Question on rebuilt /tested Carb's.

[peters180a/170b]

I am thinking as i read sellers ,selling rebuilt Zenith Carb's that are {tested}? That means that the crap gas of today that gumming up the carb when not in use for awhile is used to test the carb's and are sitting for how long before they are sold and then when bought when they will be installed? Time will pass and if some of the crap gas was left inside what does that mean a gummed up carb??? thanks..

 

[RichPA]

A professional rebuilder uses a test bench and I beleive gas is not used, but a solution with the same specific gravity is.

 

[Bob from Northport]

My little garage rebuilds carburetors, and I test each one on my personal roadster truck. The carburetor is driven 40-50 miles, and idle and performance are tested. The carb. is then removed, and the gas is drained and air dried. We never leave any gas inside the unit.

Bob's Model A Ford Garage

 

[Frank Miller]

Bob, I figured it was something like that but was surprised at the 40-50 miles. good job.

 

[Bob from Northport]

Tell your Model A friends we would be happy to help them in lots of areas. I could use the work.

Bob