Old chrome Strombergs

It’s hard to beat the patina of old chrome Strombergs – those 97 carbs lucky enough to have felt the polisher’s hand way back when. Knowing what we do now about how hard it is to chrome passivated zinc, it’s a miracle any were done in the first place, let alone survived. But we’re glad they did. It’s like they have a life all of their own. If they could talk, what stories would they tell? Whatever their history, here’s a few examples of old chrome Strombergs that are still doing great duty in their current lives…..Click on the pics for bigger views.

 

New banjo spacer for Stromberg 6×2

9086K-C picWe’ve worked hard this year on new solutions for Stromberg 6×2 set-ups, and here’s another smart idea that makes things even easier. Stay with us. It’s complicated!

Banjo fittings have always seemed a clean solution for 6×2 sets because you can run just two simple hose lines to the back of the engine and fit a fuel block on the firewall. Yet you never see it with progressive linkages. Why? Because progressive linkages with banjos also need banjo spacers to move the feel line away from the long center lever arm. But if you do that, you get into another issue, as the progressive linkage sliding rods on each bank must pull the front carbs open, because of clearance issues with the back-bar. And the sliding rod hits that banjo spacer.

Our new 9086K-C Banjo Spacer with Clearance solves that issue. Fit one to each center carb on your 6×2 and you will provide clearance for the forward-facing sliding rod. Job done! Of course, this also works for 3×2 linkages if you need to configure it in the same way. Check the new pieces out on our website and speak to your Genuine Stromberg dealer today!9086K-C in action

 

Stromberg BIG97 Installation Guide

The Installation Guide for the All-New Stromberg BIG97 can be found on the Stromberg Tech Center at www.stromberg-97.com, along with a lot of other tech information. So if you want to read up before you make a purchase, it’s the ideal opportunity. It covers not just the carb installation but tuning tips for the BIG97 Tri-Power.  If you click on this link, it will take you straight there.  BIG 97 Installation Guide

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