JUSTIN Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 I have several carter AFB laying around. I am also having MPG problems with my 65 401 riv eldebrock. My answer is to buy a new carb around $275. But why can't I just rebuild one of my old ones. 1. How hard is it? 2. How much will it cost?<P>My first reaction is that is can't hurt anything. If I try to rebuild it and it doesnt work then I have just wasted the money for the rebuild kit and I will just put the eldebrock back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 It shouldn't be that hard. I never tackled a carb before but rebuilt a Holley a couple of weeks ago and it turned out real well.<BR>Very, very important, however, is getting a book to go by. There are several out there--then you'll be out the cost of the rebuild kit and a book (about $12), but still way ahead of buying a new carb.<BR>Good Luck!<BR>-Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTIN Posted November 28, 2001 Author Share Posted November 28, 2001 thanks Brad,<BR>where do you get these books? can I get the kit from the local parts store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 The book publishers advertise all the time in car mags, but you should be able to go to your local book store and order them. I don't know which publisher has one for the AFBs, but it'll be one of the following: HPBooks, Motor Books International (MBI) or Car Tech.<BR>Also, very often speed parts shops or the local Pep Boys, AutoZone, whatever will have them. I'd go there first.<BR>As for the rebuild kit, I don't know. Dial up the parts stores, try a little mom&pop parts store, then go to the Buick suppliers if you don't have any luck with the local stuff. Again, I'd think those would be readily available locally.<BR>Also, get a big ol' can of carb cleaner and some rubber gloves. A very small brash wire brush is also a good thing to have on hand.<BR>Finally, I don't think you'd need any, but if there are any specialized tools for the AFB (the Holley had some clutch-head screws), take the time to track down a Snap-on truck and buy the special tool. The clutch head screw driver from Snap-on only cost me $12, but it saved a ton of time and messed up screws. Call a local service center and ask when the Snap-on or MAC truck comes around.<BR>Lotsa luck,<BR>-Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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