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MY 29 CHEVY IS A DRIVER BUT I WOULD LIKE TO PUT A DOWN DRAFT CARB.ON IT IF POSSIBLE.WHAT YEAR INTAKE MANIFOLD WOULD IT TAKE? ALSO THERES CURRENT AT MY COIL WITH THE KEY OFF BUT ONLY STARTS WITH KEY ON,IS THIS RIGHT.IDLES GOOD,STARTS GOOD WILL ONLY DO 35 M.P.H.,R.P.M. WILL NOT SMOOTH OUT.I/VE DONE EVERY THING I KNOW,THIS THING IS GOING TO DRIVE ME TO STOP DRINKING.

A 1932 manifold system and and downdraft carburetor will bolt up to your 1929 engine. The electrolock for 1929 is a one year only application, therefore your electrical system is working as it should for 1929.

Your car should cruise around 45 to 55 mph.

THANKS FOR THE INFO.I/M GOING TO REBUILD THE ORG. ENGINE& CARB. IN THE MEANTIME I/M GOING TO PUT A 1931 ENGINE IN (TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD)THIS CAR IS GREAT TO DRIVE,GETS MORE LOOKS THAN MY 1960 T-BIRD.

Hello DRHook, I don't know if you can handle all that power from such an advanced engine as a 31 with a down draft carb! WOW! Drive up here to the Terrill Car Museum in DeLeon if you get a chance. Just kidding about being able to handle all that H.P.

I hope all of you guys from Mineral Wells mark your calendar for the:
LONE STAR REGION'S SWAP MEET June 9-10-11 & 12 *
at Traders Village in Grand Prairie, TX, just North of I-20 on Mayfield (exit I-20 on 360 north)!

maybe we can visit and swap some Chevrolet parts!
*I edited this after Oldchevyman's post below!

Hi DRHook, not to blemish Macks information but
the swap meet will be Fri, Sat and Sun , June
10-11-12..

HELLO FRIENDS;
I WILL BE AT THE SWAP MEET,THANKS FOR THE REMINDER.BY THE WAY AM I GAINNING H.P. THIS IS A 1931 TRUCK ENGINE,NO SMOKE OR KNOCKS,SOUNDS GOOD. THE ORG. ENINE IS VERY REBUILDABLE IF I STOP RUNNING IT.HORSEPOWER I CAN HANDLE,SPEED SCARES ME.

The 1932 carburetors were basically updraft design in a downdraft configuration. The 1933 wasn't a lot better. The 1934 had much improved performance, and the 1937 and newer had much improved reliability.

Since the 1932 is such a pricey unit, and litle better than the updraft; you might consider the later replacement 569s (replaces 1932-1936 carbs) or an aftermarket unit such as a Zenith or Stromberg. All of these are much improved over the 1932 carbs.

Jon.

I have just started disassembling my 1932 carburetor to inspect and clean. Carbking's comment about the 1932 being pricey makes me wonder how pricey? Could I sell my 1932 and purchase a superior carburetor for little additional cost?