Fuel System: 57 Commander...Stromberg WW6-117

[tim333]

What is the source for a new carb for my 57 Commander? Stromberg WW6-117

[StudeRich]

To get one to properly fit the Air Cleaner, Choke Heater Tube and clear the hood while still running a 2 Barrel, only #1 and 4 will work. You do have 5 total choices:

1) Buy another USED Stromberg WW Model 6-117 Carb. and Rebuild it.
A simple and easy, quick, reasonable method to keep it all original looking.

2) Buy a Used Stromberg WW 6-123 to 6-128 ('59-'62) and a clamp-on mount Stude. Air Cleaner.

3) Buy a Used Stromberg WW 6-130 ('63) or 6-132 ('64) a Late Intake Manifold with the Proper Choke Heat Tubes and a Stud and wing nut mounted, Stude. Air Cleaner.

(Note: after 1958, the 2 Brl. Carbs. no longer have the rear facing tops and remote Air Cleaner.)

Of course 2 & 3 above require that you buy a "low Rise" '59-'64 Intake Manifold, and rebuild the Carb., or have it rebuilt.

4) I would just rebuild the original Carb. if the Throttle lever and throttle shaft is good enough to repair or use.

OR: (5) Then of course if you do not work on Cars, you could always buy a '59 to '64 2 Barrel Intake Manifold that a Club Member has bored out to Edelbrock AFB Clone 4 Barrel size and a New Edelbrock 500cfm Electric Choke Carb. and a 4 Brl. Air Cleaner and have it installed.

[tim333]

I lost the name of the Rebuilder recommended here previously, someone help?

[StudeRich]

Dave Thibeault is a Turning Wheels Monthly SDC Publication Advertiser. He is in Maynard, MA 978 897 3158
There are several Studebaker Car and Parts Repair Shops listed at: http://studebakervendors.com

UPDATE: Maroon = Corrected

[tim333]

Dave is actually in Massachusetts [MA], carburetor will be sent to him tomorrow. Thanks for the info. I just officially joined the Club so I will be getting the magazine.

[SN-60]

You'll be very happy with Dave's work!!

[tim333]

I'm looking forward to a smooth running engine, heard nothing but good things about Dave's work.