought, someone put a larger single on the flathead in the car. I recall it having s GM on it somewhere.

I do know that the engine looks like it was actually rebuilt under a shade tree, BUT...it will run circles around the engine in my "other" wagon. Note the throttle bore is a little larger than the original. The original installer made a half-assed tapered adapter. Some time back I had the carburetor for some reason. I spent some time "fixing" the adapter. The throttle linkage fits as is should, It had no air filter when I bought the car, so I don't know if the factory filter will fit. I put an aftermarket paper filter on it.

Anyway, I'll go out and look tomorrow for any identifying numbers on it.

Mike

[rowan]

Thanks Mike -

[bensherb]

I've used the Holley 1904 single barrel carb in several multi carb arrangements on many different engines and it's always worked well. They come in a few different throttle plate sizes, so be aware of this if you decide to use them, it may make a difference depending on the type of linkage you use, re progressive or not. Here's an old pic from several decades ago of three of them on a 200ci six in my Model T . This engine came from the factory with only one of them, but after "hopping it up" it needed all three to run. I have used more them on other engines.

[rowan]

Thanks Rick, I believe a Holley might be the better choice of what’s available out there.

Does anyone have experience with the Holley repops available from several sources on the net?

[bensherb]

Thanks Rick, I believe a Holley might be the better choice of what’s available out there.

Does anyone have experience with the Holley repops available from several sources on the net?

I don't have any experiance with the repops, but these are very simple carbs and easy to rebuild. I haven't been to a swap meet in over a year (no swaps due to covid) but I pick them up for $2 - $5 at swap meets. I know Daytona parts co. sells a repop they call a CVH "universal carb". for around $350. A friend used one of their Zenith repops and has been happy with it.

[jpepper]

The 185 in my Champion coupe had twin carters on it. They were OE carbs from a 53/54 Champion. They were linked parallel, not progressive. It ran well. I think the small holleys would have worked better.

[rowan]

Hey guys - thanks for all the feed back. We are going to put a couple VW 34s on to test and will let you know.

[PackardV8]

Coincidentally, I ran across a stash of the Holley 1904s. Now, all I need is an intake manifold.

jack vines

[rowan]

Let me know if you have a couple extras - would like to test the 1904s.

[PackardV8]

Let me know if you have a couple extras - would like to test the 1904s.

I think he has several of the 1 -9/16" throttle bores for $50 each; seems high, but maybe a bargain when one considers the repops are $339.

jack vines

[jts359]

If I remember correctly the bore on Rowans manifold is only 1-5/16", It Sounds like he would also need an adapter , Ed, The carb linkage builder !

[DEEPNHOCK]

If cost was no object (Well, you did say 'best')....
These look real good..

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/sniper_efi/sniper_efi_autolite_1100_one_barrel/parts/550-552

[rowan]

Wow - 2 of those on the 185 would be fun!

[PackardV8]

Wow - 2 of those on the 185 would be fun!

Can't find any info if one computer will drive two TBIs, but if it requires two complete setups, figure $2,000 - $2,500 to get them running. Who'll be the first CASO to spring for it?

jack ines