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Old 03-31-2004 | 02:30 PM
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I have a Weber 4bbl from my 96' Merc. 7.4L that needs to be rebuilt. Anyone out there have someone they would refer me too? Thanks.
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Old 03-31-2004 | 05:10 PM
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www.nickersonperformance.com
I am extremely happy with their work.
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Old 04-01-2004 | 07:52 AM
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Thanks RLW, I'll give them a call today.
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Old 04-01-2004 | 07:55 AM
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Nickerson seems to be the one!!
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Old 04-01-2004 | 09:19 AM
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My blower carbs set up by Nickerson are great!
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Old 04-01-2004 | 09:29 AM
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Those carbs are very simple. You could do it yourself if you have any mechanical ability.
If I was going to set up a carb, I would also send it to Nickerson. But for a simple rebuild, there is certainly a carb shop near you that can do it. Check the Yellow pages for "carburetor". Cost should be under $100.
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Old 04-01-2004 | 11:55 AM
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Thanks everyone! I contacted Nickerson and they wouldn't rebuild it, only sell me a new Holley for $900+ which out of my league. I was going to rebuild myself and the rebuild kit are around $95 but I'v never done one before. Do some kits come with instructions?
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Old 04-01-2004 | 12:04 PM
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95$ for a rebuild kit? It should be about $30! Get the serial number off the carb and try a NAPA auto parts store. It's actually a Carter AFB carb that Merc painted black, now rebadged as an Edelbrock. They've been around since the early 60s so parts/rebuild kits are not a problem to find. It comes with instructions that are very easy to follow.
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Old 04-01-2004 | 12:07 PM
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Everything you could possibly want to know about the carb:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/eps_intro.html
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Old 04-01-2004 | 12:22 PM
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Thanks for all the info Gary, it's very appreciated.
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