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This application list has not been verified, however it should have some value to you if interested in the correct carburetor for your engine.

Chevrolet Carburetors 1912-59

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Year Cyl Engine Model Carburetor Number
1912 6 299 C
1913 6 299 C Stromberg
1914 4 171 H Zenith L-4
1914 6 271 L Zenith
1914 6 299 C Stromberg
1915 4 171 H Zenith O-4
1915 6 271 L Zenith
1916 4 171 H, 90 Zenith O-4
1916 8 288 D Zenith O-4D
1917 4 171 90 Zenith O-4
1917 8 288 D Zenith O-4D
1918 4 171 90 Zenith O-4
1918 8 288 D Zenith O-4D
1919 4 171 90 Zenith O-4
1919 4 224 Zenith O-4
1919 8 288 D Zenith O-4D
1920 4 171 90 Zenith T-4
1920 4 224 FB Zenith T-4
1921 4 171 90 Zenith T-4
1921 4 224 FB Zenith T-4
1922 4 171 90 Zenith T-4
1922 4 224 FB Zenith T-4
1923 4 171 B Carter RB-0 33
1923 4 171 B Holley SC
1923 4 171 B Zenith T-4
1923 4 171 B Zenith T-4XF
1924 4 171 F Carter RB-0 33
1924 4 171 F Holley SC
1924 4 171 F Zenith T-4XF
1925 4 171 K Carter RX-0 4
1925 4 171 K Holley SC
1925 4 171 K Zenith V-4B
1926 4 171 V Carter RX-0 4
1927 4 171 AA Carter RX-0 4
1927 4 171 AA Carter RAJX-0 85
1928 4 171 AB Carter RAKX-0 102
1929 6 194 AC Carter RJH-08 136
1929 6 194 AC Carter RJH-08 125
1930 6 194 AD Carter RJH-08 150
1931 6 194 AE Carter RJH-08 150
1932 6 194 BA Carter W-1 212
1932 6 194 BA Carter W-1 235
1933 6 181 Standard Carter W-1 260
1933 6 206 CA Carter W-1 259
1934 6 181 Standard Carter W-1
1934 6 206 Master Carter W-1 284
1935 6 206 Master Carter W-1 284
1935 6 206 Fleet Carter W-1 321
1936 6 206 Fleet Carter W-1 335
1936 6 206 Carter W-1 334
1936 6 206 Carter W-1 319
1937 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 358
1937 6 216 Carter W-1 346
1938 6 216 Carter W-1 391
1938 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 358
1939 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 434
1939 6 216 Master Carter W-1 420
1940 6 216 Master Carter W-1 420
1940 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 434
1941 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 492
1941 6 216 Carter W-1
1942 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 492
1942 6 216 Carter W-1 483
1946 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 492
1946 6 216 Carter W-1 574
1946 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 616
1947 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 492
1947 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 616
1947 6 216 Carter W-1 574
1948 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 616
1948 6 216 Carter W-1 574
1948 6 216 Fleet Carter W-1 492
1949 6 216 Carter W-1 684
1950 6 216 S/T Rochester B 7002050
1950 6 235 A/T Rochester B 7003060
1951 6 216 S/T Rochester B 7003152
1951 6 216 S/T Rochester B 7003865
1951 6 235 A/T Rochester B 7003160
1951 6 235 A/T Rochester B 7004495
1952 6 216 S/T Rochester B 7004477
1952 6 235 A/T Rochester BC 7003526
1953 6 235 Corvette (set of 3) Carter YH 2066
1953 6 235 Rochester B 7004915
1953 6 235 W/powerglide trans Rochester B 7004478
1954 6 235 Corvette (set of 3) Carter YH 2066
1954 6 235 Power glide Rochester B 7005922
1954 6 235 Rochester B 7005921
1954 6 235 S/T with governor Rochester BC 7005982
1955 6 235 Rochester B 7007181
1955 6 235 S/T with governor Rochester BC 7007172
1955 6 235 Powerglide Rochester B 7007180
1955 8 265 180 HP and Corvette Carter WCFB 2218
1955 8 265 180 HP Carter WCFB 2351
1955 8 265 Power glide Rochester 2-GC 7008004
1955 8 265 Rochester 2-GC 7006825
