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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Hi All, can a carb be resurfaced on the side that connects to the metering plate and bowl?
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Its possible an engine shop could do this for you. Did yours warp or was it damaged? Depending on the cost it may be cheaper to buy a new carb body or a good used one.
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Originally Posted by AvRog
Hi All, can a carb be resurfaced on the side that connects to the metering plate and bowl?
Its a common procedure that is done by carb builders.
By carb builders I dont mean guys at the local garage, I mean guys that specialize in carbs.
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Originally Posted by DRIVESHAFT
Its a common procedure that is done by carb builders.
By carb builders I dont mean guys at the local garage, I mean guys that specialize in carbs.
Carb guys here appear to be crooks. I told 2 shops about my helicoil issues they both said the carbs are scrap and wanted to sell me knew ones. One Guy actually spelled out for emphasis "S-C-R-A-P. I discovered the fix on this forum (helicoil in a helicoil) which is common knowledge everywhere except the shops I contacted. Take your pick, they are crooked or not good at what they do.
I'll try my engine builder. Thanks for letting me know its do-able. Now I just need to find out where.
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Originally Posted by Hardway
Its possible an engine shop could do this for you. Did yours warp or was it damaged? Depending on the cost it may be cheaper to buy a new carb body or a good used one.
Ok, my engine builder says he can do it, any idea how much meat can come off the carb?
how much should it cost per carb?

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