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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: joberg on December 07, 2012, 04:20:07 PM

Title: 53 Henry J Rochester Carb
Post by: joberg on December 07, 2012, 04:20:07 PM

Does anyone know the model number of the Rochester Carb used on my 53 Cosair ? I can't find any markings other than it being a Rochester. I'm looking to find a rebuilding kit. Kit numbers would be real helpful also. Thanks
Jeff

Title: Re: 53 Henry J Rochester Carb
Post by: Fid on December 07, 2012, 05:08:11 PM

If it's a Rochester then it's not the original carb. The Henry J 4 cylinder used a Carter YF 820S. The six cylinder used a Carter YF 833.  A lot the cars have had the carbs changed over the years. There was a Chevrolet carb that fit right on the J and sometimes that one was used in the days when you couldn't find the correct one. I don't remember if it was  Rochester or Carter. I'm sure there were others.

Title: Re: 53 Henry J Rochester Carb
Post by: retired wrench on December 07, 2012, 07:35:27 PM

 FID got it right that carb is off a chevrolet. They will work as long as it is not whats called a "flat top" where the lid is very thin. We had a 55 gal barrel full of these that were replaced under warantee. A picture would be great.

Title: Re: 53 Henry J Rochester Carb
Post by: joberg on December 08, 2012, 01:28:29 PM

Thanks for the info. I have a Carter YF on a parts motor in the shed. I think I'll probably rebuild that as my local NAPA looked at me like I was from space when I gave them the info found on the Rochester. And yes, my son says its the same carb on a 50 Chevrolet pickup he worked on recently