Dusty Vic Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) Can anyone provide any information on the intake/carb set up on the A-54 I adopted last weekend? I believe the engine is a en 510. I think it should have an updraft carb of some kind, but it has 2 down draft Stormbergs on an Ellis intake. Any information would be appreciated. Edited June 6, 2021 by Dusty Vic Forgot the photo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
White3000 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I cannot answer your question on originality, but I will say the dual Strombergs look pretty slick. Also, downdraft Strombergs should be pretty reliable, rebuildable, etc. On the other hand, being totally original is certainly a worthy goal. Do you have an air filter that fits this setup? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-474876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Vic Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 It has a home made y-pipe adapted to the original air cleaner. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-474903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Contact user Oldspwr on here. He has researched the Ellis Manifolds on Continental engines and is familiar with their use. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-474926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 For pictures, do a search here for en510. That manifold would be very desirable to many owners. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-474938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Vic Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Thanks for the replies. I have been able to find a little info on the intake. As much as I like “original” I like functionality better, and this setup seems to be very functional. This truck set in the woods for many years. I blew out the fuel lines, filed the points, poured a little gas down the carbs, and it fired up almost instantly. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-474942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldspwr Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 I have a 'thing' for Ellis manifolds and was happy to see the pics you shared on FB. Max Ellis started the company near Los Angeles and primarily made intakes for larger trucks. He started with Butane power manifolds, moved on to dual carb manifolds and even made exhaust manifolds for some gas motors and even Cummins. On a side note, I am working on installing an Ellis on a 572 Continental in my 46 Brockway. My Dad talked about these manifolds years ago and ever since I have been collecting pics and literature. Here are several pics of some literature... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-475015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldspwr Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Acutally i just realized you have a different truck than the one on FB... Here are some pics of that Ellis setup... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-475016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldspwr Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Below are some more pics, specifically in reference to the 510... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-475017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 So how much more did these give, or were expected to give ? I gather fuel economy wasnt a concern at all Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-475030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Vic Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Thanks a lot oldspwr for all the information . I’ll be back in the shop this weekend, and I’ll get some more pictures posted. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-475037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldspwr Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Actually the advertisements noted 10% more fuel economy and more power. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66926-after-market-intake-manifold/#findComment-475046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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