Holley 2818

[Jack J.]

We've all been following the perseverance and the painstaking restoration by Gerard Fuccillo of his Holley carburetor and he is to be commended. I was wondering, just what the cost might be to have my Holley 2818 "restored" by any one of those that have been mentioned on this board at various times? I'm not looking for an exact figure just somewhere in the ballpark. Thanks in advance, Jack Jagello

[Gerard F.]

Re: Holley 2818

Jack,

I think the going rate is about $300, but mine's a labor of love and a learning experience. I've got a lot more then that into it just in parts/supplies and equipment, not counting time.

But I'm having fun.

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Jack J.]

Re: Holley 2818

Thanks Jerry, I appreciate your response. Keep up the GOOD work! I may contact you in the future. Jack Jagello

[Mike G.]

Re: Holley 2818

Gerry: thanks for that shot of the carb body in your wife's dishwasher.
I showed it to my wife, saying "see honey, it could be worse!"

Of course she doesn't know about the time I cured some hi-temp paint in her oven...

[Gerard F.]

Cad in the oven

Wait till I try the oven baked gold cad cure. Another member told me that's how they get the rainbow finish. Can't wait to try it, maybe next time she takes a trip.

And to think I've been using her hair dryer on the cad. Hairdressers do get a little particular about that.

Jerry Fuccillo

[Joe C.]

Re: Holley 2818

Jack:

I recommend sending it to a pro, like Jerry Luck. He, and others have the necessary equipment to precisely re-surface all the gasket interfaces. The main problem with Holleys is internal leaks, and no amount of fiddling is likely to cure it, unless you have perfectly flat surfaces.
I rebuilt mine, twice, but still did not FULLY cure the internal leaks. I am one who almost never sends anything out, but I must admit, the carburetor beat me. What I got back was essentialy a brand new unit, with all newly machined surfaces, new bushings, shafts, throttle plates, etc. The carb was checked out on a SBC before I recieved.
My engine starts first time/every time with about 1/2 crank, and runs flawlessly.

Joe