Best shop recommendations for carb overhaul O-360

[Rbb469]

I have a new -4 that seems to be running lean at SL, EGT’s around 1500. It was based at 6500 ft. I’d like to send my carb to have it checked out. Who’s the best as far as workmanship, customer service and turn around time. TIA! Ricky

 

[BH1166]

Pleasant, quick, excellent work, a fair price….

Russ Romey
D & G Supply/Ducarra Aviation
[email protected]
Tel 800-446-8160/269-684-4440
FAX 269-684-8375

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[Walt]

I prefer and have had better experience with a factory OH'd unit.

 

[Manchu16]

I toyed with the same decision. Most places that came well regarded were almost as much as a factory overhaul and took a bit to get time on the bench for repair. My .02 is if you have some unique requirement go to a specialist. if you just need a good factory setting carb back go factory overhaul.

I ordered from Spruce and got my MS carb in two days. Had the plane flying the next day. Carb looked brand new. Shipped my old one back a week later. Very easy.

 

[Ironflight]

Not a shop recommendation (you got some good ones above), but if the ONLY “problem” you’re seeing is EGT’s, I’d think again about an overhaul. EGT absolute values mean nothing except how close the probes are located to the exhaust ports. Generally, it is recommended to have them about 2” from the exhaust flange - if they are closer, they will be hotter, father away, lower….so if they are all “elevated”, and you didn’t build it, you might check the location before tearing into a working carb.

Just something to check.

 

[Rbb469]

Pleasant, quick, excellent work, a fair price….

Russ Romey
D & G Supply/Ducarra Aviation
[email protected]
Tel 800-446-8160/269-684-4440
FAX 269-684-8375

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MA4-5 10-4164-1 carburetor

My O-360-A1A powered RV6 has a 10-3878 carburetor. Last month I read an article by Vic Syracuse (don’t remember which publication) about two RV6’s he was working with at His Base Leg business. Both of them had issues with high CHT’s. There were a couple problems that could cause this. One was...

www.vansairforce.net

Thank you.

 

[Rbb469]

I toyed with the same decision. Most places that came well regarded were almost as much as a factory overhaul and took a bit to get time on the bench for repair. My .02 is if you have some unique requirement go to a specialist. if you just need a good factory setting carb back go factory overhaul.

I ordered from Spruce and got my MS carb in two days. Had the plane flying the next day. Carb looked brand new. Shipped my old one back a week later. Very easy.

Thanks. Good idea! I’m wanting my carb set to max fuel flow rate, what kind of fuel flow do you get on takeoff at sea level full rich?

 

[Rbb469]

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Not a shop recommendation (you got some good ones above), but if the ONLY “problem” you’re seeing is EGT’s, I’d think again about an overhaul. EGT absolute values mean nothing except how close the probes are located to the exhaust ports. Generally, it is recommended to have them about 2” from the exhaust flange - if they are closer, they will be hotter, father away, lower….so if they are all “elevated”, and you didn’t build it, you might check the location before tearing into a working carb.

Just something to check.

Thanks for your input. I do have high CHT’s as well. If it was just EGT’s I wouldn’t be as worried and trying to figure out the issue. I don’t like high CHT’s. 440 peak on takeoff. It seems like I need more fuel flow. I still have to check timing and intake leaks first. I’ll keep you posted. Ricky

 

[BH1166]

Thanks. Good idea! I’m wanting my carb set to max fuel flow rate, what kind of fuel flow do you get on takeoff at sea level full rich?

I asked for 14gph flow, I got what I asked for. They have equipment and expertise to do what you request. Russ did say he had never bumped my carb model up that high. He did what I requested , and I got what I wanted 14gph at departure MORE important , I have cooler CHTs on departure even in muggy hot SE summer temps . Damn happy camper. Prior to change, 100’s of flights data in SAVVY showed 11.2 top flow ever. FIXED!

 

[Rbb469]

That’s awesome to hear. I appreciate your input. Thanks.

I asked for 14gph flow, I got what I asked for. They have equipment and expertise to do what you request. Russ did say he had never bumped my carb model up that high. He did what I requested , and I got what I wanted 14gph at departure MORE important , I have cooler CHTs on departure even in muggy hot SE summer temps . Damn happy camper. Prior to change, 100’s of flights data in SAVVY showed 11.2 top flow ever. FIXED!

Pleasant, quick, excellent work, a fair price….

Russ Romey
D & G Supply/Ducarra Aviation
[email protected]
Tel 800-446-8160/269-684-4440
FAX 269-684-8375

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Check this thread out too

MA4-5 10-4164-1 carburetor

My O-360-A1A powered RV6 has a 10-3878 carburetor. Last month I read an article by Vic Syracuse (don’t remember which publication) about two RV6’s he was working with at His Base Leg business. Both of them had issues with high CHT’s. There were a couple problems that could cause this. One was...

www.vansairforce.net

 

[Walt]

The 4164 is the carb to use on an RV with 360. You can mod other models to flow more but really no need to.

 

[HotRod6A]

I can second D&G, good work, service and quick turnaround.