carburator rebuild

lateniteman · 12-30-2006, 10:00 PM

ok, next question... how hard is it to rebuild the carberator? i've done a lot of general mechanic work in my day, but that's one i've never tried.

thanks,

lateniteman

keg65 · 12-31-2006, 04:50 PM

its not that hard
the kit comes with an exploded picture of the carb and some instructions
buy a gallon of carb cleaner and soak it in there
just pay attention when you take it apart so you know how it goes back.
count the turns on the air/fuel screws from where they are at to bottomed out, that way you will be close when putting them back.
check the clearance on the throttle shaft bushing, they will need to be replaced if the shaft moves.
i'm sure others will have more advise.
You can do it, not too hard.
If you can do that, then it is actually not too much harder to rebuild the C4 automatic trans.

2k4mk1 · 01-01-2007, 01:24 PM

What carb??
Holleys can be a PIA sometimes quadara jets and 2 barrells are pretty easy. Just pay attention during disassembely and watch for little ck balls and springs. They can pop out and be gone pretty easy. Soak it and blow everything oout before reassemblely.
There not to bad usually.

chewie · 01-01-2007, 04:31 PM

Not too bad. In addition to what the others said, not knowing which carb you're working on is kind of limited. If it's a Carter or Q-jet based make sure the surfaces (top, body, throtle plates) aren't warped. Metal straight edge and emery paper is what I have always used to "fine tune" the mounting surfaces. Never had a leak unless the body was really warped by other owners over tightening the screws in previous rebuilds.

My .02

thatdavidkid · 01-01-2007, 05:33 PM

i've only rebuilt one carb in my life, and it was the easiest thing ever... kinda tideous because it's lots of small parts.. but i attempted it having never done it before and with nothing but the kit and my haynes repair manual...

**12second5.0** · 01-01-2007, 07:41 PM

If you can hold a screwdriver you can do it..........

Not quite that easy but close enough.....

**bighoss88lx** · 01-02-2007, 07:28 PM

I rebuild all my carbs. Pretty easy if you can be thorough on your cleaning and put it back together like it came apart.

12-30-2006, 10:00 PM	#1
lateniteman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: waco Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0)	carburator rebuild ok, next question... how hard is it to rebuild the carberator? i've done a lot of general mechanic work in my day, but that's one i've never tried. thanks, lateniteman

12-31-2006, 04:50 PM	#2
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,226 Trader Rating: (0)	its not that hard the kit comes with an exploded picture of the carb and some instructions buy a gallon of carb cleaner and soak it in there just pay attention when you take it apart so you know how it goes back. count the turns on the air/fuel screws from where they are at to bottomed out, that way you will be close when putting them back. check the clearance on the throttle shaft bushing, they will need to be replaced if the shaft moves. i'm sure others will have more advise. You can do it, not too hard. If you can do that, then it is actually not too much harder to rebuild the C4 automatic trans. __________________ 1 of 472 Year 2005 Mustang GT, Black, Convertible with Black Top, Automatic Transmission, Dark Charcoal/Red Interior.

01-01-2007, 01:24 PM	#3
2k4mk1 My name is ED,My mom calls me special,I dont know why? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,214 Trader Rating: (2)	What carb?? Holleys can be a PIA sometimes quadara jets and 2 barrells are pretty easy. Just pay attention during disassembely and watch for little ck balls and springs. They can pop out and be gone pretty easy. Soak it and blow everything oout before reassemblely. There not to bad usually. __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Max Mtr Spt 4 bolt adj C/C plates, Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

01-01-2007, 04:31 PM	#4
chewie Making people happy, one stop at a time... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Behind you with the disco lights on... Posts: 1,235 Trader Rating: (0)	Not too bad. In addition to what the others said, not knowing which carb you're working on is kind of limited. If it's a Carter or Q-jet based make sure the surfaces (top, body, throtle plates) aren't warped. Metal straight edge and emery paper is what I have always used to "fine tune" the mounting surfaces. Never had a leak unless the body was really warped by other owners over tightening the screws in previous rebuilds. My .02 __________________ Nature should be allowed to do its job of killing off the weak, sickly, and ignorant people without interference from airbags and batting helmets

01-01-2007, 05:33 PM	#5
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,803 Trader Rating: (0)	i've only rebuilt one carb in my life, and it was the easiest thing ever... kinda tideous because it's lots of small parts.. but i attempted it having never done it before and with nothing but the kit and my haynes repair manual... __________________ t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

01-02-2007, 07:28 PM	#7
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,953 Trader Rating: (1)	I rebuild all my carbs. Pretty easy if you can be thorough on your cleaning and put it back together like it came apart. __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

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