hddennis Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just purchased this K D Type B carburetor from an AACA member and it surprised me when it arrived as it has no markings like at least 30 others I have seen and it is nickel plated. To my knowledge plated carburetors were not normal and it makes me wonder if this is a salesmans sample, display carburetor or plated by Maxwell for use on a show car chassis? Your thoughts or opinions welcomed. Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 This web site has good information on coatings. http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Carburetorfinishes.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thanks, but there is no mention of finish during the brass era nor of carburetors completely plated in nickel. Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I have a cadmium plated brass carb. It was apparently done to correct a porous casting.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 The throat/mounting flange is the only casting on this as the rest is all stamped sheet brass. Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I have seen many brass carburetors where the castings were nickel plated because of porosity. Late (1930's), dull nickel was used to beautify the carburetor. Most restorers today use chrome instead of the dull nickel. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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