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Title: Carb Inlet Fitting
Post by: rbharbaugh on August 19, 2019, 11:35:11 AM
Hello.  I'm looking for the brass carburetor inlet fitting for the Stromberg carb on a 1941 Fleetwood.  Thanks

The part number is 143 4795.  Suggestions for an alternative would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Carb Inlet Fitting
Post by: Big Fins on August 21, 2019, 04:25:50 PM
Hit up the Weatherhead cabinet at the local NAPA. There is sure to be a match in there. Unless you are not in the States.
Title: Re: Carb Inlet Fitting
Post by: Brad Ipsen CLC #737 on August 21, 2019, 10:07:49 PM
Don't think you can buy the original style fitting.  In currently available fittings the male NPT is too big in relation to the inverted flare size.  You can functionally duplicate it with a NPT reducer in the carb and then a male NPT by inverted flare elbow.  It works but doesn't look original.
Title: Re: Carb Inlet Fitting
Post by: rbharbaugh on August 22, 2019, 04:25:04 PM
Thanks very much.  I'll try that.  Not concerned about looks.  Just want to drive the darn thing.

Again, thanks.