Thanks for the info BobBray..... that's good to know and saved me a hassle. I'll look into the Stromberg adapter plate or build one unless I can find a Stromberg carb. We had this Stromberg off a few years ago to put a kit in it and found some pitting and a little flaking if memory serves me right so was thinking it needs an upgrade. It currently seeps a little and makes me exremely nervous to go through another season as is..... gas fumes, heat, hay..... not a good combo. I've owned this thing since 2006 and is a crucial piece of equipment and has moved 10s of thousands of tons of hay over the years.... its a real work horse.
We just ordered the distributor last week jbgroby so will plan on going with that one. I should have joined the club a little sooner!! Thanks for the offer. WE7X still has the adapter bushings so I have one of those on order from him.
Thanks for the help