conversion from up to down-draft carburetor on 32 (900)

Posted by Thomas Wilcox On 2011/10/12 14:21:31

Dear All,

I have read that Packard offered a kit to convert the 9th series Eights to down-draft carburetors. I am considering doing this with my 900. I figure the conversion requires:

A) Manifolds. Will standard 33-34 eight manifolds bolt on? Seems like they should.

B) Carburetor: Stromberg EE-22? Other?

C) Modified linkage

D) Different exhaust pipe flange.

Anything I am not considering? Any clues as to the answers to A and B?

Thanks,

Tom