who rebuilds carbs

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by Ray, May 14, 2006.

  1. Ray

    Ray Well-Known Member

    looking for a real good carb off a running motor,car is a 66 riv,with a rebuilt 401 in it 4bl.or does anyone know who rebuilds them.thanks Ray
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    Last edited: Apr 15, 2011
  2. sixty four 445

    sixty four 445 Well-Known Member

    i would reccomend you rebuilding it yourself. just go get a rebuild kit with all the necessary gaskets and if you have any mechanical ability you wont have any issues. heck, i used to think i needed someone else to do them untill last summer. i completley disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt my carb (rochesger 4gc) down to the pins, screws and valves.

    i reccomend a flat wide light colored work surface, a couple plastic zip lock baggies, some small needlenose pliers and smaller screwdrivers in addition to the ordinary tools. also some carb cleaner, various rags and a toothbrush will do wonders.
     
  3. Steve Yahnke

    Steve Yahnke Well-Known Member

    Send It to the Man

    John Osborn If Its a Q-jet phone #270-737-4467,He is the best
     
  4. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

    Carmen Faso in Buffalo knows the AFB for your Nailhead!
    716-693-4090
    He has done a couple for me, great guy!
    Ted
     
  5. doc

    doc Well-Known Member

    carb rebuild

    I am with Byron on this one. If you can change oil you can rebuild a carb. In addition to what he said you need access to compressed air to blow the passages out. The most common mistake I see guys do is to tighten the idle screws too much and put a ring around them. Once that is done they are ruined forever. Gently handel the idle screws.
     
  6. D BERRY

    D BERRY 72 Skylark 2 DR POST

    And I agree with Doc, if your careful, methodical and take a few pohtos you can do this yourself, especially if your leaving it stock. However if you want to modify to fit your nonstock combo send it to Osbourn/Q-Jet or Faso/AFB.

    Dave B
     
  7. Ray

    Ray Well-Known Member

    thanks for the replies i have talked to carmen faso about it,i also ordered some parts from him this week,sounds like a outstanding guy.thanks for the help.Ray
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