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02-07-2020, 11:37 PM
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Unless your are intimately familiar with Rochester Fuel Injection systems, the best advice I can provide is contact one of the well known FI restorers. Many of then also have used and / or restored units for sale, or know of the location of good, complete units that can be purchased.
Way too many of these old Rochester systems have been molested / scavenged / modified / ruined over the years. It really takes an expert in these systems to look at a used unit (or worse, a series of photos) and determine if that unit has the correct parts and is reasonably restorable.
I looked for quite some time before I located a 1964 7380 unit that had the correct parts, appeared to be unmolested, and was complete. It was still a gamble, and it turned out that my unit's plenum had a couple of hairline cracks, but they were easily repaired by my FI restorer.
I would point you at the following people, and ask them if they have, or can locate a correct 1959 unit for you. Once they do locate a unit for you, have them do the restoration. Good used Rochester Fuel Injection units are not cheap, and the restoration by a top notch restorer is also not cheap, but you will be money (and aggravation) ahead in the long run.
OK, not in any particular order, or any particular preference
Jerry Bramlett in Mobile, AL - https://jerrybramlett.net/
Ken Hansen in Medina, TN - kenhansenfi@yahoo.com
John DeGregory in Greensburg, PA - 724-832-3786
Gary Hodges in Salem, OR - http://www.garyhodgesramjet.com/3301.html
Jack Podell in South Bend, IN - http://www.jackpodellfuelinjections.com/
Brian Futo and Son in Scottsdale, AZ - http://chevroletfuelinjection.com/
Ken Hansen did my unit for me. Ken is a long time friend, and he is close enough that he could drive to my house and install and tune the restored unit for me. It is awesome.
Unless your are intimately familiar with Rochester Fuel Injection systems, the best advice I can provide is contact one of the well known FI restorers. Many of then also have used and / or restored units for sale, or know of the location of good, complete units that can be purchased.
Way too many of these old Rochester systems have been molested / scavenged / modified / ruined over the years. It really takes an expert in these systems to look at a used unit (or worse, a series of photos) and determine if that unit has the correct parts and is reasonably restorable.
I looked for quite some time before I located a 1964 7380 unit that had the correct parts, appeared to be unmolested, and was complete. It was still a gamble, and it turned out that my unit's plenum had a couple of hairline cracks, but they were easily repaired by my FI restorer.
I would point you at the following people, and ask them if they have, or can locate a correct 1959 unit for you. Once they do locate a unit for you, have them do the restoration. Good used Rochester Fuel Injection units are not cheap, and the restoration by a top notch restorer is also not cheap, but you will be money (and aggravation) ahead in the long run.
OK, not in any particular order, or any particular preference
Jerry Bramlett in Mobile, AL - https://jerrybramlett.net/
Ken Hansen in Medina, TN - kenhansenfi@yahoo.com
John DeGregory in Greensburg, PA - 724-832-3786
Gary Hodges in Salem, OR - http://www.garyhodgesramjet.com/3301.html
Jack Podell in South Bend, IN - http://www.jackpodellfuelinjections.com/
Brian Futo and Son in Scottsdale, AZ - http://chevroletfuelinjection.com/
Ken Hansen did my unit for me. Ken is a long time friend, and he is close enough that he could drive to my house and install and tune the restored unit for me. It is awesome.
02-07-2020, 01:55 PM
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builder,
Take a look at the parts for sale section in this website, www.jerrybramlett.net, this will give you an idea. Be very careful many units you find will be an accumulation of parts of various years. Spend some time researching what you are looking for.
Take a look at the parts for sale section in this website, www.jerrybramlett.net, this will give you an idea. Be very careful many units you find will be an accumulation of parts of various years. Spend some time researching what you are looking for.
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02-07-2020, 07:54 PM
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builder;
Unless your are intimately familiar with Rochester Fuel Injection systems, the best advice I can provide is contact one of the well known FI restorers. Many of then also have used and / or restored units for sale, or know of the location of good, complete units that can be purchased.
