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Dave_Kriegel
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Question replacing 1927 Vaporizer Carb

Post by Dave_Kriegel » Tue May 18, 2021 4:54 pm

Story I bought one of the last Model T's made. It has the vaporizer carb Long story, the seller started it right up. Me NO failure to start and run . SO I need to learn to clean and adjust this new piece of technology so I can start it and drive with my 13 year old grandson. Basically fuel starvation The other simple fast solution is I have a new intake and new carb . Can I just disconnect the vaporizer from the exhaust and put on a normal carb intake set up or is there more to it such as different carb throttle controls etc


Jack Putnam, in Ohio
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Re: Question replacing 1927 Vaporizer Carb

Post by Jack Putnam, in Ohio » Tue May 18, 2021 5:02 pm

To eliminate the vaporizer you will need new manifolds, intake and exhaust. You will have to change the carb linkage and knock a hole in the block for a carb rod. Also you will have to change the throttle controls on the steering shaft. It would be much simpler to learn how the vaporize works. They do work fine. I have run one for 36 years with no problems. To start the car you will have to choke the engine a bit longer that what you may be use to. It is a long way from the fuel bowl to the intake manifold. You have to suck fuel a long distance for start up.


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Re: Question replacing 1927 Vaporizer Carb

Post by speedytinc » Tue May 18, 2021 5:06 pm

You need an earlier set up. exh manifold, intake & carb. Throttle linkage runs between # 2 & 3 cyls. If you look closely, you should see a square area that is to be punched/drilled out. An earlier valve cover with the hole. From what I have heard, you are in for a performance improvement with the earlier set up.

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Charlie B in N.J.
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Re: Question replacing 1927 Vaporizer Carb

Post by Charlie B in N.J. » Tue May 18, 2021 5:23 pm

I converted my’ 27 to a Holley years back. The first thing I’d do is look at the spot between # 2 & 3 cylinders. The hole might already be in the block. Mine was. Also the valve cover had the hole in it too but the gasket didn’t. Don’t recall the linkage being a problem either. Definitely doable.
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