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04-19-2007, 03:07 PM
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aka TEX-TOY
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How long can a carb sit?
 How long can a carb sit before it needs rebuilt? I am looking at a 4 barrell carter i think and intake and it has been off the car for 4 months... guy wants $100 for them both.
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04-19-2007, 03:16 PM
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Re: How long can a carb sit?
I would think you would be ok. As long as hes telling the truth. Ive ran carbs of upwards of 6 monthes sitting time.
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04-19-2007, 04:24 PM
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Re: How long can a carb sit?
i've taken NOS carbs that have sat on a shelf over 50years old bolted them on and they've worked fine
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04-19-2007, 04:54 PM
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Re: How long can a carb sit?
I have an old Z28 that sat for two years, I primed the carb and it cranked right up. It took a tank of gas with some stp in it and it was back to perfect.
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04-19-2007, 05:02 PM
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Re: How long can a carb sit?
If it didn't have gas sitting in it, it's OK for a long, long time.
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04-19-2007, 08:24 PM
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aka TEX-TOY
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Re: How long can a carb sit?
I think i might go and look at it then!!!
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB w/ disk brakes and soon to be lowered with spindles and springs!!!! Getting a paint job like a Army Chinook Helicopter!!!! HOOKERS RULE!! BRAND NEW WIFE BOUGHT IT FOR ME AS A WEDDING GIFT!!! SHE IS THE BOMB!!!!!!
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04-19-2007, 11:05 PM
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Re: How long can a carb sit?
It usually takes a couple year,or over one,for a carb to get plugged-up.
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