1959 Dodge Coronet - need a better 2 barrel carb

[WikedPlymouth]

My 1959 Dodge Coronet has a a 2 barrel Stromberg WW carb on it. About 6 months ago I rebuilt the carb but have had some problems with it. Just this past weekend I tried to run the car but could not get it too idle. There was a strong smell of fuel and lots of exhaust smoke. I then noticed the carb was leak fuel all over the intake manifold and making a big mess. I would swap to a 4 barrel but the car does run good on the 2 barrel setup.

My question, does anyone know of any good/new replacement 2 barrel carbs that would bolt on? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[3175375]

Engine size

 

[CBODY67]

Should be a Carter BBD 2bbl that will work, provided the base plate bolt pattern and the air cleaner mount hole are the same size. Wingnut under the air cleaner?

Does your throttle pull the throttle open (as later models do) or push it open? That issue can be worked-around, though, as @Sir Dodge alot did with his 4bbl upgrade.

As for "the leak", is it coming from an externally sealed ball bearing area? With the bearing/seal held in place with "solder" and bent tabs? If so, it can be re-sealed with a good gasoline-resistant sealer, as J-B Weld, I suspect. Ethanol'd fuels degrade the solder, over time.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[WikedPlymouth]

Will have to check some more to see. There was just fuel pooling on both sides of the carb in the intake valleys. The carb is a throttle pull style. The engine is the stock size 326 Red Ram V8. There is a wing nut to remove the air cleaner lid for the air filter access. The actual air cleaner assembly is held on by a clamp around the carb under the housing.

 

[CBODY67]

Thanks for those confirmations. Just a normal Poly A motor family item, it appears.

 

[WikedPlymouth]

So just a Carter BBD 2 barrel should work? Any specific place to buy one? Thanks.

 

[Toolmanmike]

So just a Carter BBD 2 barrel should work? Any specific place to buy one? Thanks.

A parts wanted ad here may get you what you need. Yours could be fixed I'm sure. It may need a floa or a chunk of something is stuck under the needle. It is bleeding over it seems.