Way too many of these old Rochester systems have been molested / scavenged / modified / ruined over the years. It really takes an expert in these systems to look at a used unit (or worse, a series of photos) and determine if that unit has the correct parts and is reasonably restorable.
I looked for quite some time before I located a 1964 7380 unit that had the correct parts, appeared to be unmolested, and was complete. It was still a gamble, and it turned out that my unit's plenum had a couple of hairline cracks, but they were easily repaired by my FI restorer.
I would point you at the following people, and ask them if they have, or can locate a correct 1959 unit for you. Once they do locate a unit for you, have them do the restoration. Good used Rochester Fuel Injection units are not cheap, and the restoration by a top notch restorer is also not cheap, but you will be money (and aggravation) ahead in the long run.
OK, not in any particular order, or any particular preference
Jerry Bramlett in Mobile, AL - https://jerrybramlett.net/
Ken Hansen in Medina, TN - kenhansenfi@yahoo.com
John DeGregory in Greensburg, PA - 724-832-3786
Gary Hodges in Salem, OR - http://www.garyhodgesramjet.com/3301.html
Jack Podell in South Bend, IN - http://www.jackpodellfuelinjections.com/
Brian Futo and Son in Scottsdale, AZ - http://chevroletfuelinjection.com/
Ken Hansen did my unit for me. Ken is a long time friend, and he is close enough that he could drive to my house and install and tune the restored unit for me. It is awesome.
Unless your are intimately familiar with Rochester Fuel Injection systems, the best advice I can provide is contact one of the well known FI restorers. Many of then also have used and / or restored units for sale, or know of the location of good, complete units that can be purchased.
Way too many of these old Rochester systems have been molested / scavenged / modified / ruined over the years. It really takes an expert in these systems to look at a used unit (or worse, a series of photos) and determine if that unit has the correct parts and is reasonably restorable.
I looked for quite some time before I located a 1964 7380 unit that had the correct parts, appeared to be unmolested, and was complete. It was still a gamble, and it turned out that my unit's plenum had a couple of hairline cracks, but they were easily repaired by my FI restorer.
I would point you at the following people, and ask them if they have, or can locate a correct 1959 unit for you. Once they do locate a unit for you, have them do the restoration. Good used Rochester Fuel Injection units are not cheap, and the restoration by a top notch restorer is also not cheap, but you will be money (and aggravation) ahead in the long run.
OK, not in any particular order, or any particular preference
Jerry Bramlett in Mobile, AL - https://jerrybramlett.net/
Ken Hansen in Medina, TN - kenhansenfi@yahoo.com
John DeGregory in Greensburg, PA - 724-832-3786
Gary Hodges in Salem, OR - http://www.garyhodgesramjet.com/3301.html
Jack Podell in South Bend, IN - http://www.jackpodellfuelinjections.com/
Brian Futo and Son in Scottsdale, AZ - http://chevroletfuelinjection.com/
Ken Hansen did my unit for me. Ken is a long time friend, and he is close enough that he could drive to my house and install and tune the restored unit for me. It is awesome.
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02-07-2020, 07:59 PM
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By the way, for a 1959 290 hp car, you are looking for one of the following:
7014900R
7017250
7017300
The actual unit you need will depend on when your car was built. If you can provide the VIN of your car, I am sure we can tell you what unit would best match your car from an originality point of view.
Here is one listed on Ebay at the moment:
7017300 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Roches...temCondition=4
7014900R
7017250
7017300
The actual unit you need will depend on when your car was built. If you can provide the VIN of your car, I am sure we can tell you what unit would best match your car from an originality point of view.
Here is one listed on Ebay at the moment:
7017300 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Roches...temCondition=4
Last edited by emccomas; 02-07-2020 at 08:11 PM.
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02-07-2020, 11:37 PM
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builder;
Unless your are intimately familiar with Rochester Fuel Injection systems, the best advice I can provide is contact one of the well known FI restorers. Many of then also have used and / or restored units for sale, or know of the location of good, complete units that can be purchased.
