Carburetor Rebuild Basics (Part 1) -EricTheCarGuy

Carburetor Rebuild Basics covers the basics of rebuilding a carburetor. Now there are a LOT of different carburetors out there so this video won't apply to all of them, but it will give you a general idea of what you would be in for if you decided to rebuild one. Me, I like rebuilding carburetors. There's something about mechanical things like carburetors that interest me. How even the smallest part has a big effect on the overall operation of your engine. Since we've gone to fuel injection carburetors have become somewhat obsolete. I'm still a fan though. I may be a little rusty on this stuff since I haven't done this in some time but I hope this video helps you just the same. If nothing else, I hope you're entertained by it.

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[CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I know this is 6 years old, but I'm commenting anyway! 😉
I MISS Carburetors!!
I'm a Retired Ford Tech, ASE Certified as a Master Tech in Carburetion and Fuel Systems.

Going through these old Videos of yours is making me want to get an old Car, just to mess with.

Even going to a Auto Wrecking Yard and getting a few Carbs, just to rebuild/modify!!

Now I know you want nothing to do with that 200ci Stovepipe Engine, but back in the day we used to swap those Holleys for the Carter 1bbl off of a 300ci 6cyl Ford Truck. They're almost 100cfm larger and significantly improve torque.
Bolts right up, and all linkages fit the same!

[Daymojo]

Thanks for posting this and helping me realize that I should not rebuild my carby because it is beyond my capabilities. Good video 😀

[ericthecarguy]

Carburetors, I think they're fun. Carburetor Rebuild Basics (Part 1) -EricTheCarGuy

[gregorysoutherland]

"Now know that carbutetors still have gas in then even after they're removed"

*_laughs in sat for 25 years_*

[steveodonald]

Thanks Eric, you've taken me back to my youth... Pulling the carb apart once every few months and giving it a good clean, as a service item. One thing that was unique about carbs was, as a car owner, you got to know your carbie (even if you didn't know what it did), but if it wasn't perfect (and rarely they were).... You still eventually learned how to start the car first time... Maybe two throttle pumps before starting... Maybe half throttle... It was always a variable that made every car unique. Nobody else will be able to make it start first go :)

[ZoeTheCat]

As an electrical engineer (not too mechanically inclined), I really appreciate your videos Eric.  You are articulate, methodical, and full of good information - Thanks!

[jonwithnoh]

I remember carb rebuilds from an earlier era.  For a one barrel, those Ford carbs have a lot of fiddly bits, compared to some 2 barrels.  I also liked to use a compressed air nozzle to blow out passages of dirt and gunk.  Thanks for video ETCG

[Jenzilly]

thank you for this, almost 10 years later! just bought my first classic jet boat, 1974 marlin with a 455 olds and holley carb. it starts and runs fine but the first thing i want to do is rebuild the carb.

i’ve rebuilt my old dirt bike and quad carburetors with my dad when i was a little kid but that was over 16 years ago and i don’t really remember much. your videos are gonna help me tons, can’t wait to get this thing apart to learn some things and maybe make a couple small mistakes haha

[CharlesGrenades]

I love how in the beginning he's talking about trying to remember where everything goes even though he's recording it and can just go back and watch it to see. Lol

[farerse]

this was so interesting, the 30 min just flew by.. can't wait for part 2

[whoolph]

Great old school rebuild, you take me back. Love your comparison with the toilet bowl . . . I can just hear a plumber doing a toilet tank rebuild video saying "see this float system . . . . it works just like a carburetor . . . ." haha . . . thanks for the great video . . . Rog

[slickstretch]

That actually looks easier than I was expecting. Just gotta STAY ORGANIZED

[LamentingWeasel]

Yes! Thank you, i was just about to attempt my first carburetor rebuild and you are always so helpful. I am glad you finally got a video like this haha. I am a little concerned however, this is kind of an oddball carb. It is the stock carb off a 1979 Mustang with the 2.3L turbo and California emissions. My research into it has been helpful but it hasn't as clear as a beginner needs. Also, the car has been in storage since 1992, so i believe a rebuild is vital. I appreciate any help you can offer. Thank you again!

[maduross]

Great timing! My Bronco II does the same stall when cold thing in my driveway but once the engine is warm, no problems. Looking forward to the carb adjustment video.

[-old-Forthischet]

I'm glad you mentioned the throttle body butterfly shaft.  I had a 600 cfm Holley that I rebuilt twice trying to figure out a bad idle situation.  It turned out to be the worn butterfly shaft.  There is a rebuild kit for the shaft, but for a little more money, I just got a brand new carb!  Thank goodness both of my cars and boat motors are all fuel injected!  My days of playing with carbs are over.

[derekgelenaw]

YES!!!, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR SOME OLDER REPAIR VIDEOS. THANKS A MILLION ERIC AND KEEP UP THE AWESOME ADVISE BUDDY.

[KRyanu]

Eric: timely video. Carburetors are a lost art. I'm rebuilding a Holley 4150 double pumper, followed by an Edelbrock. Thank goodness for videos like yours. Too bad Youtube did not exist back in the late 1960's and early 1970's when I knew squat on tuning carburetors. Keep up the good work. KMan.

[chanoelargentino]

Thank you and the person behind the camera for filming this. Keep it up.

[travyb]

man my first car was an old ford escort. had a 1 barrel carb, its been forever since I seen a rebuild video. awesome to see this tutorial eric. nice job!

[vst]

As a guy going into the field with little more experience than working on my own sh*tbox, I appreciate your videos like this where you really go into detail.