Carb is frozen

Discussion in 'Engine & Performance' started by davbell22602, Apr 3, 2011.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Apr 3, 2011 at 10:08 AM #1
    davbell22602

    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

    Age:
    47
    Posts:
    506
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2010
    Location:
    Bunker Hill, WV
    I acquired a 1405 4bbl. manual choke edelbrock yesterday for $20 but its frozen. After google searching someone said to use a heat gun and gloves. I was wondering if I could that little micro torch that snap on sells instead.
     
  2. Apr 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM #2
    The Batman

    The Batman Rest In Piece

    Age:
    43
    Posts:
    7,036
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2010
    Location:
    cold hill ky
    spray a little wd40 on it..in it..all around it...it should free it up dave
     
  3. Apr 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM #3
    davbell22602

    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

    Age:
    47
    Posts:
    506
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2010
    Location:
    Bunker Hill, WV
    Ok, This carb looks like moisture got to it. It has white stuff on it. I dont have any wd40 but I got liquid wrench. Will use that.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM #4
    The Batman

    The Batman Rest In Piece

    Age:
    43
    Posts:
    7,036
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2010
    Location:
    cold hill ky
    sounds good dave...spray it down good and let it set overnite...let me know how it works out
     
  5. Apr 3, 2011 at 10:26 AM #5
    davbell22602

    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

    Age:
    47
    Posts:
    506
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2010
    Location:
    Bunker Hill, WV
    OK, Will do.
     
  6. Apr 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM #6
    davbell22602

    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

    Age:
    47
    Posts:
    506
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2010
    Location:
    Bunker Hill, WV
    Ok, the top flappers are free and moving. The bottom ones are still seized/frozen.
     
  7. Apr 3, 2011 at 11:14 AM #7
    jlyoung08

    jlyoung08 gumby

    Age:
    34
    Posts:
    9,674
    Likes Received:
    1
    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2011
    Location:
    nederland texas
    jus keep playin with it and spray all the linkages and stuff
     
  8. Apr 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM #8
    rrogers

    rrogers Supporting Member

    Age:
    46
    Posts:
    8,810
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2010
    Location:
    east tn
    get some lithium grease and keep working with it
     
  9. Apr 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM #9
    davbell22602

    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

    Age:
    47
    Posts:
    506
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2010
    Location:
    Bunker Hill, WV
    Ok, I assume use the lithium grease that comes in the spray can and not the tub? I have to rebuild this carb anyways.
     
  10. Apr 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM #10
    rrogers

    rrogers Supporting Member

    Age:
    46
    Posts:
    8,810
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2010
    Location:
    east tn
    yea the spray can
     
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page