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HD8 Carb. Value
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germanmichel
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Hello dancrim,
this is a difficult question.
I would like to give you further questions like this. What does "good shape " mean ? It can be everything.
How well is it "rebuild"... ? Is it really a healey carb ?
In all my questions, it is a risk of unkown ...
Only what you have done by yourself or by a specialist, you know what is done.
For me it sounds like "how much costs a green healey"
Try to find out how must cost a new one,compare it with a price of a professional rebuild. Nearly the difference is the the price that I would pay.
Bye- michel who has carbs that works well, with a little clearance..
this is a difficult question.
I would like to give you further questions like this. What does "good shape " mean ? It can be everything.
How well is it "rebuild"... ? Is it really a healey carb ?
In all my questions, it is a risk of unkown ...
Only what you have done by yourself or by a specialist, you know what is done.
For me it sounds like "how much costs a green healey"
Try to find out how must cost a new one,compare it with a price of a professional rebuild. Nearly the difference is the the price that I would pay.
Bye- michel who has carbs that works well, with a little clearance..
Bob_Spidell
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The major wear point for HD8s is the throttle shaft bushings. If there's more than a teensy bit of play they should be re-bushed (preferably) or have an oversize shaft fitted.
I think a new pair goes for about $1,500 (not sure--may be more). Have heard there's issues with the castings not being correct on the new ones; some people would probably prefer rebuilt original, assuming no wear on the vacuum piston or bodies or in the throats (pretty much everything else can be repaired or replaced).
I would think someone would be willing to go up to $750--i.e. half of new--or more but, as always, they're worth what someone's willing to pay.
I think a new pair goes for about $1,500 (not sure--may be more). Have heard there's issues with the castings not being correct on the new ones; some people would probably prefer rebuilt original, assuming no wear on the vacuum piston or bodies or in the throats (pretty much everything else can be repaired or replaced).
I would think someone would be willing to go up to $750--i.e. half of new--or more but, as always, they're worth what someone's willing to pay.
Legal Bill
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See what they are getting on ebay.
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I bought a set last year, complete with linkage for $200. I bought them mainly for the fuel bowls lids. I had one the lid was broken. Shafts felt good.
Marv
BTW - Legal Bill, I think I have an extra inside lock cover. Will look and see
Marv
BTW - Legal Bill, I think I have an extra inside lock cover. Will look and see
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I bought a set last year, complete with linkage for $200. I bought them mainly for the fuel bowls lids. I had one the lid was broken. Shafts felt good.
Marv
BTW - Legal Bill, I think I have an extra inside lock cover. Will look and see
Marv
BTW - Legal Bill, I think I have an extra inside lock cover. Will look and see
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