1955 8 265 Rochester 2-GC 7008005
1955 8 265 Power glide Rochester 2-GC 7005810
1956 6 235 Power glide Rochester B 7009254
1956 6 235 Rochester B 7009255
1956 6 235 With governor Rochester BC 7009253
1956 8 265 S/T with governor Rochester 2-GC 7009345
1956 8 283 Carter WCFB 2366
1956 8 283 (Rear of 2) Carter WCFB 2362
1956 8 283 (Front of 2) Carter WCFB 2419
1956 8 283 Rochester 4-GC 7008737
1956 8 283 Rochester 2-GC 7008387
1956 8 283 Power glide Rochester 2-GC 7008388
1957 6 235 Power glide Rochester B 7009656
1957 6 235 Rochester B 7009657
1957 8 283 A/T Carter WCFB 2505
1957 8 283 270 HP (Rear of 2) Carter WCFB 2614
1957 8 283 270 HP (Front of 2) Carter WCFB 2613
1957 8 283 240 HP (Rear of 2) Carter WCFB 2627
1957 8 283 240 HP (Front of 2) Carter WCFB 2626
1957 8 283 Corvette Carter WCFB 2655
1957 8 283 S/T Carter WCFB 2555
1957 8 283 Rochester 4-GC 7009846
1957 8 283 Power glide Rochester 2-GC 7011224
1957 8 283 Rochester 2-GC 7010647
1957 8 283 Power glide Rochester 2-GC 7010648
1957 8 283 Rochester 2-GC 7011131
1957 8 283 W/governor Rochester 4-GC 7009661
1957 8 283 W/governor Rochester 4-GC 7011161
1957 8 283 Rochester 4-GC 7012126
1958 6 235 Powerglide w/governor Rochester BC 7012502
1958 6 235 Power glide Rochester BC 7011102
1958 6 235 S/T Rochester BC 7012127
1958 6 235 S/T with governor Rochester BC 7012129
1958 6 235 S/T with governor Rochester BC 7012129
1958 8 283 270 HP (Front of 2) Carter WCFB 2613
1958 8 283 S/T & O/D Carter WCFB 2669
1958 8 283 240 HP (Front of 2) Carter WCFB 2626
1958 8 283 270 HP (Rear of 2) Carter WCFB 2614
1958 8 283 240 HP (Rear of 2) Carter WCFB 2627
1958 8 283 Rochester 4-GC 7012128
1958 8 283 S/T (Late) Rochester 2-GC 7012451
1958 8 283 S/T (Early) Rochester 2-GC 7012133
1958 8 283 A/T Rochester 2-GC 7012452
1958 8 283 A/T (Canada) Rochester 2-GC 7013652
1958 8 283 A/T (early production) Rochester 2-GC 7012500
1958 8 348 A/T Carter WCFB 2656
1958 8 348 Carter AFB 2859
1958 8 348 S/T Carter WCFB 2657
1958 8 348 3X2 (Rear of 3) Rochester 2GC 7011953
1958 8 348 3X2 (Front of 3) Rochester 2GC 7011951
1958 8 348 3X2 (Center of 3)(A/T) Rochester 2GC 7011952
1958 8 348 3X2 (Front of 3) Rochester 2GC 7012851
1958 8 348 3X2 (Rear of 3) Rochester 2GC 7012853
1958 8 348 3X2 (Center of 3)(S/T) Rochester 2GC 7012503
1958 8 348 A.T. Rochester 4GC 7011108
1959 6 235 S/T Rochester BC 7013003
1959 6 235 S/T (Optional carb) Rochester BC 7013955
1959 6 235 A/T Rochester BC 7013000
1959 6 235 A/T (Optional carb) Rochester BC 7013956
1959 6 235 Velocity governor Rochester BC 7013005
1959 8 283 270 HP (Rear of 2) Carter WCFB 2614
1959 8 283 240 HP (Rear of 2) Carter WCFB 2627
1959 8 283 270 HP (Front of 2) Carter WCFB 2613
1959 8 283 240 HP (Front of 2) Carter WCFB 2626
1959 8 283 Carter WCFB 2818
1959 8 283 W/AC Rochester 4-GC 7013010
1959 8 283 A/T (Canada) Rochester 2-GC 7013082
1959 8 283 A/T WITH AC Rochester 2-GC 7013018
1959 8 283 A/T Rochester 2-GC 7013008
1959 8 283 S/T Rochester 2-GC 7013007
1959 8 283 Rochester 4-GC 7013004
1959 8 348 A/T Carter WCFB 2816
1959 8 348 S/T Carter WCFB 2817
1959 8 348 Carter AFB 2897
1959 8 348 (Front of 3) Rochester 2GC 7013015
1959 8 348 (Front of 3) High Perf. Rochester 2-G 7013973
1959 8 348 (Center of 3) High Perf. Rochester 2-GC 7013974
1959 8 348 (Rear of 3) High Perf. Rochester 2-G 7013975
1959 8 348 A/T W/AC Rochester 4GC 7013012
1959 8 348 (Center of 3)(A/T) Rochester 2GC 7013016
1959 8 348 (Rear of 3) Rochester 2GC 7013017
1959 8 348 A/T Rochester 4GC 7013006
1959 8 348 (Set of 3) Rochester 2GC 7013020

