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Old 01-30-2003, 10:29 AM
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Default Carb base throttle shaft repair

I can't seem to find a local (NorCal) machine shop that can re-bush my Holley 2V base plate off of my 3x2 set-up. Anyone know of an experienced, reputable shop that can do this? I guess I could ship anywhere, but it would be nice to have it done here someplace...

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Old 01-30-2003, 12:25 PM
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My buddy sent his 3X2 to a place in Montana and they came back with all the trick options and improved linkage. I was just wondering if the Carb Shop did those?
Old 01-30-2003, 12:39 PM
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Jet Performance Products (www.jetchip.com, 800-736-9275) and Holley also rebuild all makes and models. I know from one advertisement that Jet uses bushings in the base plates where the plates are cracked or leaking.
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Default Re: Carb base throttle shaft repair (Wrencher)

go to your local hobby shop, I found some brass tubing that was a perfect fit for the throttle shaft, the tubing fit the base plate.

Another option, chicago corvettes sell the base plate assembly, or throttle shaft and base plate seperate...
Old 01-30-2003, 03:56 PM
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Talk to these guys. They can do it for you or sell you a kit (reamers and bushings) to do it yourself. And they're not too far away, depending on exactly where in "NorCal" you are... :)

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Default Re: Carb base throttle shaft repair (Wrencher)

Hans, try emailing Lars or Tom454, either of those guys know carbs, and where to get work done. Seems like Tom helped MELVIN with a 3x2 setup for his 68-427. He might have some suggestions on how to fix or where to fix the carb.
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