Update on 216 to 261 engine switch

[Bob Carriere]

Haven't heard from you in ages Mike.....

Like I said ......let Phil do it first..... he is very thorough and will solve all your headaches......

How far are you into the cab 11.. I thought you had Iltis-situs....

Suitable carbs of the late 50 era are still coming up in EBay once in a while...... carb core are available at $10 and up....Rochester carb kits anywhere from $15 to $25..... have to be careful... some models have a flat shaft to the accelarator pump ... some have a round shaft......you have to take apart you carb first to see what you need.

Some mechanics hate Rochester B carbs with a passion.... prone to leaking at the top cover and to warping of top cover..... a good source of info is the Stovebolt site.....other aftermarket carbs will fit but you have to match the CFM and torque curve response.... and the concern with appearance and airfilter canister requriement.

I found an NOS 261 Rochester B carb circa 1960 for my engine in California on Ebay.

Hang in there.

Bob