Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

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Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by Scott_Conger » Wed Dec 01, 2021 5:56 pm

Upon disassembly of my latest project, I discovered to my dismay that the "ears" on the float bowl cover had been broken off sometime in the long past. The screws would have (and did) held the cover on, but I could not in good concience pass on poor workmanship to some poor unsuspecting person...here's the process

silver solder tabs on:
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make and install filing button:
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almost 1/2 finished...gotta still dress up that one corner!:
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done - Finished repair is invisible, and no one's the wiser:
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Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny

NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured

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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by Michael Peternell » Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:40 pm

Very fine work sir!!


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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by MichaelPawelek » Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:47 pm

I bow to your talents…..


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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by Brent Teltow » Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:15 pm

Excellent work!!!

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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by Henry K. Lee » Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:28 pm

I think you were a clock-smith in past life! You keep it up and I will let you make pitman arm shaft housings!

As always Scott....., SWEET!

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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by Norman Kling » Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:33 pm

I have never seen a carburetor like that one. Then I noticed on a couple parts it said Studebaker. Is that carb for a Stude?
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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by Alan Long » Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:36 pm

Scott, your a Bloke of many talents and you must have heaps of patience!
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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Post by Scott_Conger » Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:50 pm

Norm

yes, it's a Stromberg OE-1 that is uniquely jetted and branded specifically for Studebaker. The Studebaker cover is identical to standard Stromberg covers and are interchangeable.

It marries up with this project: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... er#p192921

Alan, trust me, it's my wife who is patient! I know, because I test her frequently :lol:
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