Thread: Stromberg rebuilds

So, I was told "they" could not tune my carbs any better without a rebuild! So, I bought 2 rebuild kits. These contain, a diaphragm, a needle valve and a heap of gaskets and O rings. I fail to see what difference all this would make to my carbies performance, surely I would need new jets?? As these are not included, does this mean need to buy them separately? I have a 3.5 V8 what should I be buying???

Originally Posted by snowbound

Thanks Davo. I think I may look at buying some refurbished ones if I can find any. No rush! $$$$$$$$$

There is a guy on eBay UK that does them. I've found new ones over the years but this guy seems like a pro who knows what he's doing. Otherwise, watch out as no doubt there will be a few around with just a kit put through them and called "rebuilt". I've learned that these carbies need to be in excellent condition to work properly. They don't like a bit of wear here and there as it seems to add up. That's why people complain about them and say they can't be balanced and all that. In new condition, they will work the way the factory intended, without needing to be fiddled with constantly, and they seem to last for a very long time.

And yes, that oil in the top always seems to be forgotten!