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Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:21 pm
by Simon Henderson
Hi guys. Carburetor rebuild question coming up!

I have a RHD 1913 Kingston model Y (4 ball) carburetor that is in dire need of a full rebuild. The carburetor is for my late model year 1912 RHD roadster. My plan was to send the carburetor to Stan Howe a few years ago, but never got around to it, so now very much regretting my procrastination.

The carburetor is complete in all facets, but is worn in all the usual places. I have managed to make a new float for it. I live in New Zealand, but would be extremely happy to send the carburetor to the USA for professional rebuilding.

I have already asked Russ Potter, but he explained that he does not take on international work.

Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated

Thanks Simon Henderson

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:26 pm
by JTT3
Corey Walker may do it. You can contact him through the forum’s email or private message. Best Regards John

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:27 pm
by Simon Henderson
Thanks John. I will try Corey Walker. Not sure how to obtain his email address or other contact details.

Cheers Simon

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:08 pm
by J1MGOLDEN
A great case of "if you snooze, you lose!"

Unfortunately, Russ cannot help you now!

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:16 pm
by Simon Henderson
Yes. Exactly that! I snoozed and lost.

Trying to contact Corey Walker, but I do not have his email address etc and do not know his username on mtfca forum to get in contact with. I'm relatively new to using this forum, so not sure how to find people.

Thanks Simon

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:58 pm
by RVA23T

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:13 pm
by Corey Walker
Simon, my email is wlkma9@gmail.com. I can put a viton tipped needle in there and remedy the problem of the original setup.

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:55 pm
by Simon Henderson
Hi Corey. Thanks for your reply. I have sent you an email regarding my Kingston 4 ball. Yes, the Vinton tipped float needle and seat seems the way to go. The whole carburetor is in need of a full and professional rebuild.

Cheers Simon

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:22 pm
by Corey Walker
Simon, I’m not finding it in my regular email or my spam folder. Maybe give it another try, sometimes computers don’t do what they are supposed to. Thanks.

Re: Kingston model Y or 4 ball carburetor rebuild needed

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:55 pm
by Simon Henderson
Corey I must apologize, I was sending emails to a wrong email address (wlkma9@aol.com) instead of wlkma9@gmail.com. You should have received them (2) this time.

Cheers Simon