New Carburetors back from the shop!

RL Chilton
RL Chilton Administrator, Member
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Just thought y'all might be interested: I got two of my carbs back from Walt Mordenti, who did an outstanding job rebuilding these for me. I think I'm going to put these on Doc, our sedan in preparation for Pontiac. In a couple months (after we recover from Christmas), I'm going to send him my other pair to him for the convertible. Anyone interested can reach Walt at: waltmordenti@aol.com or look him up in the roster.



Sorry about the size . . . still haven't got the hang of re-sizing pics for this forum. Anyone want a bigger pic, just e-mail me or PM me and I'll send you a HUGE picture. :)

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  • ski4life65
    ski4life65 Expert Adviser
    Is it possible for carbs to look too good? Those look great! I usually like to rebuild my own, but mine never look that nice. Walt does nice work.



    Don
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Yes, he does. When I get 'em installed, I'll make sure I post how they perform, as well. I thought about re-building them myself, but don't have the proper tooling to do it right, and after seeing some of Walt's work while in CA, and meeting the man, I decided he was the guy for the job. Couldn't have made a better decision.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    ski4life65 wrote:
    Is it possible for carbs to look too good? Those look great! I usually like to rebuild my own, but mine never look that nice. Walt does nice work.



    Don
    If the person rebuilding them does not have all the correct tools, the job is not done right. After they are installed, then they have to be set up, balance both carbs with a UNI-SYN, then adjust the rods in the cross shaft with the bell crank locked in position, then set the idle air screws to the highest reading which should be 18 to 21 inches of mercury, or lower depending on the condition of your engine. Choke setting has to be set by the car owner for the climate in his area. I set all my rebuilds, front carb, one (1) lean and rear, two (2) lean. Walt.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    WOW they look great glad that i have sent my Twin-H carbs to Walt for rebuilt. Nice waiting for.



    Jan Pettersson Sweden
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    lnow lif you really want them to look good. ORDER A PAIR OF STAINLESS HEAST SHIELDS FROM ME @ 18.00 PER PAIR, ALBRIGHTS VINTAGE COACH, 16593 ARROW BL, FONTANA, CA 92335 ADD ENOUGH FOR SHIPPINGM BILL A.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Bill-



    I would, but I've already bought 2 pair from you!
  • 464Saloon
    464Saloon Senior Contributor
    Looks like Walt can get the acid dip that makes them that gold color again. I have been told by a couple of local carb shops that you can't get it anymore. Something to do with it being too hazardous. I wanted to get some of it for my carb rebuilds. The only thing I can't do is rebushing the shafts. If I come across one that needs rebushing, I take that part of the carb to a local shop then do the rest myself.
  • russmaas
    russmaas Senior Contributor
    Looks like bronze renew paint from eastwood. About 8 dollars a can. Use it on all my rebuilds.
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    russmaas wrote:
    Looks like bronze renew paint from eastwood. About 8 dollars a can. Use it on all my rebuilds.

    That would be my guess as well - I aslo bought some of the Eastwood carb paint, silver and gold.

    Q. I have 4 WA-1 carbs for Twin-H setups and all four have silver bodies - what was the original carb(s) color? Did they change year to year?
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    russmaas wrote:
    Looks like bronze renew paint from eastwood. About 8 dollars a can. Use it on all my rebuilds.



    Not positive, but you are probably right, it was my impression as well. The carbs are certainly "paint-coated".
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    RL Chilton wrote:
    Not positive, but you are probably right, it was my impression as well. The carbs are certainly "paint-coated".

    Not to worry this is widely used by rebuilders - or similar products...

    Carb Renew Bronze Aerosol 5 oz
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    Carb Renew - Restore the OEM look found on just about any carburetor. Carb Renew is a translucent acrylic enamel that is resistant to fuel and most additives. (Please read and follow label instructions carefully.) While your carburetor is apart and all jets are removed, simply spray Carb Renew on the exterior of the thoroughly cleaned bowl cover and main body. Produces a natural 3-8% gloss. Carb Renew is supplied in a 5 oz. net wt. aerosol can. Enough to cover 2 sq.ft. PRE Painting Prep (10041Z) can be used to clean the carburetor before coating.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Oh, no worries. I'm familiar with the product. My comment wasn't meant to be a disappointment of any kind. Sorry it came across that way . . .
  • mars55
    mars55 Senior Contributor
    Carb Renew is sold by the Eastwood Company. here is the link.



    http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/search/searchresultsmain.jsp?affiliate=1&fresh=1&searchType=advanced&RS=1&keyword=carb,renew&cm_mmc=PMD_SE-_-Google-_-Paint-_-carb_renew
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