Carburator rebuilding

bobbydamit

Is there anyone in the club who rebuilds carbs anymore? I know Dave K. and kids are out of it ,but hope someone took it up since then. I don't mind doing myself but I have so much other things going on before the meet that it would be great to pay someone to do it for a change. Bruceallmighty is a great friend and said he would do one for me, but he won't take any money for it so I'd like to keep his generous favor offers for when I really have to have a big one. Thanks Bruce, and I may still send it to you.

Unknown

Try Culver City Carburetors in CA or Kar-Go Carburetors in MI.

Jon B

Had my '37 rebuilt by Daytona Parts down in Florida, last winter. They even replated the carb body. Not cheap (cost me about $240) but several Hudson guys I had spoken to, recommended it.

7XPacemaker

Jon B wrote:

Had my '37 rebuilt by Daytona Parts down in Florida, last winter. They even replated the carb body. Not cheap (cost me about $240) but several Hudson guys I had spoken to, recommended it.

Have been to his shop. Nice guy, BEAUTIFUL work.....

bobbydamit

Hudson308 wrote:

I've had good luck with Sundem Carburetor in south Minneapolis, Bobby. They won't replate 'em, but for a hundred bucks or so you'll be good to go.

I can't believe that Sundem is still in business. My Dad used them back in the 50's till the 70's for carb rebuilding for his service station. They use to be on Cedar Ave. I look them up. they were great back then. Thanks, Bobby

:eek:

Uncle Josh

Check out Antique Auto Parts Cellar

http://www.then-now.com



They rebuild and sell kits and parts.



All you really need is a new diaphragm. Take it apart, clean in carb-cleaner and put the new diaphragm in.

bobbydamit

Uncle Josh wrote:

Check out Antique Auto Parts Cellar

http://www.then-now.com



They rebuild and sell kits and parts.



All you really need is a new diaphragm. Take it apart, clean in carb-cleaner and put the new diaphragm in.

Hey Josh,

A new diaphragm ? Sounds like a birth control thing to me.:eek: I'm talking about the carb, not the vacuum advance. Maybe you mean the accelerator pump leather. If I do it myself, I will replace all gaskets and seals, as the old ones are dried up and some distorted. Cleaning ports to recommended Drill size is important too. Setting the linkage travel, climate control and mixing valve adjustment are all after it is on the car, but the float to 1/2 inch with the proper gauge is probably the most important setting for this small carb when rebuilding. I just thought it would be nice to have someone else breath the stinky fumes and absorb the cleaners into the liver for this one and treat myself to just putting a new carb back on without all the mess. Thanks for all the support guys. I will call these guys as well.

Uncle Josh

Uncle Josh wrote:

Check out Antique Auto Parts Cellar

http://www.then-now.com



They rebuild and sell kits and parts.



All you really need is a new diaphragm. Take it apart, clean in carb-cleaner and put the new diaphragm in.

Duh, got cornfused with a pump, which they also sell and have parts to.



BTW, Geoff advocates setting the float 1/8 inch low to compensate for the newer lighter fuel.