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Junknshit · 12-26-2011, 01:16 PM

While I do my own carbs, I am not a carb expert, but if you are going to attempt your own you need to know that there are basically two types of kits available to the public. Rebuild kits and "jiffy kits". "Jiffy kits" are NOT a rebuild kit, but more of a refresh kit with gaskets and a few parts. You can also put a rebuild kit in your carb and do it right as far as installing everything but still have a poor performing carb due to worn shafts, bent linkage pieces (from someone "adjusting" it in the past), and various other things.

While I think it is great that someone wants to do things themselves, remember, trying to save money by doing something you haven't done before can often turn out more expensive than just letting an expert do it in the beginning.

How patient are you? Can you work your way thru things without getting upset easily? Do you have a lot of good info on your carb? Have you studied it?

Everything you need to know to rebuild that carb has been covered in the barn forums by Ken and others.

Before you tear into the carb, make sure it really is a carb problem, and not maybe ignition, or a vacuum leak, etc.

Are you going to run mutiple carbs, so maybe need extended shafts? Different jets or power valves?

Lot of things to be sure of first.

Just my opinions
"Junk"

12-26-2011, 01:16 PM	#17
Junknshit Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wash. Posts: 233	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits While I do my own carbs, I am not a carb expert, but if you are going to attempt your own you need to know that there are basically two types of kits available to the public. Rebuild kits and "jiffy kits". "Jiffy kits" are NOT a rebuild kit, but more of a refresh kit with gaskets and a few parts. You can also put a rebuild kit in your carb and do it right as far as installing everything but still have a poor performing carb due to worn shafts, bent linkage pieces (from someone "adjusting" it in the past), and various other things. While I think it is great that someone wants to do things themselves, remember, trying to save money by doing something you haven't done before can often turn out more expensive than just letting an expert do it in the beginning. How patient are you? Can you work your way thru things without getting upset easily? Do you have a lot of good info on your carb? Have you studied it? Everything you need to know to rebuild that carb has been covered in the barn forums by Ken and others. Before you tear into the carb, make sure it really is a carb problem, and not maybe ignition, or a vacuum leak, etc. Are you going to run mutiple carbs, so maybe need extended shafts? Different jets or power valves? Lot of things to be sure of first. Just my opinions "Junk" Last edited by Junknshit; 12-26-2011 at 01:24 PM.