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cuzncletus · 03-30-2016, 11:16 PM

CharlieNY. After a world of problems and several "experts" with the 94's on my 39's motor, I sent the two carbs to Charlie. He'd come highly recommended on the Barn. For my money I received back two 94's that were rebuilt with new throttle shafts. I bolted them on. They fired right up and I don't remember even having to adjust the idle. They were right and continue to be so.

Naturally I sent Charlie the two 94 carbs from my present A-V8 build. I got back two as new, clean carbs as anticipated. Then I noticed a sliver missing from one that opened into the accelerator pump chamber. It was small and I figured Charlie had just missed it. To me it looked like a massive fuel leak waiting to happen. I immediately sent it back after some quick internet chat with Charlie.

I had my carb back in about 4 days. Turns out that I hadn't seen this flaw on the old carb I sent to him. He said what appeared to be a flaw was actually a factory modification that he'd seen only a few times in his experience. I believe him in that the "sliver" appeared very neat, like it had been there from the factory. Why it was there I can't tell you.

Long story made longer, Charlie exchanged the 94 top for a new one, then sent it back along with money to cover my shipping. In the second decade of this new and deplorable decade it's refreshing to find a man who's passionate to stand behind his work and reputation. I'm confident these carbs will run just as well as my other two.

tomkc1 · 03-31-2016, 03:35 AM

Three cheers for CharlieNY! This is a great web site full of good people.

Bruce/CT · 03-31-2016, 05:50 AM

Charlie is a straight up honest guy who does excellent work. Can't ask for anything more.
Bruce/CT

tubman · 03-31-2016, 08:59 AM

More kudos for Charlie; he did a SBC Mallory conversion for me. When I got it back from him, there was a decent refund included, because the distributor was in such good shape. You don't see that, ever. The only down side is that he included a picture of his '40-'41 pickup, which just made me jealous!

RKS.PA · 03-31-2016, 09:19 AM

2x on the cudos. Did my '39 transmission and my '47 model 59 carb.....first class work and business ethics!!!

Dick.

adileo · 03-31-2016, 10:20 AM

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Vic Piano · 03-31-2016, 10:36 AM

Charlie is First Class!

Kube · 03-31-2016, 10:37 AM

Yet another "vote" for Charlie. He is truly a good man and a good craftsman.

Russ/40 · 03-31-2016, 12:05 PM

Can I bother you to explain what your talking about? Sliver?

Lawson Cox · 03-31-2016, 12:14 PM

Yep. Charlie IS a GOOD man. Good Mechanic as well.

Tim Ayers · 03-31-2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

Charlie is First Class!

Ditto. Great guy and even better to have in our hobby.

Charlie ny · 03-31-2016, 12:49 PM

Russ,
I occasionally see this relief milled on the gasket face of the air horn. The
relief appears to be made with a 1/2" dia ball end mill (my guess) and it always
goes across the portion of the air horn that covers the upper part of the accelerator
pump assembly. It 'vents' that particular area and extends from the venturri
all the way to the outside face of the air horn. The cut is about .015 deep by maybe
3/16 across.
If I see this 5 or 6 times a year that is about it........every air horn with
this feature is the same. I sensed that Pat was not comfortable so I switched air
horns.........it's not a big deal and I'm pretty sure Pat will continue with me.
Charlie ny
PS
Thanks for the kind words and my sincere appreciation to all my
patient customer when things do not go well !

BUBBAS IGNITION · 03-31-2016, 12:49 PM

What draws me to Charlie is the fact that he runs the carbs on a engine before sending them back......................neat option.......

Seth Swoboda · 03-31-2016, 01:10 PM

If you haven't met Charlie in person attend a EFV8 meet and do so. He will talk to you like he's been your friend for life. Great personality, one of the best here as many have said.

Vanspeed · 03-31-2016, 03:54 PM

My carb is in his hands as we speak. Can't wait to get it back.

Bassman/NZ · 03-31-2016, 04:13 PM

Yes, he is the best.

russcc · 03-31-2016, 06:05 PM

Stop in and say thanks in person to Charlie at Hershey, he is in Red Field near the stadium. Top notch work and follow through. In addition to rebuilding, Charley is an expert machinist.
.

Ken Crans · 03-31-2016, 07:13 PM

Agreed.. Charlie is the best 94 expert out there. He dialed in my fuel pump and carb. Purrs like a kitten! Top Notch ! Thank you for all the fine craftsmen on the Barn.

