Re: '55 Patrician with Carter Carb, Houston TX

Posted by HH56 On 2016/4/26 9:21:38

By casting number that should be a 352 so perhaps someone just did an engine dressup using red paint. The wiper motor is kind of an indication that the PO liked red. No explanation for the Carter other than perhaps it was readily available or inexpensive and the PO needed a carb. I know there were some on the forum who like Carters better than Rochesters so that could come into play too.

It is an interesting car you have. I see the TL solenoids in the background mounted on the firewall and those appear to be the 56 version. Question is did they leave the 55 limit switch on the bracket still working or was the entire compensator changed to the 56 version or worse, is it still the 55 compensator with the bracket and limit switch removed.

The wiper vacuum connection is not quite stock -- but you probably know that. The tube out of carb should go to rear of engine and bend up with a short hose connecting it to one of the balance valve inputs. Part of the tube appears to be there. The tube from internal vacuum pump should exit mid block just above the oil pan, travel to rear and connect to the other input to balance valve. The valve then connects to wiper motor. I would wonder if the internal vacuum pump and balance valve is still present or if the engine has one of the various oil pump mods which eliminates the vacuum portion. If internal pump was removed then a dual action fuel pump could be retrofitted in series to act in its place and provide the emergency wiper vacuum supply.