Carter Carburetor ID
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From: Litchfield NH
Carter Carburetor ID
I am new to the forum and find it very helpful. I have a 1977 vette and am wondering if I have the original carb on it. I beleive it is but thought th 1977 came with a Rochester. My carb numbers are as follows 17057204. Also I am smelling fuel with the engine off in the garage. Carb seems damp around the gaskets but it smells as if it is coming fom inside the Carb. Thanks for the help.
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Which carb rebuild kit should I use for the Carter? Is it very complicated to rebuild this carb? I have rebuilt single and 2 barrels before so will this one be a real challenge. I dont see any fuel leaking from the carb and vapor hoses are all good and attached.
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
Originally Posted by spanishsilver
Which carb rebuild kit should I use for the Carter? Is it very complicated to rebuild this carb? I have rebuilt single and 2 barrels before so will this one be a real challenge. I dont see any fuel leaking from the carb and vapor hoses are all good and attached.
The rebuild itself is not that hard. It takes more time to clean the carb thoroughly then to tear it down and reassemble it. I let each section soak in carb cleaner over night and used a small brush for the tight spots. I have only completed one other rebuild back in my younger days. I purchased a Quadrajet book by Doug Roe and it helped alot.
My Quadrajet is also a Carter built unit. It is identical to the Rochester.
Good luck,
Dino
