The new Stromberg 28 inch SuperSign !

Looking for a cool, max impact wall sign ? You got it …Our new Stromberg Carburetor Authorized Sales & Service SuperSign weighs in at a giant 28 inches diameter and no less than 8lb shipping weight. There’s no way you’re going to miss this baby in your workshop, garage or porch.

All our signs are proudly made in the USA, of course, using heavy gauge American steel. That cool patinated vintage style artwork is printed in period colors with a smart dye-sublimation process, so the image is baked into the powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish. And with two riveted fixing holes (top and bottom), it’s easy to fix, too.

To give you an idea of the scale, our picture shows both 28inch and 14inch versions. Both are available to order at our Clothing & Collectibles store on the Stromberg website – www.stromberg-97.com .

New Stromberg linkages – small block Ford and more!

It must be linkage week here at Stromberg. New 4-banger linkages at the start of the week, and now, more for the V8. If you’ve just stepped up for the long-awaited new Edelbrock 5412 small block Ford 3×2 intake, or you’re lucky enough to have found a cool old intake for three 97s on your vintage overhead valve engine, check these out. Our new 9253PRO is a 3×2 progressive linkage that places the carbs 4 7/8 inches from carb to carb to fit the new Edelbrock 3×2 intake for small block Ford, plus early Weiand 3×2 intakes too. The new 9251PRO works at 4 7/8 inches apart to fit Offenhauser 3×2 intakes for engines like Ford Y-block and 49-61 Cadillac. If you’re looking for direct linkages for these engines, simply choose our 9245S TwoStep kit and trim the linkage rod to suit.

In addition, our new 9249S 2×2 is a simple direct linkage with swivels for a traditional look, sized for a maximum 7 1/2 inches from carb to carb so it fits the cool intake from Edgy Speed Shop for Dodge/Plymouth 201/218 and 230 Flathead 6-cyl engines. We’re reliably informed it will also fit the vintage Edmunds intake for Plymouth 6 engines (with 7 inch carb spacing).

Moving up in size a little we have the new 9250S and 9250P 2×2 direct linkages (S for swivels, P for premium with rod ends). Both set the carburetors a maximum 8 5/16 inches from carb to carb and are designed specifically for the recently announced Offenhauser 1080 2×2 intake for 1949-63 Cadillac motors. Good news is, they also fit the Eddie Meyer 1932-48 ‘low-rise’ intake for Flathead Ford (at 8 1/4in carb spacing).

Prices are US$49.95 (and UK£26.43 + tax) for the 9249S and 9250S, and US$105.95 (UK£54.13 + tax) for the 9250P. Both 9251PRO and 9253PRO kits are US$175.95 (UK£92.46 + tax).

Designed and manufactured exclusively by Stromberg Carburetor, TwoStep linkage kits combine clean, traditional looks with maximum leverage. They come pre-assembled and install in just two simple steps, without the need for extended throttle shafts. Check out the following features:

    • Die-cast zinc SuperLink lever arms. All other parts stainless steel – even the rod ends and lock nuts.
    • Two new Stromberg ‘Snapback’ throttle return springs, which wrap around the end of the throttle shaft. These chemically blacked, stainless steel torsion springs snap the carburetors shut, yet virtually disappear from view.
    • For a smooth, lightweight look, 2×2 kit swivels are positively fixed by a small e-clip, and the small black set-screws have knurled ends for a strong fix on the stainless rod.
    • P kits have special swivels and bolts, developed to clamp the rod ends tight with a small blind hole in the head. Simply insert a small rod eg, a hex key, to stop the swivels turning while you tighten the lock nuts.
    • Progressive kits have opposite threaded rod ends for easy adjustment. Just spin the rod to adjust for the correct lever angles. The primary lever has three mounting points to change when the secondary carburetors open, and you can pull the front carburetor or push the rear one open to suit individual applications. On the top setting (as supplied), the linkage will start to open the secondary (end) carburetors at around 50% primary (center) carburetor throttle rotation. Lower holes will open the secondaries sooner.
    • Every Stromberg TwoStep linkage kit comes with full instructions, and further help with selection, installation and tuning is available at our Tech Center.

New 2×2 linkage for Ford 4-bangers

We’ve got together with our buddy Charlie Yapp at Scalded Dog Speed Parts (and the early Ford four-banger dedicated ‘Secrets of Speed Society’, of course) to produce some cool linkages for early Ford Model A-based four-cylinder engines.

The new Stromberg TwoStep 9248S (direct) and 9248PRO (progressive) linkages are designed principally for use with the popular Scalded Dog Equalizer and Riley Two Port intake manifolds (both available from Scalded Dog Speed Parts), which set the carburetors five inches apart. The new TwoStep 9252S and 9252PRO linkages set the carburetors 9 5/8th inches apart to suit Burns, Zephyr and Roof 101 Cyclone intakes. Prices for all kits are highly competitive: $45.95 (or £24.96 + UK tax) for the S (direct) kits, and $99.95 (or £49.96 + UK tax) for the PRO (progressives).

