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| | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 70 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 70 | Looking for recommendation for carb for my 51 gmc. It has the original zenith on there-
So the question is rebuild or is there a replacement?
It’s basically stock with the only changes being pertronix ignition and 410 gears to replace the 513s
Thanks in advance–
1951 GMC 250 Open Express
1968 C10 Suburban
1971 C20 Pickup
My Dad told me "Son, never hit a man in anger- unless you're certain you can get away with it"
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,456 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,456 | I'd definitely rebuild the Zenith, not much for most parts stores reman unit.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 557 | See if Carb King can rebuild the one you have. Store-bought carbs are usually junk.
~~ Jethro 1954 3100Back to LifeIn the Dity Gallery1951 3100 (gone) / 1956 4400 (still in the neighborhood) / 1957 6400 with dump body (retired) / 1959 3100 panel (in the woods junked) / 1978 Custom Deluxe K10 / 1993 S-10 4.3 / 2004 Chevy Crew Cab / 1945 John Deere H / 1952 John Deere B / 1966 John Deere 2510 / 1967 John Deere 1020 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,076 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,076 | Jethro, Carb King as in "our" carbking? His profile. "Carburetion specialist, from Missouri"
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 70 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 70 | Awesome- thanks everyone!
1951 GMC 250 Open Express
1968 C10 Suburban
1971 C20 Pickup
My Dad told me "Son, never hit a man in anger- unless you're certain you can get away with it"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 | You’re lucky it has a Zenith which is original. Zenith carbs are great.
Mike Barnes
1950 GMC 1-ton pickup
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