carb question

[Don Jordan]

I am rebuilding my Carter B&B. I've taken it apart and noticed when I took the plug (part 14-37-11) there was no ball inside. Ball (14-37-30). How important is this ball and where do I get one? They don't come in the rebuild kit.

Nothing is ever easy.

I also saw that the air mixture screw which is a needle valve had the head broken off. I took a hacksaw and cut a slot in it so I could adjust it but I guess I would like to replace it. Are they available or am I going to have to buy another carburetor to cannibalize?

I would appreciate any help - I need to get it running.

thanks,

d-

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[Dodgeb4ya]

You need that accelerator pump discharge check ball . You need another parts carb or someone here who has parts or core carb to sell/offer you.

Bopb

[Don Jordan]

I guess I'll check e-bay. I'd hate to buy a new carb for a silly little ball.

I do have another car but I hate to start picking it apart.

this is a conundrum.

thanks

[Jim Saraceno]

Let me look in my left over parts, I may have one for you.

[adam_knox]

I'm surprised your carb kit didn't come with the metal ball. Seems like the carb kits I've used had those, but were always missing something else. Somewhere there is the perfect carb kit made from all the missing pieces our carb kits lack...

Perhaps you can go to a part store and poke around their kits. I would think some other similar era carb, esp. by carter would have the same size bearing ball. The Napa by me is great, they let you handle parts and whatnot, even if its in a sealed package. Hope ya' get the carb done without too much trouble!

[Rollie���]

May have one also, as I didn't swap out the balls when I rebuilt mine.

[Don Jordan]

If anyone has one (ball) I would be more than happy to trade for the ball or even do it the old fashioned way with cash.

The carbs are all boiled out and ready to go back together.

I would appreciate any help here.

tanks

[Reg Evans]

PM me if you haven't found one yet. I have lots of rebuilders cheap. Reg

[Young Ed]

I've always gotten new ones in my kits too. I always swap them out though so any I had around would be used. FYI if you get them there is a big and a little. Dont mix them up!

[Jim Saraceno]

I just looked in my spare parts and I see both the big ball and the small ball. I also see an air adjustment screw. They are all used but they look good.

PM my with your address if you want them.

Edited December 5, 2009 by Jim Saraceno

[Normspeed]

Sent you a PM Don.

[claybill]

BUY ONE OR TWO BEATER CARBS FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. $10 or so.

best advice i can give you. i have used parts several times!

bill

[Don Jordan]

Thank you, gentlemen, all. I got so many replies and offers which is very gratifying. I don't care what you guys say about Norm he came through.

However it might be a good idea if I pick up a beater carb just in case. As I was looking through my garage I notice I have almost 2 of everything else.

Again thanks for the interest and offers. I would hope that someday I could reply in kind.

Happy holidays

d-

[Young Ed]

Wrong Norm Don

[Don Jordan]

But you don't know the real inner Norm.