'58 Speedster
- Jerry Carpenter
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'58 Speedster
My '58 speedster needs repairs on carbs, have bought seal kit from Stoddard, major problem is finding someone qualified to trust and repair professionally. live in Joplin mo. any ideas? Thanks Jerry......
- Charlie White
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Re: '58 Speedster
What makes you think the carbs are the problem? Not trying to be a smarta$$, but one well known carb expert on this Forum instructed me and others on this Forum to be sure your tuneup and timing specs are in order before your blame the Carbs.
CW
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Re: '58 Speedster
If you are sure it is your carbs, I recommend Kurt at Porschetechnik in Flagstaff,AZ.
They do excellent work. My Solex P40 split shafts came back better then new.
www.porschetechnik.com. # 928.255.2824
Hope it all gets work out for you!
Steve
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'58 Speedster.
They do excellent work. My Solex P40 split shafts came back better then new.
www.porschetechnik.com. # 928.255.2824
Hope it all gets work out for you!
Steve
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'58 Speedster.
- Jerry Carpenter
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Re: '58 Speedster
Local mechanic and I noticed major petro leaks coming from one of carbs, told me to shut down as fire hazard. Therefore bought all new gaskets from Stoddard. I know not major problem but would like 2nd opinion with knowledge of 356's Do you know anyone worthy within southwest Missouri too have a look ?
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Re: '58 Speedster
Jerry,
You don't mention what carbs you have on the car, but Zeniths would be the correct issue. If that's the case, Zeniths leak in several places, and some of the leaks are date-specific. All the leaks can be fixed.
So, are they Zeniths? Are the original to the car? Need some info.
You don't mention what carbs you have on the car, but Zeniths would be the correct issue. If that's the case, Zeniths leak in several places, and some of the leaks are date-specific. All the leaks can be fixed.
So, are they Zeniths? Are the original to the car? Need some info.
Ron LaDow
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Re: '58 Speedster
Jerry - I'm too far away, but you might try Import Specialists in Springfied, MO - 417-873-3444.
Steve
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Re: '58 Speedster
The good thing about carbs, unlike engines and gearboxes, is that they are easily shipped, so don't get hung up trying to find a local person to do the re-build, better to find someone who knows our little carbs, there are plenty of well known carb re-builder's out there.
www.unobtanium-inc.com
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Re: '58 Speedster
Jerry I had Ron at precision matter rebuild my zeniths and they came back like new and all I needed to do was set idle and balance them. I haven't had to touch them in the 2000 miles since installing them. Ron did a outstanding job and he is on the registery vender list. His shop is located in California. I boxed them up and sent them to him and they came back well packed in a 10 day turn around time. Hope this helps and good luck. George
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- Jerry Carpenter
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Re: '58 Speedster
Thanks guys, i believe they are solex's are original,
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Re: '58 Speedster
Jerry,
Solex carbs are not factory issue for any push-rod engines in 1958. So we really need more info; who has done what you your engine?
Solex carbs are not factory issue for any push-rod engines in 1958. So we really need more info; who has done what you your engine?
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Re: '58 Speedster
Would like to find reliable 356 mechanic in southwest Missouri area? Tulsa? Fayetteville Ark?
'58 speedster, thanks needs tune -up
'58 speedster, thanks needs tune -up
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Re: '58 Speedster
John Jenkins at Carb Rescue in San Diego does an excellent job on these. His contact info:
619.224.3566
356carburetorrescue.com/home.html
Michael Foster
619.224.3566
356carburetorrescue.com/home.html
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Re: '58 Speedster
Hi Jerry,
In few weeks I will be going thru Joplin from Dallas,TX ...If you wish ,I will get your Carbs and tuning done on the spot with my spares....
This will be a 356 home service,you just buy me few glasses Orange Juice If interested please email .
Ibrahim Kuzu
Mem # 5145
51 Split Coupe
58 Speedster
56 A Coupe
61 Sunroof Notch
63 Super Coupe
In few weeks I will be going thru Joplin from Dallas,TX ...If you wish ,I will get your Carbs and tuning done on the spot with my spares....
This will be a 356 home service,you just buy me few glasses Orange Juice If interested please email .
Ibrahim Kuzu
Mem # 5145
51 Split Coupe
58 Speedster
56 A Coupe
61 Sunroof Notch
63 Super Coupe
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Re: '58 Speedster
Jerry,
Also In Tulsa,OK there are two brothers restore 356 cars in their private garage.
Curtis and Mark Wheatley
# is 918 299 2323 or 918 299 1211
email : Wheatley21@msn.com
They could be help getting your engine in order...
My # is 214 460 0144
IK
Also In Tulsa,OK there are two brothers restore 356 cars in their private garage.
Curtis and Mark Wheatley
# is 918 299 2323 or 918 299 1211
email : Wheatley21@msn.com
They could be help getting your engine in order...
My # is 214 460 0144
IK
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Re: '58 Speedster
I definitely would not use the Wheatley Brothers.. I`ve had one transaction with them and they are definitely not honest...