03-30-2016, 11:16 PM	#1
cuzncletus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sevierville, Tenn. Posts: 391	And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. CharlieNY. After a world of problems and several "experts" with the 94's on my 39's motor, I sent the two carbs to Charlie. He'd come highly recommended on the Barn. For my money I received back two 94's that were rebuilt with new throttle shafts. I bolted them on. They fired right up and I don't remember even having to adjust the idle. They were right and continue to be so. Naturally I sent Charlie the two 94 carbs from my present A-V8 build. I got back two as new, clean carbs as anticipated. Then I noticed a sliver missing from one that opened into the accelerator pump chamber. It was small and I figured Charlie had just missed it. To me it looked like a massive fuel leak waiting to happen. I immediately sent it back after some quick internet chat with Charlie. I had my carb back in about 4 days. Turns out that I hadn't seen this flaw on the old carb I sent to him. He said what appeared to be a flaw was actually a factory modification that he'd seen only a few times in his experience. I believe him in that the "sliver" appeared very neat, like it had been there from the factory. Why it was there I can't tell you. Long story made longer, Charlie exchanged the 94 top for a new one, then sent it back along with money to cover my shipping. In the second decade of this new and deplorable decade it's refreshing to find a man who's passionate to stand behind his work and reputation. I'm confident these carbs will run just as well as my other two.

03-31-2016, 03:35 AM	#2
tomkc1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: York, ME/Astor, FL Posts: 140	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Three cheers for CharlieNY! This is a great web site full of good people.

03-31-2016, 05:50 AM	#3
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Charlie is a straight up honest guy who does excellent work. Can't ask for anything more. Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford

03-31-2016, 08:59 AM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. More kudos for Charlie; he did a SBC Mallory conversion for me. When I got it back from him, there was a decent refund included, because the distributor was in such good shape. You don't see that, ever. The only down side is that he included a picture of his '40-'41 pickup, which just made me jealous!

03-31-2016, 09:19 AM	#5
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. 2x on the cudos. Did my '39 transmission and my '47 model 59 carb.....first class work and business ethics!!! Dick.

03-31-2016, 10:20 AM	#6
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Charlie- DA MAN!!!!

03-31-2016, 10:36 AM	#7
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Charlie is First Class! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

03-31-2016, 10:37 AM	#8
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Yet another "vote" for Charlie. He is truly a good man and a good craftsman. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

03-31-2016, 12:05 PM	#9
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Can I bother you to explain what your talking about? Sliver?

03-31-2016, 12:14 PM	#10
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Yep. Charlie IS a GOOD man. Good Mechanic as well. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

03-31-2016, 12:49 PM	#12
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Russ, I occasionally see this relief milled on the gasket face of the air horn. The relief appears to be made with a 1/2" dia ball end mill (my guess) and it always goes across the portion of the air horn that covers the upper part of the accelerator pump assembly. It 'vents' that particular area and extends from the venturri all the way to the outside face of the air horn. The cut is about .015 deep by maybe 3/16 across. If I see this 5 or 6 times a year that is about it........every air horn with this feature is the same. I sensed that Pat was not comfortable so I switched air horns.........it's not a big deal and I'm pretty sure Pat will continue with me. Charlie ny PS Thanks for the kind words and my sincere appreciation to all my patient customer when things do not go well !

03-31-2016, 12:49 PM	#13
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. What draws me to Charlie is the fact that he runs the carbs on a engine before sending them back......................neat option....... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

03-31-2016, 01:10 PM	#14
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. If you haven't met Charlie in person attend a EFV8 meet and do so. He will talk to you like he's been your friend for life. Great personality, one of the best here as many have said.

03-31-2016, 03:54 PM	#15
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. My carb is in his hands as we speak. Can't wait to get it back. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

03-31-2016, 04:13 PM	#16
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Yes, he is the best.

03-31-2016, 06:05 PM	#17
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Stop in and say thanks in person to Charlie at Hershey, he is in Red Field near the stadium. Top notch work and follow through. In addition to rebuilding, Charley is an expert machinist. .

03-31-2016, 07:13 PM	#18
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: And the Barn Goodguy award goes to............. Agreed.. Charlie is the best 94 expert out there. He dialed in my fuel pump and carb. Purrs like a kitten! Top Notch ! Thank you for all the fine craftsmen on the Barn.