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Feb 13, 2012 | 12:45 PM

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cjb40

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Plating

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Originally Posted by 1952henry

I do the painting, chromating, and plating myself.

Sorry, I missed your response. You did answer my question.

Feb 13, 2012 | 12:50 PM

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Bushings

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Originally Posted by raytasch

You're probably right in being able to make the valves. Years ago I had a leaky valve and was able to take a bit of Ajax, I believe it was, used it as a compound and make a new effective seal between the needle and seat. This was on an old Ford tractor carb but should work with any.
Good to know you replace bushings. I tried it once and really messed the carb up.

Thanks for your response. I was rightly corrected by 1952Henry, that install is more correct than replace. But I suppose in your case, replace would be approrpiate-I'm just funning you!

Feb 13, 2012 | 03:08 PM

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1952henry

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From: Mandan, ND

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Originally Posted by cjb40

Your right about the Ford carb's and installing rather than replace. My bad

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Originally Posted by cjb40

. But I have installed quite a few bushings in Rochester throttle bases. I have the correct reamer, oil filled bronze bushings and a set-up on my drill press that allows me to be very accurate. For some reason it seems like the Roch TB wears more then the Ford/Holley's. I know there's not a valid reason for this but sure seems like it. Maybe becuase my experience covers a lot more years than working on Holley's.

BTW, you didn't answer my ? about the plating of your carb's. Do you plate or send out? Any plating shop you might recommend? Thanks.

No big deal. I made jig for my drill press as well. PM me if you want to talk about some plating.