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I recently acquired a Carter YF 787SB carburetor with some stuff I bought on eBay. I'm not familiar with the YF carbs (I have a W-1 on my '48). From the little research I did, it looks like it was a replacement carb for 1937-52 216 engines? Anyone know the difference between these YF series carbs and the W-1 my car came with? Is it some type of universal application for all those years?? Just wondering...
Dale Carter
VCCA #8661
1948 Fleetmaster Convertible
1948 RHD Stylemaster Sedan Delivery
1948 1-Ton Tow Truck
1967 Camaro Coupe
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Hi
I m restoring a 48.
Also found a brand new in box, Carter YF 787SB.
It is good solution for installing my Aerosedan?
Sorry for my English...
Thank you
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You might want to review some the information on the Carburetor Shop web page. Jon has done a great job presenting details about the various carburetors and advantages/disadvantages.
Yes, in the 50's the YF became the service replacement for W1's. It is a much simpler design that was easier to manufacture and service.
My '37 had a YF on it when I bought it. The car had been sitting for many years so I did rebuild it. My plan was to replace it with a rebuilt W1 to be more original. The YF was so reliable that I never did that.
My observation is that the W1 seems to be a little more susceptible to blockages for fuel delivery in the many small, long passages.
Rusty
VCCA #44680
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The 787S was the replacement for the YF series. I used one back in the early 1950's and do not recall having any problrms with it.
If I recall corectly Jon fro the Cab. shop did not hae anyhing good to say about them,
They do not look like any previous Carter Carbs.
Gene Schneider
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