Re: [FWDLK] Carb Question

[Garrett <TheBulkster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For what its worth, a friend of mine ends up replacing the carb on his car 
fairly regularly.  He does live in Arizona where it gets hot and dry...and 
the original carbs he has are still doing fine, but the rebuilds seem to 
give out quickly.  I can't tell you why, but I know he does have this 
problem.  Perhaps the rebuilds are quickly thrown together and/or the 
materials used are cheap.  It doesn't seem reasonable to me, but that's 
about the only thing that ever goes wrong with the car, so I guess its not 
all bad.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Carb Question


> Chris,
>
> I would think you might want to ask the question: "Why do I need to 
> replace
> the carb every 2-3 years?" A newer carb may not be the solution.
>
> The 2 bbl on one of my engines was running fine, probably never rebuilt,
> with 45K miles, used from 56 to 66, then sat until 79, and used until
> replaced by a 4 bbl in 86.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Chris Hullinger
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:23 AM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] Carb Question
>
> Guys,
>
> For years now, I've been replacing the 2-barrel carb on my '58 Coronet
> 325-V8 with rebuilt units.  I'll get maybe 2-3 years without problems
> before driveability problems pop up again.  I've grown tired of this cycle
> and now I'm looking for a new direct replacement bolt on carb that will
> still allow me to use the stock air cleaner.  Does anyone know what might
> fit?
>
> Chris
> Wilmington, DE
>
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