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I have a 1954 Chevy 3100 hydramatic. The truck has a stock automatic choke carb that needs to be rebuilt. I'm looking for a complete rebuild kit. Any suggestions would be great thanks

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Rochester, Carter, Zenith? Numbers on the carb? We can help, just need more specific information. Thanks


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I will have to take a look when I get back to Michigan.


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Hy MFW, if the carb is a Rochester the BWD tune-up kit is p/n 10158, if it is a Carter the BWD tune-up kit is p/n 10096, hope that helps.

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"complete rebuild kit" is a term that is quite misleading (the word "complete" has different meanings to different individuals") wink

This was a term that was supplied by some of the aftermarket kit manufacturers back in the 1940's and 1950's to try to get an uninformed customer to buy their product.

The carburetor companies used the term "major rebuilding kit" for their best kits, and something like "zip-kit" or "clean-out kit" for their basic kits. The only commercial aftermarket company of which I am aware that ever sold major kits was Standard Hygrade, who sold a kit called a "contain-all" kit (not to be confused with their basic "Jiffy" kit).

Today, for a major kit, you will need to either find a new old stock (NOS) of one of these kits from yesteryear (beware the large gaskets are probably not useable) or a major kit for your carburetor may be available from one of the custom mail-order kit manufacturers. To acquire a major kit, the identification number of your specific carburetor is required. And ALWAYS ask "what components are in the kit". That way you know what you are getting. If the vendor refuses to discuss the kit contents, run.

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Thanks for the response guys. I'm going to be back In Michigan in June. Hoping to get it rebuilt so I can enjoy my truck this summer.


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Just did a "complete" rebuild on a 1962 Rochester BC carb using a kit from Mikes Carburetor Parts (http://www.carburetor-parts.com/Rochester-B-BC-BV-1-Barrel-Premium-Carburetor-Kit-_p_2792.html) -- I've never done anything like it, but it all went together well, and runs great (to my un-tuned ear). The folks at Mikes were also easy to work with and helped me identify the right parts for my carb.

(Note: I am not in any way associated with Mike's, just pleased with my results)


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I have had good service from Mike's site too. He also has some information to help identify certain models.


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