Fuel System: Stromberg carb ID

[Toolz1953]

I have a Bendix Stromberg rear draft and the numbers i can find stamped are 6-1178 or it is 6-117B not sure which cant find the number any where, I am looking for a rebuild kit if anyone could help would b much appreciated.

[41 Frank]

Most any Studebaker parts vendor will have that. Go to www.studebakervendors.com

[Toolz1953]

Right but cant find these numbers as stated in original post. Not sure if 8 or B are actually part of stamped #.

[41 Frank]

All 53-62 2 barrel Strombergs 6-112thru 6-128 use the same kit.

Right but cant find these numbers as stated in original post. Not sure if 8 or B are actually part of stamped #.

[StudeRich]

What Frank said is correct of course, since we both sell all these Stude. Parts as many others do.
Your Carb. is a 1957 Commander or President, Bendix/Stromberg Model WW 6-117B.

[warrlaw1]

The things one can learn on this forum! Thanks, Frank and Rich. I have a shiny rebuilt and a couple of spare carbs that could use a rebuild. Did they improve the 2 barrel Strombergs over the years?

[StudeRich]

The changes are pretty slight like installing a Brass baffle between the Needle & Seat and the the float on later ones, to prevent flooding and surging on turns. And the fuel inlet "Seat" fitting to line compression nut size change.
One big difference between the early WW's for 232 Engines, and the later type like a 6-117 for 259, 289's is the throttle bore size increase.

[warrlaw1]

Thanks, Rich. Now I'm gonna dig 'em out and compare. Mine had a flooding problem, running way rich, but once the needle and sat were blown out, it purred like a kitten. I bought that carb rebuilt on eBay and it is very pretty, but probably not standard issue for the 55 259 in the car. Now you have enlightened me, Amigo.