Author	[Modern View]
GB in MT. 06-04-2012 06:02:41 216.47.51.70 Report to Moderator	Right now, as of 6:30a.m., this morning, the carb shack is not taking in any more carbs, until the weather changes. With the rain, thunder & lightning storms we have had, plus the high humidity, over the last four to five days...... I am so backed up with carbs, some are scattered all around my work desk waiting for a dry enough day, to media blast, and there are two more carbs in a box waiting also.!!! My Blasting kettle keeps plugging up with the high humidity, and over working the air-compressor. A short look at our weather...(check out the humidity): SEELEY LAKE (SEEM8) Lat: 47.1758 Lon: -113.4447 Elev: 3908 Last Update on 04 Jun 6:02 MDT 43°F (6°C) Humidity: 97 % Wind Speed: NE 2 G 7 MPH Barometer: N/A Dewpoint: 42°F (6°C) Visibility: Miles We had 1/2" hail, this a.m., for about 1/2hr. If you see your name on any of the carbs in this pic., you will know why you have not received your carb up-dates, and /or your carb/carbs return.!!! Just waiting for a good blasting day......: Sorry, for the delay!!!! Gary :evil: [Reply]   [No Email]
GB in MT. 06-08-2012 07:46:28 216.47.51.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to L B, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Keith; Yer welcome, anytime, .....AND, thank you for letting me talk to your engine, and carb!!! :lol: It was a "HOOT" 8) You follow instructions GOOD!!! Thanks for the nice write up!!!! Gary [Reply]  [No Email]
R Geiger 06-05-2012 08:32:14 50.39.138.117 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to wishihadagreenthumb, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see He can't fish at the airport!! rRAIN here in Western Oregon the last few days. [Reply]  [No Email]
Zion Ute 06-05-2012 08:21:23 68.108.115.190 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   13% humuggity here in Las Vegas! That'll dry your grit out quick! [Reply]  [No Email]
GB in MT. 06-05-2012 06:47:04 216.47.51.70 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Royse, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see jon; Another lost soul, heard from!!!! :shock: Yep, Guess a guy COULD call those plates "CHINA"......prob. made there anyway!!!! :lol: Hope all is good for you there!!! Gary :) [Reply]  [No Email]
jon 06-05-2012 06:20:28 68.189.151.14 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   I see you're using the good supper dishes.... :lol: . [Reply]  [No Email]
KevinPr 06-04-2012 18:28:13 38.123.14.49 Report to Moderator	Send your carb here. in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Send your carbs to Motec Engineering.They will rebuild AND test them for $75. I have had about 10 carbs done by Motec and they all worked perfect. Motec Engineering 7342 W State Road 28 Tipton, IN 46072 [Reply]  [No Email]
GB in MT. 06-04-2012 17:00:53 216.47.51.70 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Tom Beddard ENC, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Thanks Mark; I've had the computer shut down all afternoon, another front came in this afternoon early, with a LOT of rain and Lightning.... :shock: ....Drivin' me NUTS!!! Still raining here, as of this posting...lightning has calmed down to a low rumble!!! At least it keeps the fires down when it is soaked. You ever been here or just lookiin' at a map???? We live fairly close to the east side of the lake. And, about a 15min. drive up to the airport!!! Small town, but, scattered all over the place. About a 10min. walk, from our house and we are in the forest!!! :lol: GB :) [Reply]  [No Email]
GB in MT. 06-04-2012 16:42:48 216.47.51.70 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Tom Beddard ENC, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see CB; Usin' 20/30 grit silica sand, for the carb bodies (inside and out)!!! Actually, I have not cleaned up any of the brass yet,...save a couple of the venturies. The brass gets soaked in the carb cleaner can, with the bowl and throttle body, and after at least 16-20hrs soak, I inspect the brass for any usable parts and save them for emerg. uses. Then what goes into the carb, is mostly NEW parts, from carb kits. I use a dremall cup-brush on all the brass before installing it in the carb.!! Takes time, but works smooth!!! Gary [Reply]  [No Email]
k1r2 06-07-2012 20:38:27 98.94.133.127 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 16:42:48   Many Thanks to GB in MT. Tractor Guru aka the carburetor whisperer!!! If you have a problem with any of these MS carburetors (mine is a TSX 458) He is the MAN. I've worked on engines all my life, I know a fair amount about carburetors, but this one had me stumped. Gary cleared it up in about 15 minutes. Thanks again Gary!!!!! (aka the carburetor whisperer!!!!) :D [Reply]  [No Email]
Mark Z 06-04-2012 13:27:22 70.242.130.189 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to ZANE, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Gary when ever you get the carb done is fine with me, remember i still have that Gold carb :wink: Do you live near the airport or the lake? This post was edited by Mark Z at 13:30:31 06/04/12. [Reply]  [No Email]
