GM two barrel carb rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drewdude92 · 02-09-2009, 08:29 PM

has anyone done it or is it even worth it? is it hard?

or does anyone have a rebuild section for a two barrel carb?

68gmsee · 02-09-2009, 10:42 PM

I've rebuilt them in the past with the kit from the auto parts stores. It's really pretty simple to do. You just have to make sure that you don't loose the parts as you remove them and remember or keep a record of where you removed them from. These days a digital camera is a great tool for keeping track of levers, small springs, bellcranks, etc.

I've never see a step by step procedure here on this site but here's a gentlemen that sells one on ebay pretty cheap if you need one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HOW-T...22174003r27920

**mr48chev** · 02-09-2009, 11:00 PM

I'll second the take a few photos before you take it apart thing.

I've rebuilt a lot of them and they usually take well to a rebuild.

Read and follow the instructions and make sure you do each step of the instructions.

You need the carb number to get the correct kit and they don't cost much. You should be able to pick up a kit for under 20.00.

I have used the spray carb cleaner to clean carbs when I redo them but it works a lot better if you soak one in a can of carb cleaner. I'm not sure what the gallon size bucket with basket in it costs now but it will do several carbs and can also be used to clean small parts on occasion. You just soak it for a couple of hours in a new can, longer in the older stuff and then rinse it off well after you take it out of the cleaner. Being careful of course to not loose any parts

It might be worth it to pay one of the local shops to clean the carb for you. If you are friends with a mechanic you can probably get him to clean the carb and rinse it off for five or ten bucks. That should be cheaper than buying a can of cleaner with the basket in it.

**LockDoc** · 02-09-2009, 11:12 PM

I rebuilt the carb for my '67 six banger and it worked out well. If I can do it anyone can...

LockDoc

drewdude92 · 02-10-2009, 12:45 PM

perfect lol i hope it turns out alright todays the day!

**LockDoc** · 02-10-2009, 04:53 PM

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Good luck. Let us know how it goes...

LockDoc

drewdude92 · 02-10-2009, 08:19 PM

well went to o reillys...they didnt have one in stock so they are shipping it to me tomorrow =)

drewdude92 · 02-14-2009, 01:46 AM

well i got the carb to what i think is officially rebuilt...but saying how it was my first time ever....well find out tomorrow when i put the carb back on the truck....ill be jumping for joy if it runs..=)

68gmsee · 02-14-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewdude92

well i got the carb to what i think is officially rebuilt...but saying how it was my first time ever....well find out tomorrow when i put the carb back on the truck....ill be jumping for joy if it runs..=)

You already have it done and you gonna leave us hanging? It's only 2 bolts, dude.

It will run fine...

02-09-2009, 08:29 PM	#1
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	GM two barrel carb rebuild has anyone done it or is it even worth it? is it hard? or does anyone have a rebuild section for a two barrel carb? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

02-09-2009, 10:42 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: GM two barrel carb rebuild I've rebuilt them in the past with the kit from the auto parts stores. It's really pretty simple to do. You just have to make sure that you don't loose the parts as you remove them and remember or keep a record of where you removed them from. These days a digital camera is a great tool for keeping track of levers, small springs, bellcranks, etc. I've never see a step by step procedure here on this site but here's a gentlemen that sells one on ebay pretty cheap if you need one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HOW-T...22174003r27920

02-09-2009, 11:00 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,639	Re: GM two barrel carb rebuild I'll second the take a few photos before you take it apart thing. I've rebuilt a lot of them and they usually take well to a rebuild. Read and follow the instructions and make sure you do each step of the instructions. You need the carb number to get the correct kit and they don't cost much. You should be able to pick up a kit for under 20.00. I have used the spray carb cleaner to clean carbs when I redo them but it works a lot better if you soak one in a can of carb cleaner. I'm not sure what the gallon size bucket with basket in it costs now but it will do several carbs and can also be used to clean small parts on occasion. You just soak it for a couple of hours in a new can, longer in the older stuff and then rinse it off well after you take it out of the cleaner. Being careful of course to not loose any parts It might be worth it to pay one of the local shops to clean the carb for you. If you are friends with a mechanic you can probably get him to clean the carb and rinse it off for five or ten bucks. That should be cheaper than buying a can of cleaner with the basket in it. Last edited by mr48chev; 02-09-2009 at 11:04 PM.

02-09-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,645	Re: GM two barrel carb rebuild I rebuilt the carb for my '67 six banger and it worked out well. If I can do it anyone can... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-10-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: GM two barrel carb rebuild perfect lol i hope it turns out alright todays the day! __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

02-10-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,645	Re: GM two barrel carb rebuild - Good luck. Let us know how it goes... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-10-2009, 08:19 PM	#7
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: GM two barrel carb rebuild well went to o reillys...they didnt have one in stock so they are shipping it to me tomorrow =) __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

02-14-2009, 01:46 AM	#8
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: GM two barrel carb rebuild well i got the carb to what i think is officially rebuilt...but saying how it was my first time ever....well find out tomorrow when i put the carb back on the truck....ill be jumping for joy if it runs..=) __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

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