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Re: RE-STAMPING carburetor core
Considering that within a given year, most carbs only differ in the jets and the metering rods, the idea of a couple thousand dollars because the carb has the right numbers is a bit on the insane side.
That is why I will find it easy to build a very common carb with the same jets and rods and set my 390 hp Q-Jet on the shelf to prevent further deterioration of the pot metal. I don't have to have a numbers carb to run, and should I ever judge, I'll have my numbers carb to use. -
Re: RE-STAMPING carburetor core
Considering that within a given year, most carbs only differ in the jets and the metering rods, the idea of a couple thousand dollars because the carb has the right numbers is a bit on the insane side.
That is why I will find it easy to build a very common carb with the same jets and rods and set my 390 hp Q-Jet on the shelf to prevent further deterioration of the pot metal. I don't have to have a numbers carb to run, and should I ever judge, I'll have my numbers carb to use.Comment
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Another way to do it
There are several companies (like Eastwood) that sell a low temperature rod for repairing pot metal castings. After cleaning off the chromate coating, you can carefully fill in the old numbers, then carefully sand/file it smooth, then when you zinc plate the casting prior to re-chromating, just leave that area in the bath a little longer and you get that slightly rough (instead of machined) surface texture.
I have never done this myself and do not advocate selling bogus carbs as real, but the reality of it is that as certain collectors drive up the $$$ value of rare parts to astronomical levels, someone steps in to fill the demand - simple economics! Just like the epidemic of restamped blocks, the era of restamped carbs is here now. BUYER BEWARE!
MarkComment
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Another way to do it
There are several companies (like Eastwood) that sell a low temperature rod for repairing pot metal castings. After cleaning off the chromate coating, you can carefully fill in the old numbers, then carefully sand/file it smooth, then when you zinc plate the casting prior to re-chromating, just leave that area in the bath a little longer and you get that slightly rough (instead of machined) surface texture.
I have never done this myself and do not advocate selling bogus carbs as real, but the reality of it is that as certain collectors drive up the $$$ value of rare parts to astronomical levels, someone steps in to fill the demand - simple economics! Just like the epidemic of restamped blocks, the era of restamped carbs is here now. BUYER BEWARE!
MarkComment
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Re: Another way to do it
Amen, brother!Comment
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Re: Another way to do it
Amen, brother!Comment
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