Carb restore

I have a local company that restores carbs to factory or show quality. They want $ 280.00 to do mine. Not sure I want to tackle doing it myself since it needs to be right. Any thoughts in the cost vs me rebuilding it ?

 

For only about $30 you can try first. Can't make it look worse ca it?
http://www.carburetor-parts.com/Rochester-2-Jet-Carburetor-Kits_c_573.html

regards,
Tim

 

Do you care about the appearance? The main thing they are giving you is the original new appearance. If you rebuild this carb, the oxidation in the metal will not come off. You can remove the dirt, but a 'show quality' restoration will restore the metal surface to its original bright appearance.

Check old posts, but I recall that it's important to get the proper kit. The only other issue will be wear - in old carburetors, the carb body will wear around the throttle pivot, and leak air. This can be fixed by putting bushings in the carb body or using an oversize throttle shaft. Most individuals cannot handle this repair. Otherwise, clean it, put the right kit in it, adjust it and run with it.

Whatever you do, keep the tag.

 

I would want to do as Greenshirt says first. Soak it in Berryman's, then rinse and blow out with compressed air and rebuild it. However, I see you're doing a frame-off restoration so you may want to pony up the money for the "show" finish. I'd still try it myself first though...

 

$280? I would search for NOS carbs on eBay etc. Might be less money.

 

Sure looks like a lot of parts in that kit :-/

 

Typically they include more parts than you need. This makes the kit cover more applications.

But there will be quite a few parts to change - everything made of paper and rubber, and a few replaceable metal parts.

 

Might try Allstate carb. Just google them. They have some nos stock and also provide parts or rebuild. I have bought some parts and have had good luck with then.

 

I swapped my Rochester 2G with these guys. All I had to do is set the idle speed. The jeep runs great, and there's a lifetime guarantee.

http://www.carb-x.com/domestic-carb...gine/tt2-barrel-carbs/trochester-carbs/2-416t

 

Both of these are reasons I'm digging into each system with gusto. Fun factor is really high right now!

Regards,
Tim

 

In college I learned all about Ohm's Law (V=IR) and having worked on a '59 Chevy pickup in high school it all clicked. Fast forward 38 years with no vehicle work and too much beer in between I've forgotten so much that digging into this Jeep is bringing it all back.

Regards,
Tim

 

I just did mine for the first time. Followed mikes carberator parts and videos... Simple ran great. Go for it!

 

Thanks everyone, I'm going to give it a shot. I've rebuilt everything on this jeep. Seems silly now to send the carb out.

 

Work in a clean place with good light. The white tablecloth on the dining room table for instance, would be perfect. Your wife will understand... R)

Just don't hurry, and don't lose any small parts.

 

Will do. Any suggestions on what to clean the body with besides ultrasonic ? Can it be glass bead blasted ?