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dlloyd 12-04-2022 02:04 PM

1931 Pontiac 401 4 door sedan
 
I recently bought an original 1931 Pontiac 401 4 door sedan. It is in excellent condition and runs very well except the carb leaks fuel real bad.
I believe it is a Marvel 10-228 / 10-955 carb.
I need to get it rebuilt. Does anyone on here know where I can buy parts and or buy rebuild kit for it. Or does anyone know someone that restores them or rebuilds them?

Stuart 12-04-2022 04:28 PM

Try board member Carbking, he runs a carburetor shop in Missouri. I believe he stopped doing rebuilds but he sells rebuild kits. https://www.thecarburetorshop.com

johnta1 12-04-2022 05:01 PM

dlloyd, we need pics of the car.

:)

Agree with Stuart, probably best guy out there.

:)

dlloyd 12-04-2022 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnta1 (Post 6390853)
dlloyd, we need pics of the car.

:)

Agree with Stuart, probably best guy out there.

:)

Thanks guys.
I will upload a picture if I can figure it out

dlloyd 12-04-2022 05:08 PM

Here it is
 
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I hope this works

johnta1 12-04-2022 08:23 PM

Worked like a charm.

Car looks beautiful!

:)

Jack Gifford 12-05-2022 01:48 AM

Old Pontiac looks great!
I've worked on the Marvel carb of my '17 Buick quite a lot. Although it's functionally much different from modern carbs, finding and fixing fuel leaks from it is straight forward. Only a couple of gaskets and a seal on the adjustable main jet are the main culprits. Are you sure it's a "leak"- as opposed to fuel overflowing the float chamber due to float and/or needle faults? New floats are availale, not sure about needles and seats.

stevep 12-05-2022 06:54 PM

Larry Isgro on Long Island did a marvel carb for my 23 Buick years ago. https://www.yelp.com/biz/larry-isgro...retors-wantagh

dlloyd 12-06-2022 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford (Post 6390960)
Old Pontiac looks great!
I've worked on the Marvel carb of my '17 Buick quite a lot. Although it's functionally much different from modern carbs, finding and fixing fuel leaks from it is straight forward. Only a couple of gaskets and a seal on the adjustable main jet are the main culprits. Are you sure it's a "leak"- as opposed to fuel overflowing the float chamber due to float and/or needle faults? New floats are availale, not sure about needles and seats.

Thanks Jack, where can I buy the floats?
I not sure but it could be the float. I will look closer at it this weekend.

dlloyd 12-06-2022 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford (Post 6390960)
Old Pontiac looks great!
I've worked on the Marvel carb of my '17 Buick quite a lot. Although it's functionally much different from modern carbs, finding and fixing fuel leaks from it is straight forward. Only a couple of gaskets and a seal on the adjustable main jet are the main culprits. Are you sure it's a "leak"- as opposed to fuel overflowing the float chamber due to float and/or needle faults? New floats are availale, not sure about needles and seats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevep (Post 6391140)
Larry Isgro on Long Island did a marvel carb for my 23 Buick years ago. https://www.yelp.com/biz/larry-isgro...retors-wantagh

Thanks Steve, I will try and get in touch with Larry.


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