Which Carter carb do I have on my ‘53 Wasp?

dalma

Can anyone tell me where the model of Carter carburetor is indicated on the carb? Maybe I’m just not looking hard enough but I just can’t see it. The manual (Mechanical Procedure Manual Supplement 1953 - 1954 Models) lists several in “Section 2, Engine Tune-up”. WA1-749-S, WA1-968-S, WA1-990-S, WA1-2009-S, WA1-2113-S and WA1-2114-S.

ski4life65

It looks like you have a 2 barrel. WA-1 is a one barrel.

Geoff

That is a WDO two-barrel Carby, normally fitted to a 262 engine.  Either your engine or manifold has been changed, as the Wasp would have originally had a 232, with a WA1. Super Wasp had 262. 

dalma

Thanks guys. I think I recall somebody saying way back that it was a WDO. The engine is in fact a 262 which I think was standard on new Wasps imported into Australia in the early fifties. Hudsons were imported in knock down form and assembled in Melbourne. The earlier Pacemakers had 232s. I still don’t know where the model number is indicated on the carb though. If at all?

lostmind

It would have had a brass tag under the bowl top screw. Usually end up gone after several disassembles.

Geoff

There will be a number stamped into the base, under the butterflies.  

dalma

Thanks again.

bob ward

FWIW, Australian 54 Super Wasps were SWB Wasps with the 262 engine, Wasp trim and Super Wasp badges.