Jim quoted me $295.00 if paid in cash or cash equivalent, and $304.00 if paid via Paypal. I'll be sending mine off tomorrow or Thursday. I hear nothing but great things about his work and he has been very good about responding to e-mails, questions, etc. Here's the information he sent me:
Here is a break down of a performance carb rebuild:
- Disassemble and Inspect for wear
- Clean in Chemical Tank
- Replace Parts: Float, Needle, Seat, Power Valve, Secondary Diaphragm, Copper & Aluminum Sealing Washers, Gaskets & Seals
- Rejet as necessary
- Modify for improved performance
- Test run on a Cruiser Engine
- Dial in Idle Speed and Mixture
- Return Shipping via UPS Ground
Indicators that a carb needs maintenance include hard starting, poor idle, loss of power or low mpg. Many customers send me carbs that have never been rebuilt. In this case they simply are in desperate need of cleaning to remove 25 years of internal grime. A properly functioning carb on a well maintained engine should achieve 12-16 mpg. Each carb rebuild is unique based upon the customer's needs & driving habits.
Currently, the turnaround time for a carb rebuild is two weeks. This is not always the case. If you are interested in having me rebuild your carb, please call or e-mail me and I can update you on my work load. If downtime is a concern, let me know so we can both make the necessary arrangements to do overnight shipping, before you remove the carb.
Please box carb with a note indicating your driving habits, emissions requirements, any modifications to vehicle, return shipping address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, other contact info. Drain carb of gas & remove air cleaner stud. Double bag and pack in a large rigid box with several inches of cushioning material on all sides. At the top please enclose an envelope containing your note and payment.
