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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 | Hello I need some guidence on a carb for my 59 235 motor Tried to start it this aftn and not good . opened the carb and it has dried out and the potmetal is all frosty. Lookes on line and a few places have new carbs for around $140. a rebuilt from classic is 240 . are these new carbs any good ? i figure they come from off shore. dont know if mine will take another rebuild. Thanks and have a nice weekend | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | They're offshore knockoffs that sorta-kinda resemble the original carbs. They'll make most engines run, but not even close to correctly, compared to an original equipment carb. Unless the castings have big holes rotted into them, that cruddy OEM carb can probably be rebuilt to perform much better than a new "clone" that looks better than it runs.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,209 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,209 | Hi there. As Jerry said the offshore models are nothing to crow about...actually I would say you should avoid them. Please tell us what kind of carburetor you have. For the year 235 you have the Carter YF3211S is an excellent carburetor.
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 | Where could I find the model # ? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | That all depends on which carburetor you have??? Please post some pictures of yours and we can better try and help answer your question.  If you need help with posting pics, look at this Helpful Thread. I find the easiest method is to watch klhansen's video. It's about the quickest and easiest method I've found to help you get things posted. 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 | Looked at it has rochester cast in the top. found a box in the shop with what was left from the last rebuild. had a nice picture of carb. think I will order a kit and see what happens. can always look for a rebuilt on line if that fails Thanks | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 5,684 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 5,684 | I won't hesitate to tell you NOT to buy a new knockoff carb.
I did that before I knew any better (for a Ford inline six) and it is a piece of junk. I would have rebuilt the original crusty one had I known.
Don't just buy a generic kit for your carb. Make sure its the right carb for your engine and then get the exact kit for your carb from carbking at The Carburetor Shop.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,209 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,209 | Very good advice about the kit. Also...could be important to know...for most people it usually is...At the top of the engine section is a Tech Tip about common problems with the Rochester B models. There are two parts and one explains how to solve the problem of warped airhorn and float bowl (very common with Rochester B models and can keep yours from working properly. Hope it helps. Please let us know if you can't find it.
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 365 | just a quick update. got a kit cleaned the carb and was putting it back when had a problem with float assy, ... see new post. Thanks for the carb king link. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 | It is important to consider the off-shore knock-off "carburetors"............................. IF you have a rabbit problem in your garden and a strong right arm They may also be used as door stops, paper weights, or if you are a fisherman they may be used to anchor a "trot line". Jon
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | |
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