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I purchased three model 2100 carbs on an Edelbrock intake at a swap meet a couple of years ago, rebuilt the carbs and have been satisfied with the performance.

These have 1 and 1/16 cast on the bowl (venturi size), have model EC cast on the other side and have throttle plates that measure 1 and a quarter inch.

I was at another swap meet earlier this year and saw another model EC carb with 1 and 1/16 on it and decided I should have it for a spare.  This one differs from the other three in that it has the FORD logo instead of the Holley 2100, it has different spray bars (large round ones) and more interesting it has a base with 1 and 3/8 throttle plates.

I guess the more I've learned about 94's, the less I know.

I'm thinking of useing it as the primary carb on my progressive set up and leaving the smaller ones on the ends.

Question is, what's the deal on the same size venturi carb with 1/8th inch larger throttle plates?  And where can I find two more of the large bases?

Anyone have experience with these?

Thanks in advance,  Kirk

An ohv Chevy V8 in 1912?  Wow!  I'm anxious to learn more about that one.  Guess I need to get down to the library and educate myself.

Thanks for all the info, you're a good man Gunga Din.  :>)

Thanks for the info, I appreciate that.  I know that both of the cousins Oaklands are fully restored and comepletely operational.  One being a sedan and the other a coupe.

I recall the coupe having a small access door behind the passenger door yet ahead of the rear wheel.  Someplace for a 'gentleman' to store his golf clubs I reckon.

I also believe the sedan (also a 30) was a four cylinder and the coupe a V8.  If I'm not mistaken this was the first use of a V8 in a American car.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Scary situation told with a sense of humor.  Glad to hear all's well, Got Gloves?

Chassis and body work are all looking real good.  I'm confused easily and often but what's the deal with a 30 Pontiac vs a 30 Oakland?  I've got a cousin up in north Iowa with a couple of Oaklands that vintage and was under the impression that they were later brought into GM and called Pontiac.

Any history there?  Keep up the good work.

A fine vehicle if I may say so.  I cut my teeth on a Morris Minor, learned to adjust points, adjust valves, fiddle with carburetors all my first experiences with the mechanics of automobiles came from a '56 Minor.  I was a young lad living in the country of Panama in Central America in the '50s and early '60s and European cars were the order of the day.  Fact is the first car I ever drove was that 1956 Morris Minor, another fact is I still own a Morris.  An MGB now.  I've had it for 33 years.  Good luck, have fun and thanks for the memory.

Best wishes to both of you.  Life is good, enjoy it.

Thanks.  Nice little history with the car.  I've always liked that style, kinda pro-mod I guess.  Looks like more fun than enough especially under a heavy right foot.  Built for QUICK trips to the store.

Nice looking car there.  Looks to be a little extra distance between the firewall and the radiator.  What are some of the specifics on that little jewel?  Wheelbase, body, frame, engine, trans?

The MGA was a very nice little British sports car.  There were a couple of A's that would be of particular interest.  A fixed head coupe (non removeable hardtop) would certainly be one.  MG also produced a small number of A's with a twin cam cylinder head.  Either of these models could demand the big money if that's your interest.  Some A's were fitted with disc brakes, might be something else to look for.  Some cars came with knock off wire wheels and some had bolt on disc wheels.  What is it you're looking at?

I'll be there also.  Will be enjoying the action Sunday through Wednesday.  Certainly looking forward to meeting you people as well as seeing the cars.  Kinda fun putting some faces on the names from this board.

I'll leave the hugs, kisses and spankings to someone else but Happy Birthday indeed!

You'll also want the pinion angle of the differential to tilt up a similar number of degrees the engine and transmission are down.

I've made that drive a few times, and I would recomend the freeway trip up to Kingman from Laughlin when towing a weighted trailer if you have any concerns.  It will be a longer drive but the grade is no where near as steep.  On the other hand you could leave the river at 3am or so and the temperatures will be much more favorable.  The grind up to Golden Valley from Laughlin is a hump indeed.  A check of the night time lows might be helpful in deciding.

You're looking for the band type, available in stainless, commonly found on big trucks but certainly available in smaller sizes.  Ask a competent parts man.

I am getting a long pedal after my car is parked.  One or two stabs brings it back up and it stays up with no problem.  I'm thinking the valve is not holding the pressure when the car is not being used.