Carb Kit
Cargo Master
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Go to the Fordbarn and search for KEN CT. He will put together a quality kit for you. I have his number, but can't put my hands on it at this time.
FWIW, I don't have an opinion on the aforementioned kit, but do stay away from any kits of those type. I've rebuilt a few Holley AA1s, and find Ken's parts are great.
FWIW, I don't have an opinion on the aforementioned kit, but do stay away from any kits of those type. I've rebuilt a few Holley AA1s, and find Ken's parts are great.
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I just rebuilt the model 94 on my 272 with a Walker kit. The gaskets and everything fit well and it seems to run just fine. I have not had it out to road speed yet but transition seems smooth. No leaks. I did use the old leather accelerator pump.
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I've always had good luck with the kits that Napa sells.
IMO, I wouldn't buy a stick of gum from O'Reilley's. We never had them up this way until they bought out CSK Auto (Shucks Auto). Shucks was decent, but O'Reilley's parts and service is a total joke. I'm pretty sure thier counter people are culinary arts students. Most all the original Shucks counter people quit or left for other jobs in parts stores. That should tell you something.
IMO, I wouldn't buy a stick of gum from O'Reilley's. We never had them up this way until they bought out CSK Auto (Shucks Auto). Shucks was decent, but O'Reilley's parts and service is a total joke. I'm pretty sure thier counter people are culinary arts students. Most all the original Shucks counter people quit or left for other jobs in parts stores. That should tell you something.
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Thanks for the info. I will give Ken CT a shout.
You know, I've seen a lot of kits on eBay. Some are good brands, i.e. Tomco, Echlin. but some of the kits appear to be vintage and I don't think I would trust them in a carb. Also, the prices are anywhere from $20 to $50 not even including shipping charges. Probably all you guys know what I'm talking about. But the kits are selling. So who am I to judge. Can a person still buy an individual leather cup and steel needle valve?? Maybe from Ken CT?
You know, I've seen a lot of kits on eBay. Some are good brands, i.e. Tomco, Echlin. but some of the kits appear to be vintage and I don't think I would trust them in a carb. Also, the prices are anywhere from $20 to $50 not even including shipping charges. Probably all you guys know what I'm talking about. But the kits are selling. So who am I to judge. Can a person still buy an individual leather cup and steel needle valve?? Maybe from Ken CT?
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Kind of pricey BUT like you or someone said "them plastic cups ain't for s*&^! You know, back in the day, I used to do alot of leather craft work and still have some scraps of different thicknesses. I'm going to play around with some and see what I come up with. I'm a pretty creative fellow (no brag, just fact) 
If a guy had a small mini-lathe, I'll bet with a little ingenuity, you could make your own steel needle valves. Oh well, I digress!
BTW, if anyones interested, I can replace worn-out throttle bushing's.
If a guy had a small mini-lathe, I'll bet with a little ingenuity, you could make your own steel needle valves. Oh well, I digress!BTW, if anyones interested, I can replace worn-out throttle bushing's.
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Cargo Master
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Thanks for the info. I will give Ken CT a shout.
You know, I've seen a lot of kits on eBay. Some are good brands, i.e. Tomco, Echlin. but some of the kits appear to be vintage and I don't think I would trust them in a carb. Also, the prices are anywhere from $20 to $50 not even including shipping charges. Probably all you guys know what I'm talking about. But the kits are selling. So who am I to judge. Can a person still buy an individual leather cup and steel needle valve?? Maybe from Ken CT?
You know, I've seen a lot of kits on eBay. Some are good brands, i.e. Tomco, Echlin. but some of the kits appear to be vintage and I don't think I would trust them in a carb. Also, the prices are anywhere from $20 to $50 not even including shipping charges. Probably all you guys know what I'm talking about. But the kits are selling. So who am I to judge. Can a person still buy an individual leather cup and steel needle valve?? Maybe from Ken CT?
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BTW, I looked at all the carbs you've rebuilt on the Fordbarn website. Very very nice. They all look very professionally done! Are they painted or plated?
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Thanks for the compliment. The bases are painted, the bodies re-chromated, and all steel pieces replated. Each requires a bit of time to do.
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Good to know you replace bushings. I tried it once and really messed the carb up.
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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.
Good to know you replace bushings. I tried it once and really messed the carb up.
When installing a bushing on an AA1, or any carb that didn't have one originally, care must be taken to keep shaft bores, including the newly installed bushing, in alignment. I've done a few, using a bronze bushing cut and reamed to fit.
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I think install would be a more appropriate term as AA1s do not have bushings. The EE1 ( Stromberg "97", "48") has a flanged one, which needs to come out in order to completely remove the choke/high idle lever. New bushings can be simply driven into place.
When installing a bushing, care must be taken to keep shaft bores, including the newly installed bushing, in alignment. I've done a few, using a bronze bushing cut and reamed to fit.
When installing a bushing, care must be taken to keep shaft bores, including the newly installed bushing, in alignment. I've done a few, using a bronze bushing cut and reamed to fit.
. 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.