jvock6

Is there a place to find a rebuild kit for these? My husband and I would like to keep the stock carb for the nostalgia of the car. I've looked every where for a rebuilt kit but I'm not sure what would be compatible for this. Any help would be great thanks!

Lady72nRob71

What year make and model? Those will help...

jag1886

I'd go down to the local NAPA with the carb# and get one.

jvock6

Oh duh! Sorry It's a 1967 330 cutlass. No NAPAS around here. Other auto part places don;t carry them for older models

D. Yaros

Daytona Parts Co. should have it. http://www.daytonaparts.com

jvock6

Found one Thanks guys! Do you know if they are easy to rebuild? I've rebuilt engines but never a Carb before. BUt since I want to keep as many parts on the car original I'm just rebuilding this carb. Thanks again!

jag1886

That carb is a snap to rebuild, get a 1 gallon dip tank to clean it is the best tip I can give.

Lady72nRob71

Easy to rebuild, if you have a good eye for what parts come from where.
Go slowly and work in a clean organized area. I used egg cartons to sort the parts and write where they go.
Just keep non-metal pieces out of that cleaner, as it will damage them.

jvock6

Rob that's a great idea! Makes me feel a little more at ease. Thanks!

Lady72nRob71

Before any disassy, start by cleaning the worst of the gunk from the outside. Here is how I did mine, but I went into more detail since I did not need to rebuild this one...
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post319668
This makes the carb easier to handle and you do not mistake gunk chunks falling off for real parts!
Cap all ports while doing this.

Here are some pics when i rebuilt a friend's Ford 2BBL.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post280536
Consider each part different, even if they look the same.
Watch for parts that might literally spring or fall out. Once it is all apart, dunk the pieces in cleaner, use a tooth brush on them, redip, shoot carb cleaner in a can through the passage ways and then. Carb cleaner in a can can be used afterwards to remove any stubborn crap.
Do adjustments as needed per the car service manual (preferred) or the carb kit instructions.
I enjoy doing these for some reason...

D. Yaros

Perhaps my detailing of a 4 bbl carb rebuild might be of use to you in your effort? It does include photos of the job in progress. I can tell you I learned a lot while doing the work. Hope it helps! Here is the link -
http://graylady.webng.com/CarbRebuild.htm

81 regency

Everyone has given you great advise on this rebuild but I will caution a first time rebuilder the float level setting can make the difference of a car not running or catching on fire and burning if it would flood onto a hot intake manifold.

Please why not take it to an experienced rebuilder and spend a couple of bucks to have sound piece of mind that it will be done properly.

Yes a 2gc is a simple rebuild to someone who has experience but I cannot bake a cake to save my life so I buy them at the bakery.

I lost my first 65 442 due to carb flooding and i did not do the rebuild which now I wished I had so nothing is foolproof but why be foolish

Best of Luck!
Richie

MDchanic

Richie, there is no logic in your advice.

1. I always do it myself, precisely so that I know it's done right.

I posted a thread last week about how I found that the Delco-rebuilt carb installed by my car's previous owner had its float misadjusted, and another member has posted his story about how his car wouldn't run with a brand new carb because its floats were completely misadjusted when it was made.

2. You yourself say that your car burned up because you trusted someone else to rebuild your carb.
Ummmm... Am I missing something here?

- Eric