I'm running progressive linkage I got from vintage speed, got my rebuild kits from them as well, outer carbs have pv plugged and bigger jets and inner carb built for idle, looks awesome and runs great, I got the edelbrock 573 intake because of Teds performance testing and cruise night cam and springs from mummert

Airman, are you using progressive or straight linkage on your tri-power set - up ?

Tks everyone for the info, got a hold of Charlie and he will look after the trip pack.  I totally understand as well that the 4 barrel is a better option but we are going for the look under the hood and not that much performance.  However that is plan A but we know how plans can change.....

Don't grow up, it's a TRICK!

Isn't Charlie Pride the Country & Western singer ???  LOL





54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Yeah was at the C-bus zoo, my truck was parked back in a dark corner (not a show truck) I guess it was the path Chip walked to and from the paddock.
Got to shoot the breeze with him for a while, was very down to earth.
We will have to hook up at this years.

Mike Rizzo

1963 F100 "Rudy"

Daniel Island, SC

Looks like you were at the Zoo car show Mike,we had the 56 there also,i think they had around 1000 cars this year  Carl

Just reread that-didn't mean to sound cocky at all-was intending that if any of us were after big HP we probably wouldn't be messing with the Y- probably just go with a crate 350 (gasp)
Most of the fun is taking a project and making it unique and individual, so run mismatched parts if they work and make it fun.



Mike Rizzo

1963 F100 "Rudy"

Daniel Island, SC

Thanks- A lot of ideas and help from the guys on this forum. For me the old school hot ridding is more fun than the extra few HP that could be wrung out with some more modern kit. Some of the parts are from Charlie at Vintage Speed-most are cobbled together from the bolt bin. As much as I don't like purpose built rat rods-

The debris screens for the velocity stacks are actually stainless sink strainers.

Best compliment ever came unexpectedly-he appreciated the old school shade tree mechanic and the fact I saved the original engine.

Mike Rizzo

1963 F100 "Rudy"

Daniel Island, SC

NICE, Riz.  Looks very professionally done.  -And for real world driving, I'd be HAPPY to have it sitting under my hood ready to have the key turned for a ride!  

Sometimes we can get lost in the enlightening in-depth information we're able to obtain from our fellow enthusiasts.  Considering how and where I drive my car on the street and highway, I would probably never feel a difference between driving with a properly sorted-out 3x2 Offenhauser or an Edelbrock 357 set-up.  

You've sorted out a 3x2 set-up with progressive throttle linkage, sourced three carbs that work together, worked through determining and executing needed jetting changes, AND knew to eliminate the power valves and idle circuits on the end carbs...  I'm sure that what you've assembled is very drive-able and enjoyable.  I expect you've gotten enormous self-satisfaction compared to what many owners back-in-the-day likely experienced.  What you've done is more than many before us knew to do when they bolted three mismatched 'found' carbs on an intake manifold, cobbled together some mishmash collection of salvage yard sourced throttle linkage pieces, and went for a ride down the main street in town.  

Kudos, Riz!  



NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

Apparently Fords were not the only manifold Offenhauser made with poor characteristics. There is a shop showing what is done to the Buick nailhead Offy to make major improvements in its flow. My Offy was a gift from a friend so that's why I built it and using Rochester 2GC's was something I wanted try, too bad I never got the chance to run it. Like dual quads, 3-2's makes any engine look better. Good Luck....

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.