Kit for W1 Chev Carbie?

Ganmain Tony · #1 21-12-09, 02:53

Howdy all,

Does anyone know where to get kits for Carter W1 Carburettors? ie the Carbie off a 216 Chev engine.

Thanks for any help

cmperry4 · #2 21-12-09, 03:57

I've seen them on EBay - may need one myself soon. I have a saved search for Carter W-1 Carburetor, just checked now, a few carbs, but no kits at the moment.

gjamo · #3 21-12-09, 05:20

This is worth a try Tony.
http://www.classiccarbs.com.au/
Graeme

aj.lec · #4 21-12-09, 08:50

Chevs of the 40's do a kit for $63 US + postage
Jim Carter truck parts do a kit for $45 US + postage
Unsure about differences (if any) between kits

Ganmain Tony · #5 21-12-09, 10:16

Thanks fellahs

Exactly what I was after - some contacts!

(address' that is...... not as in points)

Much appreciated

GT

cmperry4 · #6 22-12-09, 05:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj.lec

Chevs of the 40's do a kit for $63 US + postage
Jim Carter truck parts do a kit for $45 US + postage
Unsure about differences (if any) between kits

I had forgotten about Chevs of the 40s, also:

The Filling Station has kits, US$39.50 for the earlier W-1 kit: www.fillingstation.com

American Classic Trucks has a W-1 kit for US$34.00 www.americanclassic.com

I have bought parts from all of the above.

Mike K · #7 06-01-10, 03:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Howdy all,

Does anyone know where to get kits for Carter W1 Carburettors? ie the Carbie off a 216 Chev engine.

Thanks for any help

Just be carefull of old carby kits..often the seals and gaskets are 'age damaged 'and beyond use after years on the shelf . The gaskets shrink .

I've found using thin cork sheet 1/16" approx. , is best for making new gaskets ..super crap auto, the chain store here, sell it..its a mix of cork and modern neoprene granules pressed together ,,its the only stuff that i found seals petrol effectively

BTW the Carter W1 is tricky to set up..the Rochester, released in 1949 as a replacement for the carter ..is far superior

MIKE

Ganmain Tony · #8 06-01-10, 13:05

Thanks Mike

Very interesting info - where to find a Rochester carbie though?? Have you got any pictures of one.

I'll be able to pick it if I stumble across one.

Great suggestions & info, thank you!!!

GT

Paul Singleton · #9 06-01-10, 14:30

Here is a manual for you in a PDF format.

http://newagemetal.com/pages/Chevrolet/32-62Chevy.pdf

I warn you it is a large file, 50MB .

This may help also.

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/..._rochester.htm

Paul

aj.lec · #10 06-01-10, 21:08

Rochester pics
Unusual looking carbies

Mike K · #11 09-01-10, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Thanks Mike

Very interesting info - where to find a Rochester carbie though?? Have you got any pictures of one.

I'll be able to pick it if I stumble across one.

Great suggestions & info, thank you!!!

GT

Just some more info:

There are two versions of the Rochester ..the 216 type has a smaller throttle throat diameter , and probably different jets , compared to the 235 version... Ive seen some with what looks like a auto choke as well .

They are very simple with nothing to adjust . Twin floats .

Mike

Grant Bowker · #12 09-01-10, 01:30

There are definitely automatic choke Rochester B carbs. The B was used on quite a few other engines in addition to the 216, 235, 261 series over the years. Check out the Old Car Manual Project web site at http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/ for quite a bit more information.

Ganmain Tony · #13 09-01-10, 23:25

Thanks Mike, Grant & Andrew,

3 Days ago I knew nothing about about these Carbies. Now Ive got access to info that will make me seem like an expert. MLU is only as good as the people on it and judging by this info it will be the best forum with great people for a long time to come.

GT