1953 V8 carburetor starter switch

[195354]

I need to plug the  carburetor body opposite of the  starter switch. I have looked for information and have not found anything regarding this. I would think there would be a dimension so the ball has enough room to travel is this a regular soft plug,Thanks Steve 

[carbking]

If you are still using the switch, then the bottom hole is not plugged. Without knowing exactly which carb you have (identification number), don't know for certain, but most had a brass screen held in by a circular wire clip.

 

Jon.

[1953mack]

You're looking for what Buick/Carter technically calls the starter switch strainer...circular and domed...open to the atmospheric air, Group 3.738, Part 1339494, Carter part #30-61.

 

Al Malachowski

BCA #8965

"500 Miles West of Flint"

[195354]

Jon

I plan to use the switch this is Carter WCFB tag # 2053S. After reading yours and AL’s post, I went and dug around on a few core units and found this screen. It was not secured in place with a clip; I pulled it out with a pick. After knocking some dirt off, I see it is a screen and not a plug.  Al thanks for the part number and description this helped me figure out what I needed to locate, I even found this in the parts book with the description.  

 I did look on around tonight and did not locate any images.  I would like to locate this screen and clip, Jon do you have any of these parts.   I can clean this screen and come up with a small clip to hold this in place for this carburetor. I like to have spare parts ready to go for future needs.

Thanks

Steve

 

[buick5563]

Steve,

I don't think there is a clip that holds it in. It should just be a press fit. Just clean it with carb cleaner and don't put any lube in when you reinstall the switch. 

[Beemon]

The ball bearing is the plug. Once the engine is running, vacuum pulls the ball bearing into the top of the chamber, sealing the switch.

[carbking]

Those that posted that there is no clip holding the screen in this carburetor are correct.

 

Earlier models used a different screen and a clip to hold it it place; which is why I made the comment about knowing the carburetor identification. The clip on the earlier models is simply a piece of music wire formed in a circle, with a tiny piece out of the circle so the ring could compress into the housing.

 

If the screen was undamaged in removal, wash it by soaking in vinegar for maybe 30 minutes.

 

Jon.