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REBUILDING

Identification (Stromberg WW)

Exploded Views and Breakdowns

CIRCUITS & PARTS

Choke Circuit (Stromberg WW)

Main Metering Circuit (Stromberg WW)

Accelerator Circuit (Stromberg WW)

Idle Circuit (Stromberg WW)

Float Circuit (Stromberg WW)

Power Circuit (Stromberg WW)

Springs (Stromberg WW)

Kickdown Limit Switch (Stromberg WW)

Checkball Placement (Stromberg WW)

Dashpot Control (Stromberg WW)

TROUBLESHOOTING Q&A

Worn throttle shaft (Stromberg WW)

Flooding (Stromberg WW)

Hesitation or Bog (Stromberg WW)

Pump won’t move (Stromberg WW)

IDENTIFICATION

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This is an example of the carb ID marking on a Stromberg WW carburetor. This number is stamped into the lid of the carburetor on a flat rectangular plate. In most cases the revision letter (A in this image) won’t matter, but once in a while the revision does take a different kit.

The carb number as shown here is 7-113A

Parts for this particular carburetor number would be available here

GENERAL INFO

The Stromberg Series WW Carburetor is a double barrel downdraft type with each barrel having its own idle system, main metering system, and throttle valve. The idle and main metering systems are supplemented by the float system, the accelerating system, and the power system.

Typical unit with vertical air entrance

Typical unit with vertical air entrance

Unit with horizontal air entrance

Unit with horizontal air entrance

All models of the series WW carburetor incorporate the hot air type of automatic choke control. The model with horizontal air entrance has an external connection in the air horn to the “stove” in the exhaust manifold. It provides filtered air to the “stove” and the thermostat housing for operation of the automatic choke.

Other models of the series WW carburetor incorporate accessory equipment such as: overdrive kickdown switch, magnetic dashpot control, and kickdown limite switch. The first image shows a model with kickdown limit switch and magnetic dashpot control.

All series WW carburetors have the identification number stamped on the air horn cover, adjacent to the fuel inlet. Before attempting to repair or overhaul a carburetor, refer to the identification code number and secure the correct repair kit.

The Stromberg WW is a 2 barrel downdraft carburetor which was used on the following vehicles:Buick 1955-1961, Chevrolet 1955-58, Chrysler 1955-57, Dodge 1953-70, Desoto 1955-57, GMC 1960-74, Oldsmobile 1954-55, Plymouth 1955-67, Pontiac 1955-56 and Studebaker 1953-64.

HELPFUL LINKS

You can visit this link to see a customer's rebuild, there are photos that you may find helpful.

WW Parts Catalog is available here