What kind of carburetors did a 1957 Fairlane 500 use?
What kind of carburetors did a 1957 Fairlane 500 use?
1957 Fairlane 500, 312 4-bbl, Fordomatic. In my dealings with the three 4V carbs that were offered on the 1957 312 engines, the only consistency I’ve found is the Holley 4V carb being the only carb offered on the 312 equipped Thunderbirds.
When was air suspension added to the Ford Fairlane 500?
Air suspension became optional. The convertible version of a Fabulous Ford Fairlane 500, Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner (also called Skyliner Retractable Convertible), had been sold for three years – 1957, 1958, and 1959. It was the most expensive vehicle offered by Ford.
What kind of carburetors did a 1957 Ford 312 have?
The only information relative to what you’re asking is that all D code ’57 ‘Birds with the 312 engine came with the new end bowl 4150 Holley carburetors. How passenger car 312s ended up with a 4150 Holley, a Carter AFB, or Ford / Autolite 4100 would be enlightening.
Where did the Ford 312 Engine come from?
According to Ford-Y-Block, the 312 c.i.d. and 292 c.i.d. blocks were identical and used for both engines. All were cast at Ford’s Cleveland engine plant for a few short years, making 312 engines highly sought after.
What kind of engine was in a 1957 Fairlane 500?
1957 Fairlane 500, 312 4-bbl, Fordomatic. You are 100% correct that all 3 carbs were offered in the 1957 Ford engine lineup. A quick trip to the Service manual confirms those facts. I am sure about the Retractables getting the AFBs but now I am stumped as to the Autolite installs. Learn something new every day. Thanks for the enlightenment.
According to Ford-Y-Block, the 312 c.i.d. and 292 c.i.d. blocks were identical and used for both engines. All were cast at Ford’s Cleveland engine plant for a few short years, making 312 engines highly sought after.
Air suspension became optional. The convertible version of a Fabulous Ford Fairlane 500, Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner (also called Skyliner Retractable Convertible), had been sold for three years – 1957, 1958, and 1959. It was the most expensive vehicle offered by Ford.
The only information relative to what you’re asking is that all D code ’57 ‘Birds with the 312 engine came with the new end bowl 4150 Holley carburetors. How passenger car 312s ended up with a 4150 Holley, a Carter AFB, or Ford / Autolite 4100 would be enlightening.
