Woodworth Carburetor?
zoo...@cox.net
Anyone know about Woodworth Carburetors?
Mike
Office site. There's some info on how to do it at: http://www.vs57.com/ ;
or you can visit US Patent Office, and "wing it".
Mike M.
zoo...@cox.net
what they were used for, etc. Guess I'm more interested in their
history than the actual mechanics of them. Thanks for the idea - can
anyone further this exploration?
iburnh2o
All I can Google is 3 patent numbers - no real info.
> Anyone know about Woodworth Carburetors?
I had one years ago that was used and in fair to poor shape. Sold it
to a friend that rebuilt it, bought another and ran them for a while.
They were Vaccum Controlled Constant Velocity carburetors. One large
oblong bore, like the old holley three barrel secondaries. The bottom
plate opened for throttle and another was indexed to the vacuum
between the two plates to maintain a constant vacuum. At one time I
had spoken with a man named Dustin (Dusty) Dodge that had worked with
the company. They came out during one of the early gas crisis' and
were supposed to give a noticeable increase in mileage. From what
Dusty told me that had difficulty getting them to pass emissions, but
it was my understanding they did get that figured out. Dusty also told
me that at the same time a Fish carb was being tested and passed
emissions with ease. Fish carbs are still being made as well, with
many changes and improvements over older units made first by Fish,
then Reece Fish, and later Mike Brown.
I'm curious if you're looking at running one of these? I'm guessing
you must have one? I'd certainly be interested in getting one again
if it ever goes up for sale.
thanks
monte kerr
They were a carb designed to run on any size engine by varying the fuel and
air dependent on load.. I have 2 of them.. both are the same variable cfm but
mounting is different.. one is a Holley 4brl type flange.. the other a 2brl. I
was told Loyd Ruby was involved with the design.. I have no idea if that is
accurate.. They were marketed towards RV's and large trucks though..
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aldenkidd
I am not certain how old this thread is, but as of Nov. 1, 2017, I have two of
the Woodworth VCC Carburetors and an old brochure with drawings showing how it
works. There is also some sales information from 1975 that mentioned the
inventor, Albert H. Woodworth, and Albert M. Hyatt, the casting company. Art
Sylvia, Vice President, from San Jose was trying to market it.
Art Sylvia stored a couple of complete carburetors, brochures and advertising
info in my families barn in Santa Cruz, CA. He never came back. I think the
rent is up to about $10,000. Just kidding.
If this gets to anyone interested in purchasing what I have, please make an
offer.
Dan Kidd
(831) 277-6029
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