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Re: Carb rebuild - fact or fantasy?

To: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>
Subject: Re: Carb rebuild - fact or fantasy?
From: mgdave@uswest.net
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 16:24:53 -0600
Matt,

I have rebuilt my carbs and not my engine.  Think I may e in over my head with
that.  carbs were easy.  If you have SU get the video that moss offers it is
great help to see what to do.

David Stecher
Urbandale IA
73 BGT

Kulka, Matt wrote:

> Hello again.
>
>   With 2500 miles on my new engine, I'm happy with the results of the
> rebuild.  I knew the carbs needed attention too, but decided to leave well
> enough alone until I was confident of the motor itself.  The time has come.
>
>   I have rebuild kits and throttle shafts (no bushings at this time).  I've
> read the Haynes manual.  It looks for the life of me to be far too simple.
> Disassemble; clean; check for wear at 1) throttle shaft bushings, 2) cold
> start jet, 3) piston, 4) needle/main jet; reassemble with new parts; adjust
> everything from scratch.
>
>   If I may trouble those the list with two questions:  If I've successfully
> overhauled the motor, am I over my head trying to rebuild my carburetors?
> And when the carb is dismantled,  can I dunk it a can of carburetor dip, or
> are there brass parts (like bushings) that will become toast?
>
>   As always, your advice is appreciated.
>
> Matt Kulka
> '74 B - sucking wind and blowing gas.




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