CB Smith 06-04-2012 13:24:17 71.145.139.195 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Would give a bunch for some of that rain over here in Central Texas. Clay has cracks so big I've got a teather on my dog so I can pull him out when he falls in.... While you're waitin how bout sharing some tips with us.... You using beads on the carb bodies? All the brass sure looks pretty.... are those new parts or did you clean'em up? If so, what did you use? [Reply]  [No Email]
L B 06-04-2012 12:18:26 64.187.77.91 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   GB Let me translate your Montanian to English for these guys. English translation "The Fish are Hitting on Broken Back Repalas". LOL [Reply]  [No Email]
David Bean 06-04-2012 10:04:23 24.126.223.218 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Now you know what it's like to live in the South. Kinda feels like you are breathing through a wet wool blanket. I hear alcohol helps... :wink: [Reply]  [No Email]
Gaspump 06-04-2012 09:24:36 72.40.147.47 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   I agree with some of the othere views. Time for a blasting cabinet. Don't have to spend a lot, build your own. I built a 48" wide one with scrap plywood from a near by const site, a piece of plate glass from a yard sale, syphon tube from scrapped metal electrical conduit, other salvaged material and a gun from TP products. It has served me well for 15 yrs now. It was even featured in a Swedish American car magazine! Check TP's site, they sell books on how to build your own plus kits to build them. Also saw a nice 2' wide one at a yard sale two weeks ago for $50 asking, just like new too! [Reply]  [No Email]
rustyfarmall 06-04-2012 10:45:58 67.55.162.174 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Gaspump, 06-04-2012 09:24:36   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I also built my own cabinet blaster from scrap plywood and whatever else I could scrounge. Installed a moisture trap on the compressed air line feeding into the cabinet, and even here in southwest Iowa where the humidity can easily get up to 90% in July and August, I just keep on 'blastin'. [Reply]  [No Email]
Gaspump 06-04-2012 12:05:32 72.40.147.47 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to rustyfarmall, 06-04-2012 10:45:58   Yes, pretty humid here in FL too. I just frequently drain the air tank, use an in line water trap and have no moisture problems at all. One thing I must do from time to time is the alum hydroxide I'm now using will clod up if it sits unused, a few pokes in the cabinet with a small flat bar breaks them up and it's ready to go. [Reply]  [No Email]
GB in MT. 06-04-2012 08:54:29 216.47.51.70 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Charles Krammin, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see You two guys are just SOOOOOoooooo funny!!!! :lol: I'm sobbin' my eyes out, and you two are makin' YOKES!!!! Gary :( [Reply]  [No Email]
GB in MT. 06-04-2012 08:47:15 216.47.51.70 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Ultradog MN, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I hear ya Bob......BUT.....who has that kind of $$'s just layin' around??? Don't sound like much, but it costs me that much to fill 32 Gals of gas into my PU, and that lasts me about 1 1/2 mo's, if I use the 4 wheeler around town!! Also would not solve my problem with the humidity,.....still would be too much moisture on the compressor. Damd if ya do,...Damd if ya don't!!!!! :lol: :x :lol: I'm running two seperators on the air hose, as it is!!! Fills up in the air compressor too!!! GB :roll: [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Harvey 06-04-2012 09:04:04 209.91.107.220 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 08:47:15   Easy, just trade in your beer cans and empty McNaughtons ! [Reply]  [No Email]
carlntexas 06-04-2012 08:41:54 69.46.58.21 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Charles Krammin, 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to seeLOL one of them is more lunch than I could handle. :lol: [Reply]  [No Email]
Ed S. (IL) 06-04-2012 08:37:26 204.118.86.228 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   That's a very appetizing array of caburettors, Gary! What's for dessert - front-mount distributors? :P es [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Harvey 06-04-2012 08:23:02 209.91.107.220 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to GB in MT., 06-04-2012 06:02:41   Time for a small cabinet blaster with an inline dryer. PLUS you can re-use the media. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Harvey 06-04-2012 08:27:46 209.91.107.220 Report to Moderator	Re: Weather..= Back-log in carb Blasting in reply to Bob Harvey, 06-04-2012 08:23:02   Harbour Freight has one on sale for $119 - Item # 42202. HTH [Reply]  [No Email]