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Author:  MichaelS [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:33 am ]
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I finally got around to swapping out my 1945 for a 1920 carb. The 1945 when I removed it turned out to be a 1940, and a very dirty one inside. The 1920 is clean and rebuilt. What a difference it makes, the car runs great. I can't say its the different carb, I think a good cleaning would make the other one work as well. I am now a happy slanter.
Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:34 pm ]
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Glad to hear the change was positive. The 1920 is such a simple carb, I was hoping you find that it would help. It was one of the best things I have done to my ride for now. A four barrel is in the works.
Author:  THOR [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:06 pm ]
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I love the 1920s. I agree that they are simplistic, to the point that I can build my own custom one, and actually have it work!

Congrats on the great running slant!

~THOR~
Author:  mopardemon71 [ Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:13 pm ]
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Im an only child here but my 1945 ran great but the bbd does better on the freeway.
Author:  slantsixbob [ Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:33 am ]
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I love the 1920s. I agree that they are simplistic, to the point that I can build my own custom one, and actually have it work!

Congrats on the great running slant!

~THOR~
quoted for truth, my holley works great :D
Author:  dusterguy225 [ Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:23 am ]
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I hated both my 1945 and 1920. :shock: The super six solved that! More power and better gas milage (went from 13 to 17mpg city) Now I love my BBD! :D

For all you 1945/1920 lovers, I have one of each that I don't need.
Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:39 am ]
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dusterguy,

You must have a lead foot!
My 1977 Volare BBD slant six car got 24 mpg in town and 28 on the road.
Author:  Reed [ Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:46 pm ]
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dusterguy,

You must have a lead foot!
My 1977 Volare BBD slant six car got 24 mpg in town and 28 on the road.
Dusterguy- try adjusting the metering rods on your BBD. This is an often overlooked adjustment that really affects performance and fuel economy.
Author:  dusterguy225 [ Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:17 pm ]
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dusterguy,

You must have a lead foot!
My 1977 Volare BBD slant six car got 24 mpg in town and 28 on the road.
:shock:

Not really! I want that kind of milage! Do you have a 904 or a-833 od?
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Dusterguy- try adjusting the metering rods on your BBD. This is an often overlooked adjustment that really affects performance and fuel economy.
How? I think we tried, but im not sure if it was right. My grandpa didn't know that we wern't supposed to take the screw out of the vac step up piston, we put it back in, but the screw does not tighten down. Could that be why?
Author:  Reed [ Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:12 pm ]
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How? I think we tried, but im not sure if it was right. My grandpa didn't know that we wern't supposed to take the screw out of the vac step up piston, we put it back in, but the screw does not tighten down. Could that be why?
That might be the problem. You are never supposed to take that screw out.

To adjust the metering rods, follow figure two in this picture:

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Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:36 pm ]
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Not really! I want that kind of milage! Do you have a 904 or a-833 od?

904 automatic with 391,000 on it.
Author:  THOR [ Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:12 am ]
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I hated both my 1945 and 1920. :shock: The super six solved that! More power and better gas milage (went from 13 to 17mpg city) Now I love my BBD! :D

For all you 1945/1920 lovers, I have one of each that I don't need.


Send me a PM for shipping, I want that 1920!


~THOR~
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