Table of Contents
- How do I ship the carb to you?
- How do I know if the carburetor is to blame for my poor idle?
- My car runs fine, but I want more power. Can you help?
- What is supertuning?
- What can be done to fix a leaky carb?
- Can you repair a stripped fuel inlet?
How do I ship the carburetor to you?
Very carefully!! First find an oversized box for the carb. It cost the same to ship a box the same size of the carb as it does to ship one a bit bigger. Then place 2″ of packing material, preferably peanuts, in the bottom. Next wrap the carb in bubble wrap and sit on top of peanuts. Pack sides and top with at least 2″ of peanuts for maximum protection. If you can’t fit 2″ around the carb, your box is too small. Finally, insure the package for $500 nonreplaceable, just in case it gets dropped, smashed, or lost. This way the shipping company will buy you a new carb!
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How do I know if the carburetor is to blame for my poor idle?
First of all, many ignition problems are mistaken for carburetor problems. Thouroughly check the ignition system for defects. Check the cap, rotor, plug, wires, timing, points (if applicable), dwell (if applicable), and advance. If all of these are OK, then it is probably the carb. Start by adjustiong the mixture screws. If this has no effect, then spray carb cleaner into the carb while the engine is running and check the fuel filter. If it is still idling rough after checking all of the above, then there is an internal problem that needs to be diagnosed by a carburetor specialist, such as Rocket Automotive.
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My car runs fine, but I want more power. Can you help?
Yes we can help. We can supertune the carb and pull 5-20 hp depending on your setupand how many modifications you request.
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What is supertuning?
Supertuning is performance modification. We dial in your carb to match your exact set up. For optimum results, your car needs to be at our shop. However, excellent results can be achieved with just your carburetor and information regarding your setup.
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What can be done to fix a leaky carb?
Carburetors leak from several places. Mostly because of bad gaskets, wear, and abuse, such as over torque. Warped air horns can be made functional and relatively leak free. Throttle bore bushings wear out over time resulting in leakage. Throttle bore bushings are routinely replaced as part of our basic rebuild, or can be replaced without a rebuild.
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Can you repair a stripped fuel inlet?
Yes. Stripped fuel inlets are very common. They are repaired by using stainless steel inserts.