Nick_nl
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01-18-11 10:50 AM - Post#2033713
Hi Guys.
A question about parts for this carb.
My car has a 4bbl WCFB, this has been rebuild. But the throttle shafts are worn quite a bit.
I found a guy who has Studebaker WCFB part for sale. He has a pair of throttle shafts. Are these the same as for Chevrolet?
He gave me the part numbers for carter Studebaker 3-1054S and 3-1110S.
Thanks 
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 carbking
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01-18-11 04:20 PM - Post#2033835
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No.
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01-18-11 06:54 PM - Post#2033915
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Doesn't get any better than that Nick.
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Nick_nl
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01-19-11 09:16 AM - Post#2034159
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That's a clear answer. Thanks.
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carbking
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01-20-11 06:23 AM - Post#2034545
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Nick - measure the clearance from the shafts to the throttle body (dial indicators are relatively inexpensive).
The original Carter specification was 0.004~0.006 inch.
Some wear is normal. If the clearance does not exceed 0.009 you should be able to adjust the carburetor such that it works very well.
As far as interchangability on throttle shafts:
The throttle arms used by Studebaker are totally different than those used by Chevrolet.
IF YOU ARE A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT:
Remove the throttle shafts from your carburetor (remember to grind off the back of the screws before you attempt to remove them which will necessitate new screws). Ignore the arms, and compare the shafts alone to the Studebaker shafts. It MIGHT be possible to grind off the end of the shaft affixing the throttle arm, chuck the are shaft up in your lathe, drill and tap the end of the shaft, machine a special retaining screw, place the Chevrolet arm on the Studebaker shaft and affix with the retaining screw.
But if you have access to this tooling, simply machine a new throttle shaft.
Jon.
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Nick_nl
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01-20-11 12:30 PM - Post#2034672
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Thanks for the measurements. No access to a lath. But a friend of mine does have a lath. Making a new axle might be easier than the procedure you just described
First I'll get a dial indicator to see how bad it is. Might just be within spec.
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