carburetor rebuild...tips?

[Harlow]

I'm getting bored and I need a project so I picked up a rebuild kit by Holley from the local hot rod shop. I've "rebuilt" this carb (Holley 3310-2) back when I first got my satellite....I'm not sure how good a job I did. I had used a kit that wasn't made by Holley. I'm going to get started on it tomorrow. Any tips/tricks you guys want to throw out there before I tear it apart? Should I take fine steel wool or something to all of the metal surfaces? I want to go all out on this and have a very nice carb when its all said and done.

[Harlow]

 

[firefighter3931]

I'm getting bored and I need a project so I picked up a rebuild kit by Holley from the local hot rod shop. I've "rebuilt" this carb (Holley 3310-2) back when I first got my satellite....I'm not sure how good a job I did. I had used a kit that wasn't made by Holley. I'm going to get started on it tomorrow. Any tips/tricks you guys want to throw out there before I tear it apart? Should I take fine steel wool or something to all of the metal surfaces? I want to go all out on this and have a very nice carb when its all said and done.

Make sure it soaks in the carb solution for a day or two and all the passages are cleaned out well. Use compressed air to blow out all the cleaner. Inspect the throttle shafts for free movement and make sure they're not loose. Check the metering blocks and baseplate for signs of warpage.


Other than that just re-assemble and start tuning for your build. 



Ron

[Charger72SE]

I ordered the Holley rebuild video and it is pretty good to watch things being done instead of looking at pictures in a book

how often should a carb be rebuilt?  I was thinking of rebuillding mine as well

[firefighter3931]

how often should a carb be rebuilt? 

As needed....no definate schedule for rebuild. When it won't idle properly and will not tune then it's time to rebuild. 


Ron

[Charger72SE]

ok - thanks, Ron!

[Harlow]

Thanks for the tips Ron.  Just finished it up this afternoon. I wish I could see if it works or not...

[firefighter3931]

Thanks for the tips Ron.  Just finished it up this afternoon. I wish I could see if it works or not...

[acelondon]

my only tip is DON'T LOSE THE LITTLE METAL BALL.

i rebuilt my carter 2bbl, and the damn car wouldn't run.

found a ball bearing on the desk, looked at the tear down instructions, and saw it there. had to RErebuild.

[62 Max]

Putting a kit in a carb is not rebuilding it.You are only replacing gaskets,needle and seat and pump plunger.These items very seldom give you problems.