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tigermoth
tigermoth Expert Adviser
edited August 20 in Essex Super 6

In researching my ‘33 6 I see a previous owner has fitted a Carter W1-574 carb. In its original form it was used on ‘41-‘46 216 cu in 6 cyl. Hudson used either a Stromberg EX-22 or Carter W1- 243S, -261S or a -267S.

anyone know what metering rod and jet I need to convert the -574 to work in my engine?

currently troubleshooting top speed of 45 mph and stalling at every stop I don’t coast or brake down to 15 mph before pushing in the clutch to stop.

timing is correct, points are clean and set, coil polarity is set up correctly with fresh fuel.

thank you

regards, Tom

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor

    Tom, those W.1's were not up to much even back in the day, so you are better off with a replacment one with an adjustable main jet, such as Zenith, Stromberg, or a WA 1 Carter.

    Geoff

  • tigermoth
    tigermoth Expert Adviser
    edited August 22

    Thank you Geoff. I will double check that I did not drop the “A” off the model.. as in WA1. If not I will look for one you mentioned .

    regards, Tom

  • tigermoth
    tigermoth Expert Adviser

    It is a W1-574. I will hunt for a better alternative.

    thank you.

    Regards, Tom

  • Adriel
    Adriel Member
    https://openforum.hetclub.org/discussion/comment/255887#Comment_255887

    Do you know what model of zenith carbs were used for Hudsons? I have a few that I am not sure about though they are side draft

  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor

    I'll have a look at the one on my Jet and get back to you.

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