Rebuilding A Rochester C Carburetor Part 1

[@SUBZEROinfinity]

Thanks for putting this on KZbin as I am going to be rebuilding the exact same carb on my 55 chevy 235/2 speed power glide. I am nervous but watching this gives me the confidence to push forward and do It.

[@D6Spanky]

Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great

[@SUBZEROinfinity]

@@D6Spanky I did. Thanks to this video I had the confidence to rebuild It and had no leaks or problems at all. Plus It Is currently getting better fuel mileage then before. BIG PLUS++++

[@chopchop402rider]

What a great video. I couldn't do this without your help

[@SeanBZA]

Simple to work on, and a lot of the white crud is pure lead. Tip for the balls is to keep some white grease handy, and a small bamboo skewer set to use to put them together. Skewers also are useful to clean in the crevices. Just a dab of grease on the skewer flat end then grab the ball, and you get it in the right place. Depending on how far you go, some grease as well on the shafts of the butterflies ( the screws holding them are going to be really really tight, you might break them removing them, but they do come off and release the butterflies with enough work) and a new set of bushes if the slop is too much ( probably only the main one as that has side loading from the cable side), then put the small little plastic seals on the shaft sides to hold the grease in the bush. If you get the little screws for the butterflies, the new bushes and the shaft seals though is really kit dependant, you might only get part, or have to buy a few kits for similar model carbs to get the full set. I know the Ford Weber kit came in at least 4 variants, basic with only the seals and the needle and seat, a more complex one with the internal valving, diaphragms balls and O rings, a more complex one with jets as well as the springs and the full ( and often out of stock one of course) kit with all the screws and the bushes, basically the entire carb less the body. Of course with all of them they covered all the variants, so you often had a half dozen smaller parts left over if your particular one had an automatic or manual choke, or had the performance enhancements for particular ones.

[@luckyPiston]

that threaded brass plug that fell out of the bowl is part of the main jet enrichment circuit and should be accompanied by a small spring and ball bearing , they are acted upon by the rod that is part of that plunger that u pulled out.

[@blakedismuke3656]

This is the same truck as mine thanks guys

[@SmittySmithsonite]

How I love and MISS carburetors! These days the only carbs I get are on lawn equipment, leaf blowers, pressure washers, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and ATVs. So nice working on a big, automotive carb. Can't wait to see that Chevy rolling down the road under it's own power. That'll be a great day! 👍

[@JohnSmith-pz6lo]

You are a good mentor/friend, Brian... You both work well together.

[@VVeenis]

I agree Brian we are comfortable around each other, love watching you two work together! :) Awesome choice for a summer drive around and joy ride! Fun! REPLY

[@AP9311]

Very meticulous job, Spanky!! Great job that Brian helping you!! Helps a lot!! I don't know if you or Brian has ultra sonic cleaner, put all that in it will clean all the crap out for you. I saw that on Mustie1 channel. That cleaner works wonders! 😃

[@D6Spanky]

Neither of us do. Not a bad idea though!

[@wyattoneable]

You all have a good working relationship. It's nice to have friends. :)

[@D6Spanky]

Yeah, we do work well together. I like having useful friends as much as I like being the useful friend.

[@timedwards7237]

Watching your video on Rebuilding A Rochester C Carburetor Part 1 Could you tell me what Hygrade rebuild kit you used for that rebuild, part #? TIA

[@D6Spanky]

Sorry, that was so long ago and I can't remember. But I did buy the parts from a vintage chevy parts company.... lmctruck.com

[@SteveRobReviews]

That's a good puttering job - black and blue gloves - hum who is who :)

[@coition9976]

That jet was sitting in the bottom by itself when you dumped it out

[@D6Spanky]

Yep

[@scottschmittmusic]

Is it an automatic?

[@D6Spanky]

No

[@dancs5414]

The sound of silence...

[@paulb5284]

Always cut toward your buddy and not your body, LOL. Just don’t cut Brian LOL.

[@DaBuGzLiFe]

The guy in the back sounds a lot like Briansmobile1

[@D6Spanky]

It is. He's one of my best friends IRL.