Where can I get a Carter carburetor rebuild kit?
Where can I get a Carter carburetor rebuild kit?
The Carburetor Doctor has a full line of Carter carburetor rebuild kits, floats, choke thermostats, parts and service manuals for 1, 2 and 4 barrels from 1927 to today. We have carburetor parts for Carter automotive, marine, industrial and agricultural applications.
What are the special tools for a carburetor?
For example, float level gauges may normally be replaced by drill bits for most one and two barrel carburetors. Many of the early four barrel floats must be adjusted for side play as well as height. The special tools are quite useful for these. Special straight-shank screwdrivers can be made from regular screwdrivers by grinding off the wedge.
What was the significance of the Carter carburetor?
Carter carburetors were known for sophisticated engineering and high quality. Some of the notable Carters were the W-1, the carburetor that ushered in the downdraft era starting in 1932 on Chevrolet carbs. Before that, most carburetors were of the updraft design.
When was the first 4 barrel carburetor made?
Before that, most carburetors were of the updraft design. Carter built the first successful 4 barrel carburetor, the WCFB (Will Carter Four Barrel) which first appeared in 1953 on Buick cars.
Where do you find the casting number on a Carter carburetor?
Ball and Ball carburetors (BB) were often marked with an alphanumeric code, which was stamped on the airhorn of the carburetor. Most of the cast (aluminum, iron or zinc) components of a Carter carburetor have a casting number, which is a raised number, cast into the part.
Who is the sales rep for Carter Machinery?
From Technician to Sales Rep to Software Architect, Carter needs new team members focused on driving success.
When did the Carter Carburetor Company shut down?
Carter Carburetor Company in St. Louis, MO was established in 1909 shut down in 1985. It was founded by William Carter, who started experimenting with automotive carburetors while running a successful bicycle shop. His first, cast brass carburetor could meter and deliver fuel more accurately than many competing units.