The 1934 Standard is a Carter 285-S.

In 1941, the Carter 515-S and the Carter 518-S were also used.

The 38 also had a 337.

I understand the Zenith Q4C was used on the Model T Trucks (yes Chev had a model T).

Zenith lists 40 different applications for the type Q4C carburetor from 1916 through 1921, however Chevrolet is not one of them.

However, I see you are posting from Canada, and the Zenith literature sometimes is incomplete on non-USA applications.

Would like to see a scan of the original documentation for this statement, so I could add the information to my database.

Thanks, Jon

The Zenith Q4C was indeed used on Chevrolet Model T trucks. It is essentially a Zenith O-4 with a Monarch governor built into the top. I have a '20 Model T truck and several spare carburetors. Just talked to another Model T owner in California. His is a 1919 and very original.

Thanks. Any original Chevrolet documentation? Owners manual, parts book, etc. No offense meant, just like to have documentation.

Jon.

Jon,
Yes there is Chevrolet literature documenting the use. Will look it up when I get home unless I forget.

Jon,
Page 39 of "Parts List One Ton Truck Model T" "effective on and after August 1st, 1919 and supersedes all Previous Editions"
Part number - 43423, "Carburetor (Zenith Size Q-4 C for D 4-A Monarch Gov.)

Any info on 1935 Standard manufactured in April? Is it 319S? Or 569???

The 569-S Carter carburetor is a 1932-36 replacement.

Chip - THANK YOU!

Jon.

Jon,
Glad I could reciprocate a bit of information to you. Which is only a tiny fraction of the information you have provided to VCCA members and guests.

Chipper,

Thanks for the info.

Is the number listed for the Carter W-1s the number that went on the little gold colored tab at the top of the bowl?

I thought the 1941 ended in something like .83 or so. I'm trying to get the right caburator for the 41 project car.

Best,

Charlie

I know for sure that factory rebuilt carburetors had a tag with a number indicating the intended application. In most cases it was the Carter number. I suspect that all "factory" rebuilds were done in the Carter plant in St. Louis, MO.

Carburetors were initially built in two plants one owned and operated by Carter is St. Louis. The other was a Chevrolet plant in Bay City, Michigan. The Bay City carburetors have a "C" cast on the body. I have found some of those with a tag with the Chevrolet part number not the Carter number. Many are missing the number tag which is not surprising since they have been subject to various hands over the years. When Jon sees this post he likely will have some additional information.

Charlie - the 1941 Master used Carter 483s. The number is on the triangular brass tag.

If the tag is missing, this link to my website may help: http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/CarterChevroletW1.htm

Following WWII, Carter made a very small change to the casting of the 483s, and renumbered it as a 574s. The 574s was used from 1946 through 1948.

You will find the W-1, once rebuilt, to be an extremely reliable carburetor, much more so to those using the modern substitute fuel that I no longer am allowed to call by name as the W-1 has a leather accelerator pump which is totally impervious to certain "stuff"

Also, when you go to rebuild your W-1, while this link is embedded in the first link, this second link to my website is the factory Carter service instructions for the W-1: http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Carter_W1_service.pdf

I have written authority to publish the Carter data, and, thanks to Carter Carburetor Company, you may download it as needed.

Jon.

Jon,

Thanks. That is a lot of information to absorb. I have three rebuilt W-1s. Rebuilt by American Carburator out of Jacksonville, FL. Still in the box they sent them back to me in. One of them is going to go on the project car. Whatever the stinkin' number is, I'll just have to live with it.

Charlie

I am a relatively new member and just came across this post from 2010. I have a 51 Styleline Deluxe with a 216 engine (manual trans., manual choke) and have been researching correct original Rochester carbs for this car. Your list indicates two numbers for this application - 7003152 and 7003865. This matches info I have also found and it lists the 3152 as "Early" and 3865 as "Pass. Late" but gives not explanation of what is early and what is late. Does your information shed any light on this? Thanks for posting this and any help you can give me.
Jeff

Jeff - "early" is before "late", and "late" is after "early"

My information comes from the Rochester Master Parts & Service Book, which gives no information as to the definition of early or late. My main interest is carburetors, but my interest in automobile brands is other than Chevrolet. I have virtually a complete set of Pontiac bulletins since 1927, and information such as this is printed in the Pontiac bulletins (for Pontiac).

Perhaps someone here has a good set of Chevrolet bulletins that can answer your question.

But from a practical standpoint:

You are either trying to be perfectly original, or you have a "driver". If you are trying to be perfectly original, my guess would be not 1 in 100,000 auto enthusiasts could answer your question at a car show. If you have a driver, replace either with a Carter!

Jon.

Jon,
Thanks for the response and thanks for publishing this information. I get that almost no one would know the difference especially with the air cleaner on that hides the tag. What's great about this hobby is that there are so many ways to enjoy it. I like the originality aspect and that is why I purchased this car which has 21,000 documented miles and is extremely original. I probably will never have it judged but the search for information and parts is still important to me. As far as the "early/late" thing, I have found that many times parts are updated when something changes related to that part or new parts from the next year are used on very late cars. The search continues.
Jeff