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Post by 1partshelp@gmail.com on Jul 25, 2012 16:27:26 GMT -5
I SENT MY CARB TO SPARKY'S AND STILL HAVE TROUBLE WITH IT WHEN IT CAME BACK. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE WHEN I EXCHANGE IT WITH A REGULAR 4GC WITHOUT THE PLUGS FOR THE JETS IN FRONT. THEN EVERYTHING WORKS FINE. EXCEPT THEN I DON'T HAVE THE CORRECT CARB ON. ONE WITH SMALLER THROTTLE PLATE HOLES. MINE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAG ON IT TO TELL IF IT IS THE CORRECT NUMBER. BUT ALL OF THE THINGS I CAN CHECK LOOKS LIKE THE CORRECT ONE. I DON'T MIND SENDING IT ANYPLACE AS LONG IT IS FIXED RIGHT. ANOTHER SMALL NOTE I AM RUNNING AV GAS 100 OCTANE LOW LEAD I DON'T THINK THAT SHOULD MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. IT WORK'S OK WITH THE OTHER CARB THANK YOU AGAIN JIM
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 16:41:54 GMT -5
Numbers: Front - 1.550'ish
Rear - 1.680'ish
That's measured over the center of the shaft
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 16:55:32 GMT -5
I SENT MY CARB TO SPARKY'S AND STILL HAVE TROUBLE WITH IT WHEN IT CAME BACK. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE WHEN I EXCHANGE IT WITH A REGULAR 4GC WITHOUT THE PLUGS FOR THE JETS IN FRONT. THEN EVERYTHING WORKS FINE. EXCEPT THEN I DON'T HAVE THE CORRECT CARB ON. ONE WITH SMALLER THROTTLE PLATE HOLES. MINE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAG ON IT TO TELL IF IT IS THE CORRECT NUMBER. BUT ALL OF THE THINGS I CAN CHECK LOOKS LIKE THE CORRECT ONE. I DON'T MIND SENDING IT ANYPLACE AS LONG IT IS FIXED RIGHT. ANOTHER SMALL NOTE I AM RUNNING AV GAS 100 OCTANE LOW LEAD I DON'T THINK THAT SHOULD MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. IT WORK'S OK WITH THE OTHER CARB THANK YOU AGAIN JIM First thing that comes to my mind is that the name Sparky has come up in this thread, and if memory serves me, other threads also. I`m guessing that from those that have used his rebuilding service, he must be good. I don`t know why you don`t just pick up the phone and explain to sparky (if that`s even a real person) what you`ve said here. Give him a chance to rectify the problem. There`s always the possibility it`s nothing to do with his work, but talk with him rather than brew in frustration 414.447.7500 Greg (Sparky) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 16:56:44 GMT -5
POSTCAR, THE CARB WITH PLUGS IN FRONT FOR THE JETS IS 1.558 INCH PRIMARIES AND 1.683 FOR SECONDRIES HOPE THAT HELPS YOU. JIM Thanks, and appreciate mentioning the plugs |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 17:00:27 GMT -5
Numbers: Front - 1.550'ish Rear - 1.680'ish That's measured over the center of the shaft "ish" is good, thanks. The different models, and the difference between primaries and secondaries is great enough for "ish" |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 17:44:01 GMT -5
The reason I say"ish" is because depending on how tight one measures it changes a few thousands. I mean, hell, I can get the hole gages out and the mic. As old as these things are, I wouldn't think any two are alike.
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Post by 1partshelp@gmail.com on Jul 26, 2012 13:28:06 GMT -5
LOONEY, I LIVE IN PHOENIX ARIZONA
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2012 17:17:10 GMT -5
The reason I say"ish" is because depending on how tight one measures it changes a few thousands. I mean, hell, I can get the hole gages out and the mic. As old as these things are, I wouldn't think any two are alike. I hear what your saying. But it`s amazing how close they come out. All I meant by "ish" is that for my purposes, close is close enough. Looney, does your carb have the access plugs |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2012 17:34:02 GMT -5
Yes sir, it does. But, mine's not the original, it's a Tomco (is that right) that I had redone by a guy locally that I've known for 30 years. He flow tests them and everything. I, most likely won't even have to put a screw driver to when I put it on. He's that good. As you can see in the picture, he replates em' too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2012 17:43:09 GMT -5
Hey partshelp, Phoenix is kind of a long ways to send a carb to have gone through by someone you don't know. I'm in Michigan. I can get it done, but I don't know if that's something I want to get in the middle of. I would think you should exhaust all the other possibility's first. I know things would be right on this end, but, if you have other issues I wouldn't want you mad at me or the carb man.
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Post by Big Mike on Jul 26, 2012 22:03:35 GMT -5
I would just call Sparky, he has very good customer service. He will definitely give you or your mechanic the help needed to get it running or he will take it back and fix it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2012 9:48:50 GMT -5
Sparky a/k/a Greg Kalkhoff is a stand-up guy with his work. I had questions when I got my carb back and he said send it back. He fixed what was wrong and never asked for a dime more. He also spent a good deal of time on the phone helping me figure out the issue.
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Post by Big Mike on Jul 27, 2012 10:32:45 GMT -5
Sparky a/k/a Greg Kalkhoff is a stand-up guy with his work. I had questions when I got my carb back and he said send it back. He fixed what was wrong and never asked for a dime more. He also spent a good deal of time on the phone helping me figure out the issue. Yep, that's how Sparky works. All classic car vendors should be so good. |
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