Thread: Base plates for 2gc's

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Here's a pretty good tutorial on how to do it on a Quadrajet.
http://www.quadrajetcarburetors.com/...tructions.html
Just extract the information that applies to your 2-bbl and use it to your advantage. For bushings, you might try a hobby shop. They usually have several different sizes of brass tubing. Take the throttle shaft with you and see if you can find a piece with an inner diameter that will fit snugly over the throttle shaft. Drill the base plate out to the outside diameter of the brass tubing.

Lacking that, go to any jewelry store. They usually have a small lathe that can turn out small parts like this from brass or oilite. Secure the bushings in the base plate with a dab of JB Weld on the O.D. of the bushing. (rough up the O.D. with some sandpaper to provide some "tooth" for the epoxy).

Go to McMaster-Carr and type in bushings. According to their website, they have 2518 DIFFERENT variations (sleeve bearings):

http://www.mcmaster.com/

ID's from .125" to 3.00" and OD's from .250 to 4.00"

I wish I could but I can't help you with your base sealing problem since I have never had that problem with mine. Unfortunately, most of the shops that specialize in these carbs and systems do charge big $$$ for them. Your best shot might be either a large swap meet, ebay, or other internet markets. If might one to search the parts for sale ads on sites like here, HAMB or other motorhead sites. It seems like these carbs always turn up at swap meets with prices from reasonable to way too much.

When's the next swap meet at Webster?

Originally Posted by IC2

Go to McMaster-Carr and type in bushings. According to their website, they have 2518 DIFFERENT variations (sleeve bearings):

http://www.mcmaster.com/

ID's from .125" to 3.00" and OD's from .250 to 4.00"

Thanks for the source Dave. It looks like if they don't have it, you don't need it.