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Drivetrain => The Dual Quad => Topic started by: cwmcobra on June 05, 2009, 10:21:11 AM

Title: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: cwmcobra on June 05, 2009, 10:21:11 AM

Who do you guys like for Carter AFB rebuild kits for the Nailhead?  I've got duals, so looking for good quality and value.

Thanks!

Chuck

Title: Re: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: WkillGS on June 05, 2009, 11:22:02 AM

Hygrade/Standard still has them, pn 283d.  Under $20 from Autozone or Rockauto.
Napa might have them too. Costs more, but maybe quality is better?

Title: Re: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: 65gs76limited on June 05, 2009, 10:07:40 PM

Hands down the best kit I've found for the money and quality is from Carmen Fasco up in N.Y.Kits are 30.00 and shipping and his # 1-716-693-4090.Give him a try you won't be sorry.   Tom

Title: Re: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: cwmcobra on June 06, 2009, 07:17:33 AM

Thanks Guys.  I've heard alot of good things about Carmen.  I don't know the full range of what products he offers, but I'll have to get educated on that.

Chuck

Title: Re: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 06, 2009, 08:49:47 AM

I agree with Tom, Carmen is a real good guy to work with. If we could only drag him into the 21st century and get him to use a computer.

Loren

Title: Re: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: dsags on June 06, 2009, 11:19:19 AM

Not a chance Loren.  ::)
If you want a professional rebuild he is also the guy. About $200 as I recall and he was upset when I needed a minor choke adjustment.

Title: Re: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: cwmcobra on June 11, 2009, 07:41:19 PM

Talked with Carmen this morning.  And he is quite a talker, but I enjoyed it.  In the end, I purchased the carb rebuild kits ($35 now), a solid state distributor curved for the dual quad setup I have, a heat shield and plug wires.  Sounds like he has loads of other stuff also, both new and used. 

Thanks for the tip!

Chuck

Title: Re: Carb Rebuild Kits
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 12, 2009, 10:12:42 PM

You should see his basement!!!!!
Have known Carmen for almost 20 yrs now. Had the opportunity to meet face to face once many years ago. Defineately a great Buick guy. Fair and very knowledgable.

Loren