I decided to post in this forum since I am not really buying or selling any carb kits to posters, but I need one myself.

For the 55-56 Holley teapot carbs, what rebuild kits are the best to buy? It has been about 15 years since I purchased one - and that was one from Borg Warner I believe.

Ideas? Opinions?

Dan

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

I expect "The Carburetor Doctor" in canada can help you.  Google him and find his web site.  I have been fully satisfied with the Ford 4100 kit I got from him last year.

Doug T

The Highlands, Louisville, Ky.

Doug.  Did the carb kit you received come with a new secondary diaphram?

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Ted

Yes it had a new secondary diaphragm. As far as I remember I did not reuse any old elastomeric parts.  The carb I have was a freebee and had been "reworked" a little.  The Carb Dr web site had info from the part number which identified the carb as an obscure Mercury FE carb from the mid '60's.  It is a 1.13 venturi and I would slightly prefer a 1.08 but not enough to make much fuss over it and of course the price was right!!

Doug T

The Highlands, Louisville, Ky.

thanks fellas - that carb doctor site is pretty nice. I will give them a call on Monday.

Dan

trying to get a test stand Y block ready for the CVA show late this month.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Steves carburetor shop. www.stevescarb.com  in NJ 210-935-3499  

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Doug.  Thanks for the info on the 4100 carb kits.  Any one have an idea who has the best pricing for the secondary diaphrams for the model 4000 Holleys (Teapots).

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Pony must have a source, mine came with a new one.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Re: Carbs. Disassembled & cleaned my Pony teapot a couple years ago, and now that I have a NOS brass float needle/seat, and the new O-ringed cover, will put it back in service soon.

I stored it in an air-tight bag, but fear the gaskets have likely shrunk. The expert at Pony claims only another rebuild will suffice, but I am hard-headed/suspicious enough to try it anyway. I thought maybe soaking it in a bucket of gas for a few days....? Any suggestions?

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

Dan,

       Pull it apart and soak the gaskets in water.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart)