Re: [Chrysler300] Carburator cleaning

[paul holmgren <paulholm@xxxx>]

jlsavard@xxxx wrote:

> In a message dated 1/8/03 7:03:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> kurt_greske@xxxx writes:

> > >Also, should I lubricate all the parts before installation

> > Hi Alex,

> > ABSOLUTELY! Just use engine oil -- 30 weight will do fine

> Just my 2 cents worth...... The official line at Central Engineering
> Carburetor Lab circa 1950's was DO NOT oil the linkage, as it would
> gather dirt and form sludge. We simply adjusted them to be free while
> dry and let it go at that.

> I will, however, admit to using a little something on my own car
> from time to time!

> Joe Savard
> Lake Orion, MI

Wonder if this explaines the fairly nice condition of the carbs I bought
last year, they were on a manifold (chevvy) but oiled.

-- 
Paul Holmgren
Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
2 57 300-C's in Indy