Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Carb Restoration

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Fuel System: Carb Restoration

    I’m looking to have my AFB model 3506 restored to as new condition, not just rebuilt.
    I was going to send it to Dave Thibeault, but after contacting him the earliest he can get to it is approximately March or April.
    I’d like to get it going before then.
    Using the Stude vendors website I came across the Classic Preservation Coalition run by Hal Houghton.
    Do any of you have any experience with Hal and his work?

    Thanks.
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Never dealt with Hal, but I've sent several carbs to Daytona Parts Co with good results.

    Daytona Parts Home
    https://daytonaparts.com
    Daytona Parts Co. A premier supplier of high quality carburetor repair kits and Ethanol resistant carburetor component parts for carburetors, from 1923 thru today

    Comment

    • #3
      To my knowledge Daytona Parts only sells parts. They quit rebuilding a few years ago.
      1936 Dictator
      1950 Champion Regal 4 dr parts car
      1953 Commander Regal HT
      1953 2R5 Pickup
      1947 M16 Truck
      1949 2R16 Truck
      1960 Lark VIII Convertible
      1960 Champ 5E7 step side short box
      1962 Champ 7E5 no box
      1962 GT Hawk
      1963 Lark VI 4 dr
      1963 GT Hawk R2
      1964 Daytona Convertible
      1964 Commander Wagonaire

      “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” ~ Abraham Lincoln​

      Comment

      • #4
        I had Hal Houghton rebuild the Stromberg AAUVB-26 off my '52 Commander. No complaints, and the car ran well. When I put the new 259 in the car I changed to a Stromberg WW 6-123 that I purchased from the Carburetor Center in El Monte, CA. For my money I think the newer carb was done to a higher standard and I'm very happy with it.
        3H-C5 "The Blue Goose"

        Comment

        • #5
          Originally posted by studeski View Post
          To my knowledge Daytona Parts only sells parts. They quit rebuilding a few years ago.
          No, they still do full rebuilds.

          Comment

          • #6
            Ordered several fuel pump and carb kits from Hal good person to deal with

            Comment

            • #7
              There isn't a lot to do to rebuild an AFB just take it apart replace all the gaskets, clean it well and assure all the fuel and air passages are clean. Don't bend or adjust anything, just put it back together, unless somebody else has adjusted it. The factory got it right when they assembled it. Just open the idle screws 1.5 turns each and it will run just fine. I have taken several carbs apart and if you don't mess with it, it won't mess with you. Many times electrical and vacuum leaks are mistaken for carb issues.
              • Likes 1

              Comment

              • ColoradoHawk
                #7.1
                ColoradoHawk commented
                11-30-2024, 07:52 PM
                Editing a comment
                I’m not looking for rebuilding, I’m looking for full restoration (rechromating the upper and lower halves of the body, having the linkage replated etc).
            • #8
              Disassembling, cleaning, and replacing gaskets doesn't fix them when they're worn out. More often than not, the throttle shaft bores are worn and need to be bushed, for example.

              Comment

              • #9
                Other than the obvious.

                Comment

                Previous template Next
                Working...
                X