My Carb...before and after!

[Xplantdad]

I was having a problem with whistling coming from my carb while driving the Chevelle. I PM'ed Eric Jackson ( Vintage Musclecar (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showprofile.php?Cat=0&User=1136&page=2&what=showme mbers) on this site) and explained to him what I was experiencing. He told me what was most likely wrong with the carb...and so when I had to go to Las Vegas last weekend...I decided to pull the carb and send it to him for a rebuild and restoration.

It turns out that the throttle shaft bushings were almost gone...and the baseplate was warped. Either and/or both could have caused the problem that I was experiencing.

Anyways, here are 3 shots of the carb as I was taking it off to send to Eric.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_DSCF4117.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_DSCF4119.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_DSCF4118.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Now here's the finished result http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

BIG difference! It should be on it's way home tomorrow, and I should get it mid-week next week. The attention to detail is amazing http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I can't wait! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Thanks a bunch Eric...you are amazing! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_after2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_after1.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_after3.jpg

[Salvatore]

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[VintageMusclecar]

Bruce;

Glad to be of service, and thanks for the kind words. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Eric

[Zedder]

Very Nice job Eric!!!

[427TJ]

Wow, nice looking carb! This calls for a burnout photo once it's all back together! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

A couple of more carbs and he will really get the hang of it!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

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A couple of more carbs and he will really get the hang of it!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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I saw YOUR car on Erics Website... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mssl72]

Looks great! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif I think I better box mine up and get it taken care of. It needs to get totally restored.

[Bill Pritchard]

Well, now it's too nice to put back on the car and actually have fuel going through it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Can't you just get a "driver" carb and have the resored one on display in your living room somewhere?

[Xplantdad]

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Well, now it's too nice to put back on the car and actually have fuel going through it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Can't you just get a "driver" carb and have the resored one on display in your living room somewhere?

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Bill,

That's EXACTLY what I emalied to Eric when he sent me the "after" pictures http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

That's too funny!

Hey Mark...Get your carb to him...he is awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mssl72]

Ok will do! I'll take before and after pics too.

[Xplantdad]

I finally got the carb on the car and ready to go. I had to bypass the heater core for the time being...it decided to spring a leak in the interior on my first road test http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Eric is an awesome guy...he is the epitome of customer service http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Here's what it looks like installed on the car

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_DSCF4223.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/carb%20pics/tn_DSCF4226.jpg

[Xplantdad]

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Wow, nice looking carb! This calls for a burnout photo once it's all back together! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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To see the burnout "photo" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif...click HERE! (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/206999/an/0/page/0#206999)

[VintageMusclecar]

Bruce;

Glad to be of service. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Eric

[SS427]

Eric just did a 4557 for me. What I got back was exactly what I expected and what I paid for. What really impressed me was how Eric dealt with a problem. Seems our illustrious shipper damaged the throttle linkage. Eric has spent countless time making sure everything is ok on my end offering to do whatever it takes to make it right. Furtunatley I think I can repair it on my own. At least he is not like most people that once they have collected the check, they have no after sales technique. Thanks for your professional service Eric! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Rick

[VintageMusclecar]

Thanks once again for the kind words Rick, they are greatly appreciated.

I know you told me not to worry about it, but I still have a knot in my stomach about that bent linkage. Again, if need be I'll take care of it.

Food for thought: I should've known better than to entrust such valuable parcel to a company who's name sounded out phonically is "OOPS"! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

That being said...

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[Xplantdad]

Rick, Eric did the same for me. I had a small problem...and it was eating him up inside. We got it worked out in a hurry though. What a guy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif