Nigel Bailey Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hi all, my Aussie spec 1948 Dodge D25 (standard Canadian 'long block' 218) is currently running a Stromberg carb, which I'm perfectly happy with, although a Carter BB (pic attached) did come with the car. The Carter is marked as a C6J1, which I believe was late 1930's Plymouth 201, whereas I think mine would have originally been a D6G1. Would a C6J1 work on my car (it is in standard tune, no mods), or should I be looking for a D6G1? Any light thrown on the complex (to me anyway!) world of Carter carbs for my car would be most helpful. I have removed the front panels for better access as I prepare the old girl for life back on the road-I'm right on the limits of my skillset here and appreciate all the great advice on this forum! Cheers, Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hi Nigel, I'm in Brisbane as well, I have '37 Dodge with probably the same 25" 218 which I just recently converted over to the 32/36 weber (style...lol) downdraft. Working well so far, though running a little rich. The C6J1 may run a little lean but should be ok imo. Does it have have an adjustable main jet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Bailey Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Thanks-I'm pretty sure my Carter carb has a fixed main jet. Good to hear there's another old mopar running around locally. Cheers, Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Being a hotrodder I would use either the weber carby or the old standby here in Oz the single barrel Bendix Stromberg, ex 186/202 Holden....easier to find and a bolt on..........this one was on the 41 Plymouth when purchased, went fine............andyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hzman78 Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Hey, good to see some Aussies on here, I am from bribie island so pretty close to you guys from Brisbane. Funnily enough I moved up here from grafton just before covid took off in April, so I lived about 5km from south grafton where Andy is from! I have a 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook which I am slowly modding, I am very new to the old car scene so will keep a close eye on posts. hope to see you guys around :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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