Way too many of these old Rochester systems have been molested / scavenged / modified / ruined over the years. It really takes an expert in these systems to look at a used unit (or worse, a series of photos) and determine if that unit has the correct parts and is reasonably restorable.
I looked for quite some time before I located a 1964 7380 unit that had the correct parts, appeared to be unmolested, and was complete. It was still a gamble, and it turned out that my unit's plenum had a couple of hairline cracks, but they were easily repaired by my FI restorer.
I would point you at the following people, and ask them if they have, or can locate a correct 1959 unit for you. Once they do locate a unit for you, have them do the restoration. Good used Rochester Fuel Injection units are not cheap, and the restoration by a top notch restorer is also not cheap, but you will be money (and aggravation) ahead in the long run.
OK, not in any particular order, or any particular preference
Jerry Bramlett in Mobile, AL - https://jerrybramlett.net/
Ken Hansen in Medina, TN - kenhansenfi@yahoo.com
John DeGregory in Greensburg, PA - 724-832-3786
Gary Hodges in Salem, OR - http://www.garyhodgesramjet.com/3301.html
Jack Podell in South Bend, IN - http://www.jackpodellfuelinjections.com/
Brian Futo and Son in Scottsdale, AZ - http://chevroletfuelinjection.com/
Ken Hansen did my unit for me. Ken is a long time friend, and he is close enough that he could drive to my house and install and tune the restored unit for me. It is awesome.
Unless your are intimately familiar with Rochester Fuel Injection systems, the best advice I can provide is contact one of the well known FI restorers. Many of then also have used and / or restored units for sale, or know of the location of good, complete units that can be purchased.
Way too many of these old Rochester systems have been molested / scavenged / modified / ruined over the years. It really takes an expert in these systems to look at a used unit (or worse, a series of photos) and determine if that unit has the correct parts and is reasonably restorable.
I looked for quite some time before I located a 1964 7380 unit that had the correct parts, appeared to be unmolested, and was complete. It was still a gamble, and it turned out that my unit's plenum had a couple of hairline cracks, but they were easily repaired by my FI restorer.
I would point you at the following people, and ask them if they have, or can locate a correct 1959 unit for you. Once they do locate a unit for you, have them do the restoration. Good used Rochester Fuel Injection units are not cheap, and the restoration by a top notch restorer is also not cheap, but you will be money (and aggravation) ahead in the long run.
OK, not in any particular order, or any particular preference
Jerry Bramlett in Mobile, AL - https://jerrybramlett.net/
Ken Hansen in Medina, TN - kenhansenfi@yahoo.com
John DeGregory in Greensburg, PA - 724-832-3786
Gary Hodges in Salem, OR - http://www.garyhodgesramjet.com/3301.html
Jack Podell in South Bend, IN - http://www.jackpodellfuelinjections.com/
Brian Futo and Son in Scottsdale, AZ - http://chevroletfuelinjection.com/
Ken Hansen did my unit for me. Ken is a long time friend, and he is close enough that he could drive to my house and install and tune the restored unit for me. It is awesome.
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02-08-2020, 06:05 AM
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Talk to Jerry Bramlett before you do anything. I don't know the other guys but have done business with Jerry and every time I do something without talking to him first I am sorry. Honest just begins to describe him, very helpful and a nice guy
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02-09-2020, 11:57 AM
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JIM LOCKWOOD jmlckwd@hotmail.com. Also excellent source. Many of the restores in the ''list'' SHARE info and help.
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02-09-2020, 03:03 PM
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Add Dave Skiados from Carey NC to the list.
