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Carburetor Repair Service

What is the Carburetor all about?

Before fuel injection systems became mainstream, the air/fuel mixture was controlled by a carburetor. The carburetor is mounted on the top of the intake manifold, and has both air and fuel inlets. The air inlet is sometimes a duct attached to the carburetor or can be just an air filter housing mounted directly on top of the carburetor. The fuel is supplied by a fuel line coming from the fuel tank. The carburetor is responsible for atomizing fuel and spraying it into the air that enters the intake manifold. There are two adjustment screws on a carburetor that control the idle speed and the fuel mixture when running. When the carburetor can no longer be adjusted to make the engine run smoothly, it may be time to replace the carburetor.

Keep in mind:

  • A performance carburetor can be installed to increase power, or a fuel-efficient carburetor can be installed to save on running costs.

How it's done:

  • The battery is disconnected and the air filter is removed
  • The carburetor is removed and the new carburetor is installed
  • The new fuel filter is installed and carburetor is checked for leaks and adjustments
  • The battery is connected and the air filter is installed
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Have the carburetor adjusted at every maintenance interval. If the carburetor will not adjust properly, replace it with a high quality part. The labor cost to rebuild a carburetor is prohibitive and often is more expensive than installing a replacement.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Carburetor?

  • Engine runs rough and stalls
  • Engine will not start
  • Engine leaks or smells like raw fuel
  • Backfiring or popping through the exhaust

How important is this service?

Without a properly operating carburetor, it can be extremely difficult to keep the engine running reliably. This can lead to dangerous situations when driving or costly tows if the engine stalls.


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Scott

34 years of experience
546 reviews
Scott
34 years of experience
He's the beast mechanic you have by far..Excellent job and knows old cars like a pro!!!Extremely pleased with service ..

Matthew

33 years of experience
1210 reviews
Matthew
33 years of experience
Great Service provided

Fabrice

20 years of experience
134 reviews
Fabrice
20 years of experience
I appreciate all his help

Nathan

17 years of experience
278 reviews
Nathan
17 years of experience
Nathan is a conscientious mechanic, well mannered and efficient.

Chet

41 years of experience
491 reviews
Chet
41 years of experience
Professional, courteous, extremely knowledgeable of his industry.

Jasmine

23 years of experience
102 reviews
Jasmine
23 years of experience
Mechanic was very trustworthy

Matthew

11 years of experience
136 reviews
Matthew
11 years of experience
Matthew was thorough in his diagnosis, repair was done accurately, and he was on time with his appointment. By using Matthew, I save considerable time and the repair was considerably less than expected. Plan to use Matthew in the future.

Alejandro

9 years of experience
82 reviews
Alejandro
9 years of experience
Alejandro is pleasant, on time and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Duane

25 years of experience
510 reviews
Duane
25 years of experience
Duane is very knowledgeable and was willing to explain to me everything he was doing. Was extremely professional and on time. Its nice to have my monte back up and running. Thank you

Oscar

24 years of experience
72 reviews
Oscar
24 years of experience
Excellent.

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