Originally Posted by Curt B.
Here’s the maintenance booklet for 1951 Rochester model B carburetors. When you have the air horn off check it against a flat surface for straightness. If the carb leaks or weeps people tend to tighten the air horn screws which in turn makes it warp/leak even more. At some point the air horn was redesigned to add more rigidity and if you ever purchase a rebuilt one (Autoline remanufactures these carbs) it will likely be the later design and have less likelihood of leaking.

Thanks for this Curt!


Dallas Huybregts
Sherwood Park, Alberta

1951 Chevrolet 1300

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