I know he advertises in Vette Views, not sure where else:
‘57–’65 FUEL INJECTION. THE ULTIMATE IN ROCHESTER FI REPAIR, RESTORATION, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES – OVER 42 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH TOP FLIGHT CARS. ROCHESTER RESTORATION SERVICES, DAVE SKIADOS 919-303-5568 skiadodg@AOL.COM (1/20)
Dave restored my 1965 unit somewhere around 2010. It looked like a piece of fine art, and I left it on the dining room table for a year before I decided it was ok to get it dirty.
George
I know he advertises in Vette Views, not sure where else:
‘57–’65 FUEL INJECTION. THE ULTIMATE IN ROCHESTER FI REPAIR, RESTORATION, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES – OVER 42 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH TOP FLIGHT CARS. ROCHESTER RESTORATION SERVICES, DAVE SKIADOS 919-303-5568 skiadodg@AOL.COM (1/20)
Dave restored my 1965 unit somewhere around 2010. It looked like a piece of fine art, and I left it on the dining room table for a year before I decided it was ok to get it dirty.
George
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05-27-2021, 02:42 PM
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JIM LOCKWOOD jmlckwd@hotmail.com. Also excellent source. Many of the restores in the ''list'' SHARE info and help.
05-27-2021, 03:39 PM
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<blush> Thanks everyone!
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06-05-2021, 03:20 PM
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If you are not in a hurry, I hope to have a FI unit, distributor and metal air cleaner for sale. I have 2 units, one which is to be modified for my project. The other parts will then be for sale. the gentleman reworking the FI stated he recognized the markings on the distributor as High HP 1958 unit. I have the info on the FI unit tags but not ready to list as I don't know which one he wants to use. I have 2 manifolds too and leftover parts from the conversion for sale once my unit is finished.
I met Jim Lockwood years ago at a Truckee CA gathering, he gave me a memorable ride in his very original Blue C1 Fuelie. I saw him a time or two with GS cars and had hoped to help out at track days. He is not too far from me, and if he is interested, I can work with him to see if the setup I have would work for your project.
Timewise, probably August as I estimate June would be too quick for my unit to be modified, then a July vacation. If interested, let me know. thanks.
C Ya, JM Rock
Frankenstein 59
I met Jim Lockwood years ago at a Truckee CA gathering, he gave me a memorable ride in his very original Blue C1 Fuelie. I saw him a time or two with GS cars and had hoped to help out at track days. He is not too far from me, and if he is interested, I can work with him to see if the setup I have would work for your project.
Timewise, probably August as I estimate June would be too quick for my unit to be modified, then a July vacation. If interested, let me know. thanks.
C Ya, JM Rock
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06-05-2021, 07:33 PM
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If you are not in a hurry, I hope to have a FI unit, distributor and metal air cleaner for sale. I have 2 units, one which is to be modified for my project. The other parts will then be for sale. the gentleman reworking the FI stated he recognized the markings on the distributor as High HP 1958 unit. I have the info on the FI unit tags but not ready to list as I don't know which one he wants to use. I have 2 manifolds too and leftover parts from the conversion for sale once my unit is finished.
I met Jim Lockwood years ago at a Truckee CA gathering, he gave me a memorable ride in his very original Blue C1 Fuelie. I saw him a time or two with GS cars and had hoped to help out at track days. He is not too far from me, and if he is interested, I can work with him to see if the setup I have would work for your project.
Timewise, probably August as I estimate June would be too quick for my unit to be modified, then a July vacation. If interested, let me know. thanks.
C Ya, JM Rock
Frankenstein 59
I met Jim Lockwood years ago at a Truckee CA gathering, he gave me a memorable ride in his very original Blue C1 Fuelie. I saw him a time or two with GS cars and had hoped to help out at track days. He is not too far from me, and if he is interested, I can work with him to see if the setup I have would work for your project.
Timewise, probably August as I estimate June would be too quick for my unit to be modified, then a July vacation. If interested, let me know. thanks.
C Ya, JM Rock
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06-06-2021, 07:36 PM
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I have a 59 7300 (290 hp) unit but My car is a 58. Not really interested in selling the 59 unit yet but would be interested in trading for correct 58 unit.