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308 carbs rebuild or have them rebuilt?
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Hey guys, haven't been around for awhile life can be like that sometimes. Anyway I am in need of either having my carbs rebuilt or rebuilding them myself. If I decide to do it myself where can I find the kits? Is it any harder than a standard 4 barrel? If I have them rebuilt what can I expect to spend? I hooked up with a local rebuilder, sent him all my info and never heard back. I suppose he couldn't get the parts either. The car runs and drives so they aren't completely toasted but they do leak fuel and it runs a little rough at times like they are loading up.
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We have kits at 21st
centuryhudson.net
Randy
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I suppose one answer would be would you be comfortable doing the job yourself. I've done a few way, way back - don't know if I did it right, but the car ran ok afterward. As Randy says kits are available. You didn't mention a carby number - there are Carter carburetor sheets in the online library - url below.
If you don't feel comfortable doing it then I'd recommend Walt Mordenti - he's always rebuilding carbs - but I don't know what he charges.
Hudsonly,
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I've done some in the past and like you they ran afterwards. I will get and post the info on the carbs this afternoon.
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Get the appropriate Hudson manual for your unit before you start. There is info there not in the paperwork that comes in the kits. And if you have a way to soak out and clean the passages go ahead and try. Whats the worst that can happen ? - you have to have some one else redo it ?
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I just had my twin H carbs rebuilt at Daytona Parts Co. in New Smyrna Beach Fla. Google them and read about them. I was referred to them by Dr. Doug.They did a great job. About $500.00 for both. I payed twice that a couple years ago from Walt. His were not even close to these. I highly recommend these folks.
paul -
Thanks for the review Special, I was reading about them and am glad to hear from someone else who has used them
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i also have had them rebuild 4 of the carbs,they look and perform better than new!!!
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Daytona did a set for me also.
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HORNETSPECIAL, this is Walt, show me the bill where you said I charged you twice that amount.
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I did this set for Scott Crowder . I can do another pair, for $300, if one supplies the kits from Randy or Daytona Carburetor. This applies to previously working carbs that are not missing parts or beaten up.
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walt does,nt seem like a warm happy fellow. oh my.
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As far as carbs go, these are not that complicated. My local shop does them and their carb guy was not yet born when cars quit using these carbs....Brownie
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SU carbs are simpler than Carter WA-1's. One jet does it all, no accelerator pump, no choke.......etc. Not that i favor SU's , just stating a fact, since I have rebuilt both. Quadrajets are a bit more of a challenge.....
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How about the twin Jikov 30 SSOP two barrels for a Tatra T603? I redid many of those, and as for the kit? HAHAHAHA! I made the rebuild kits! From gasket material, from 0.15" thick neoprene coated nylon for the accelerator pump diaphragms, using a leather punch, a bigger hole punch set, and Exacto knife.......the fiber washers for sealing the jets, fuel inlets and banjo fittings I sourced from McMaster-Carr.
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Walt sorry if i miss spoke about price. Did not save bill, but as I recall it was far more than i paid at Daytona. Also they look almost new and yours did not. Sorry if i have offended you. You are up there on your prices.
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Another guy promoting a company. My charge is $490.00 for 2 carbs and that includes the kits. And they are new when finished. It's been that way since day one. Walt.
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Walt, if you have them, what would you want for a pair with no core?
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hotrodman, e-mail me at hetwaltmordenti@aol.com Drop the het, have to fool the spam computer. Walt
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Walt, I want to order your books, can you send me your address and contact info please.
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Harry,
Walt's address is on page eight of the January/February 2013 edition of the White Triangle News!
John Forkner -
Walt Mordenti 45 Skyview Way San Francisco, CA 94131-1248 The 2 books are $41.00 and that includes S&H priority mail.
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Ken,
Do you have any of the leathers for a dashpot out of a chrysler style Carter B&B carb? I need to replace the leather on the dashpot piston. Where can you get them, do you know? Sorry, off topic for Hudson I know.
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