The Ford Barn

tomcarman · 05-22-2021, 07:41 PM

Hello again,
I found these in a box and will list them in the swap meet section. After searching ebay for similar carbs I see they have all been cleaned. These are "as found" after being in a box for decades. Question is should I clean them 1st or not? If I clean them how should it be done? Frankly I'm afraid I'll ruin something so I'm inclined to leave them as is. The electric fuel pump is a WALBRO model 6V WEP11.
BTW, after talking with my Brother he wants to keep any '32 parts so for those that have PM'd me about the E brake handle it's staying here. Thanks though!

Gene F · 05-22-2021, 08:22 PM

The one in the middle looks like a Ford/Holley 94.

34PKUP · 05-22-2021, 08:24 PM

Is cleaning them going to make them any better internally?
Sell them as they are, who ever want's them will use them for parts or rebuild to their satisfaction.

ford38v8 · 05-22-2021, 08:25 PM

Do NOT clean them.

tomcarman · 05-22-2021, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene F

The one in the middle looks like a Ford/Holley 94.

Correct.

alanwoodieman · 05-22-2021, 08:45 PM

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leon bee · 05-22-2021, 10:53 PM

I really liked those Walbro pumps, and you used to be able to buy a little kit for them to keep them working. Not any more I don't think.

tomcarman · 05-22-2021, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon bee

I really liked those Walbro pumps, and you used to be able to buy a little kit for them to keep them working. Not any more I don't think.

If you're interested I googled Walbro and it appears there are sources for repair parts. If you're interested do your research and PM me. This pump, at least externally is in great shape. I could hook it up to a 6V battery and make sure it spins.

leon bee · 05-22-2021, 11:15 PM

That's interesting. I used them on my old Studebaker which needed it on hot days, even back before ethanol. And my 12v Buick. Now that I'm a Ford man I get along better. My other old cars are 12v.

tomcarman · 05-22-2021, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon bee

That's interesting. I used them on my old Studebaker which needed it on hot days, even back before ethanol. And my 12v Buick. Now that I'm a Ford man I get along better. My other old cars are 12v.

Ah, Studebaker. My grandfather had, as I recall a 57? Hawk. I remember that car. Love the styling! I was just a kid. Out of curiosity I'm going to try that pump and see if it spins. I'LL report back.

leon bee · 05-22-2021, 11:32 PM

I did some looking for old time's sake and I don't see parts. And ethanol probably eat that thing quick. Walbro looks like all lawnmower carbs now. What I like about those pumps is how they'd pump up and stop. Pump slow or fast as needed. All the electric pumps I've had since those days, not very many, just run all the time.

FHFD · 05-23-2021, 06:53 AM

List as is..cleaned gives a false impression of being rebuilt/restored (even with a description, that people tend to not read).

19Fordy · 05-23-2021, 09:51 AM

Unless WALBRO has upgraded their rubber diaphragm for today's gas, those diaphragms literally will dissolve in about 6 months. Very unreliable.

Early Ford Junkie · 06-06-2021, 06:08 PM

Good score , I wouldn't clean them. Leave that to your buyer

TJ · 06-07-2021, 08:14 AM

The 81 is a V-8 60 carb. I used one years ago in my Model A roadster pickup with a B motor. Not easy to find.

05-22-2021, 08:22 PM	#2
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,958	Re: Should I clean them 1st? The one in the middle looks like a Ford/Holley 94.

05-22-2021, 08:24 PM	#3
34PKUP Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 794	Re: Should I clean them 1st? Is cleaning them going to make them any better internally? Sell them as they are, who ever want's them will use them for parts or rebuild to their satisfaction.

05-22-2021, 08:25 PM	#4
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,635	Re: Should I clean them 1st? Do NOT clean them. __________________ Alan

05-22-2021, 08:45 PM	#6
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Should I clean them 1st? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 91-99 is 39ford/39 mercury used up thru 41

05-22-2021, 10:53 PM	#7
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: Should I clean them 1st? I really liked those Walbro pumps, and you used to be able to buy a little kit for them to keep them working. Not any more I don't think.

05-22-2021, 11:15 PM	#9
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: Should I clean them 1st? That's interesting. I used them on my old Studebaker which needed it on hot days, even back before ethanol. And my 12v Buick. Now that I'm a Ford man I get along better. My other old cars are 12v.

05-22-2021, 11:32 PM	#11
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: Should I clean them 1st? I did some looking for old time's sake and I don't see parts. And ethanol probably eat that thing quick. Walbro looks like all lawnmower carbs now. What I like about those pumps is how they'd pump up and stop. Pump slow or fast as needed. All the electric pumps I've had since those days, not very many, just run all the time.

05-23-2021, 06:53 AM	#12
FHFD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Grays Harbor County, Wa Posts: 223	Re: Should I clean them 1st? List as is..cleaned gives a false impression of being rebuilt/restored (even with a description, that people tend to not read). __________________ "Get your facts first..then you can distort them as you please"

05-23-2021, 09:51 AM	#13
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: Should I clean them 1st? Unless WALBRO has upgraded their rubber diaphragm for today's gas, those diaphragms literally will dissolve in about 6 months. Very unreliable.

06-06-2021, 06:08 PM	#14
Early Ford Junkie Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Posts: 12	Re: Should I clean them 1st? Good score , I wouldn't clean them. Leave that to your buyer

06-07-2021, 08:14 AM	#15
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Should I clean them 1st? The 81 is a V-8 60 carb. I used one years ago in my Model A roadster pickup with a B motor. Not easy to find.