Designed and manufactured exclusively by Stromberg Carburetor, the TwoStep linkage range combines clean, traditional looks with maximum leverage and huge versatility. Each kit comes pre-assembled and installs in just two simple steps, without the need for extended throttle shafts. Check out the following features:

  • Die-cast zinc SuperLink lever arms. All other parts stainless steel.
  • Every kit comes with new Stromberg ‘Snapback’ throttle return springs, which wrap around the end of the throttle shaft. These chemically blacked, stainless steel torsion springs snap the carburetors shut, yet virtually disappear from view.
  • TwoStep progressive systems are designed to ensure optimum performance and maximum versatility. The long primary lever has three mounting points so you can change when the secondary carburetor opens, and you can pull the front carburetor or push the rear one open to suit individual applications. On the top setting (as supplied), the linkage will start to open the secondary carburetor at around 50% throttle. Lower holes will open the secondary carburetor sooner.
  • To improve leverage, the primary (center) arm was kept as long as possible without hitting the carburetor S-jet. It also has a bigger clamping screw to handle more linkage torque. The sliding progressive rod meets the secondary carb rod at the top of the lever arm – not part way down like some systems. Effective leverage is especially important as 97 multi-carb systems have strong spring resistance.
  • The neat tapered rod stops are fully adjustable, with discreet set screw fixings.

Just one warning, I’m afraid: Like most progressive linkage systems for Stromberg carburetors, the TwoStep progressive linkages cannot be used with banjo fuel fittings (eg. Stromberg 9082K and 9083K). The banjo and its fuel hose interfere with the long (primary) linkage arm causing linkage binding or sticking. You can use our 9080K hose ends instead, of course, leading your hoses to a firewall-mounted 2-outlet fuel manifold block.

We wouldn’t be responsible if we didn’t ask you to read the instructions before installation, of course. Luckily, (and unlike most other linkage suppliers) Stromberg TwoStep linkages all come with full instructions.

Merc of the Year 2011 – also Stromberg Equipped!

You’ve got to love Ron House of Lake Grove, NY. I mean, he doesn’t just love customs. I mean he LOVES KUSTOMS. So for Ron, life doesn’t get much better than winning Merc of the Year at The James Dean Run 2011. At the 2012 event, his ’50 Merc convertible will appear on all the event T-shirts, Hats, Jackets and Sweat Shirts. As he said, “My Merc came together better than I ever dreamed and being the 2012 T-Shirt Merc was the frosting on the cake.”

Ron’s a real ‘Back in the day” kinda guy and for him a Full House Flathead means bored, stroked, hi-compression aluminum heads, full race cam, hot ignition, exhaust headers, dual exhaust and of course, a triple deuce manifold. So in August 2010 his fabricator Anthony Bordonaro (aka The Kustom Kid) contracted Gary Sharkey at The Engine Shop, Babylon, New York to build exactly that. And we’re talking…are you sitting down?… “Full House Flathead”, 294 cubic inches, Edelbrock High-Lift large chamber heads (PN 1116), 3 5/16 Ross pistons, 4.250 Eagle crankshaft, Scat con-rods, Isky 88 Full Race cam, Sanderson tubular headers (PN FH1) with Stainless Specialties custom 2.250 tubing, mufflers and exhaust tips, Power Gen alternator, Power Master XS Torque starter and an MSD electronic distributor (PN 8573). The cooling system is a Griffin Radiator with high flow rebuilt water pumps and 160 degree Robert Shaw balanced sleeve thermostats. Naturally, the whole motor was  balanced, blue-printed and dyno tested.

Did I mention the tripower? I have now. Edelbrock 3×2 intake manifold (PN 1109) with new Genuine Stromberg 97 carburetors, TwoStep fuel line and progressive linkage kit, with a trick Kustom Kid fabbed throttle set-up.

On September 14, 2011, Ron headed West in the Merc for a 2200 mile road trip, taking in  The Rebel Run (Lima Ohio), Henry Ford Museum (Dearborn, Michigan), The Ducktail Run (Gas City, Indiana) and The James Dean Run (Fairmount, Indiana). The flathead V-8 performed flawlessly, the Convert received great reviews, winning awards along the way,  before arriving at The James Dean Run. A dream come true.

Ron told us, “I just came from Anthony’s and he stated my tripower 97 setup needed no jetting changes. He just wired the chokes open on the front and rear carbs, and did all the fine adjusting on the center carb. He also ran an Aeromotive pressure regulator with a return gas line to the tank, so he could adjust the pressure at a steady three pounds. This Full House Flathead (294 CI) runs super with your 97s. I had to pull this heavy Merc over some big mountains in PA, but no problems. When I needed that extra push, the other two carbs would kick in and this Turnpike Cruiser Merc ran like a superstar. The Stromberg 97s were the key to success for my Full House Flathead.”….Rave on, Ron! Enjoy the pics.