D6G1 carb. needed

[rfcr]

Hey All,

My one barrel carb on my 1946 flathead took a dive, two out of the 4 top screws will not tighten and gas was pouring out so now I am looking for a rebuilt carb. Any ideas?????

[Mark D]

Something you might try is to use a machine screw of a smaller diameter and a longer length with a nut and lock washer below. This worked for me on a carb that had one stripped out tap.

[Fastback50]

Ebay.  There are a number of your carbs ranging from parts only, rebuild-ready, or for $595.00 you can have one that's ready to roll out of the box.  They have the rebuild kits on there also.   

[Plymouthy Adams]

helicoil it....and if pouring out the top...it is not the screws being loose as your problem....

[Mark D]

1 minute ago, Plymouthy Adams said:

helicoil it....and if pouring out the top...it is not the screws being loose as your problem....

Not much casting for a helicoil to bite into.

[rfcr]

I tried Mark D's idea and the one hole is to close to the float wall to fit a nut and Fastback50 is the easiest but I don't have 500+ dollars.

Well, anybody want a buy a 1946 4 door??? Back to the drawing board. Thanks guys.

Edited October 30, 2017 by rfcr

[Fastback50]

1 minute ago, rfcr said:

I tried Mark D's idea and the one hole is to close to the float wall to fit a nut and Fastback50 is the easiest but I don't have 500+ dollars.

Well anybody want a buy a 1936 4 door??? Back to the drawing board. Thanks guys.

Why not buy one that can be rebuilt off of Ebay?  I bought my rebuild kit from Mike's Carburetor.  Mike's has videos online walking you through a complete re-assembly, and if it's not your exact carb in the video then it is a very similar one.  If something goes wrong or you don't want to do it yourself, you can find a reputable mechanic in your area that will rebuild the used one with the kit you purchased.  Most performance shops will have at least one guy that still knows carbs, and these carbs are basic, relatively speaking.  

[rfcr]

I guess I will take looking,  thanks. Dinner time

[greg g]

Call George Asche, he has carbs from ready to mount remanufactured to parts  814 354 2621.

[greg g]

 Or drill add a bolt and Grind the but to fit the slot.  Or try to find the nuts that used to come on the tops of spark plugs.

[Niel Hoback]

  I can send you the center casting of a D6G1 with good thread holes for the cost of postage if you choose to rebuild your own.

  As was suggested, if gas is " pouring out",  you need to find out why.

[rfcr]

Thanks Greg and Niel both good ideas.

Niel, I'm interested in your offer, can you contact me at nfesr09@yahoo.com or provide me your info to discuss?

Greg, I will TRY this idea with the spark plug top tube nuts. I would have never thought of that. Thanks guys.

[Plymouthy Adams]

15 hours ago, Mark D said:

Not much casting for a helicoil to bite into.

I will give you that..but what says you have to go to a helicoil for the same screw...go undersize on the screw and that helicoil should be a "bolt in"...the screws are not there for to keep fuel in the bowl, but to keep the guts located (float lock) and debris from entering the works...a carburetor with a good float and needle and seat will run all day long with the top of the carb removed...not suggested for acceleration and road speed cruise mind ya...a visual tweak and observe test only

[rfcr]

Holy crap, I was going over the carb and whilecontacting the linkage to the internal pump and the damn pin retainer took off flying and bounced off a plastic container then I THINK hit the ground. Can not find it so I'm going to take a long break from all this.

Niel, your offer still hold? Let me know. Thanks Steve

[Niel Hoback]

A good hardware store should have those little hairpin clips. Easier to buy than find on the floor!

[Niel Hoback]

I'll weigh this and check the postage. PM me your address.

[rfcr]

Thanks to all who answered and especially Niel H. who sent me the part to make the engine purr. This issue is closed, Time to move on to the next issue, stand by.