Rebuilding a carburetor
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
What does a professional rebuild run?
1943 GPW 103951
1951 M38 27714
1952 M38a1 28888
1969 M274A5
1972 M151A2
1943 MBT
1951 M100
1979 M416
1962 M37B1
1951 M38 27714
1952 M38a1 28888
1969 M274A5
1972 M151A2
1943 MBT
1951 M100
1979 M416
1962 M37B1
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
Contact Brook Engine in FL.
Only one i know who is doing it at this point.
Been asking Rick to offer the service but so far no luck.
May be in his retirement he will change his mind.
Fil Bonica
Only one i know who is doing it at this point.
Been asking Rick to offer the service but so far no luck.
May be in his retirement he will change his mind.
Fil Bonica
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
Brooks in Clearwater, FL did mine. I believe it cost me around $250 and I did not have an exchange carb to give him. Worth every penny, the rebuilt carb was the answer to all my idle and running carb problems. I am going to purchase a second for back-up.
Steve Sr.
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
I probably will get into doing the carb rebuilds but I need to get some equipment first. My rebuilds now are functional rebuilds, they are new inside where it counts but the outside looks just like it did when you sent it to me. Nobody wants that, they want one that looks brand new and I am not set up to do that right now. I also need cores, in order to run a rebuild operation you need rebuildable cores because half of the ones people send you are not going to be any good. I most likely will start making bushings to repair worn throttle bores, that is the most common problem with the M151 cores.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
I can't find Brooks anymore in Florida. Anyone know if he's still around or anyone that does quality rebuilds?
Steve
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
Look for Brooks Engine service. I am doing rebuilds but I need a good core to do it. And I do not make them all nice and shiny like a show car carburetor. I do functional rebuilds.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
Ricks your guy! Gets the job done right!
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
I got a whole bucket of carbs with my 60 (along with probably enough stuff to build another truck). I think 8 or so. Hopped in it last night, full choke, started right up. Adjusted choke down to about a quarter inch and took off. Ran like a champ the entire time.
Steve
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
try 727-446-one7five3
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
Had a nice long conversation with Billy Brooks this morning. He's still doing these carbs but is semi retired and sold his machine shop. $300 plus the ride for his service as of today.
Billy Brooks
509 Gilbert St
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-871-4283 Cell
Billy Brooks
509 Gilbert St
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-871-4283 Cell
Steve
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
I get a lot less than that but like I said, my carbs like like a standard carb when they come back to you. I do not bead blast them to make them shiny.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
I did up till My tranny leaked all the oil out, I would put the carb on my A1 and drive it to be sure the flat spot is gone and all things are in order. Since I have not had any carb work recently I have not been any hurry to set up a stand or fix the leak. But all my work is guaranteed, if you have a problem you send it back at my cost and I fix it. Since Zenith has been constantly raising prices on the kits I have finally had to raise my price so I have not been real active in searching for work. I do not advertise. My advertising is word of mouth.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
Received my carburetor back today from Brooks. Installed and with no adjustment, ol girl runs better than ever. Highly recommend! Steve
Steve
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
Cassville, MO
1960 M151
and a bunch of Corvairs...
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Re: Rebuilding a carburetor
Well, In case this ever comes up again I get 220.00 for a complete rebuild. As far as quality anyone on here who has had one done by me can attest to my work.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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