How long can my carb sit before rebuild?
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Car: 91 Firebird
Engine: Turbo 355
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.73:1 7.625" 10 Bolt
How long can my carb sit before rebuild?
I rebuilt my Holley 650 dp around november of last year to break in my cam for my new motor. It's been sitting ever since. I haven't started it since late november till now, I'm waiting to finish my exhaust.
Will my carb be fine as is? Or do I need to rebuild it already, I've heard if they sit dry for too long the gaskets shrink?
Will my carb be fine as is? Or do I need to rebuild it already, I've heard if they sit dry for too long the gaskets shrink?
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From: Littleton, CO USA
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Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
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Unless stored with gasoline in it, or sitting out in the weather, it should be okay.
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Re: How long can my carb sit before rebuild?
Should be fine! After I rebuilt my 750 it sat for a year before I used it. Have been running it for a year and a half now and have no problems.
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Re: How long can my carb sit before rebuild?
I just put on a carb that had been sitting for well over 6 years, first out in the open on top of a tool box, then inside a cardboard box, then in the rafters of an outdoor shed. Bolted 'er to my 305 small block, after tune up, she was fine.
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