Qu1ckn1ck Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 I have a tatty spare set of Stromberg 150 CDSE's and am looking for a recommendation for a specialist to both functionally and cosmetically refurb them. I believe there is a company in Leighton Buzzard - has anyone on here used them, please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 yes ive used the for years the carburettor exchange http://www.carbex.demon.co.uk/ would you like me to run a check on them first ???? free tea etc. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Thanks for the offer, Pete, two sugars please. What does the check involve? To me, the spindles seem nice and tight and everything appears to be there. As these are a spare set I could probably bring these tatty carbs to the Raven one club night ? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 sent you a note, anytime when im in is ok with me Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Pete. Web site isn’t great, any idea of exchange cost (ish) for two SU carbs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 I would ring them as needs vary everyone wants something diferent Thye do have days off its a one /two man band but they know carbs Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 03/04/2019 at 13:25, Pete Lewis said: yes ive used the for years the carburettor exchange http://www.carbex.demon.co.uk/ would you like me to run a check on them first ???? free tea etc. Pete Took Pete's advice and dropped my spare pair of 150CDSE carburettors off with Dave at the Carburettor Exchange in Leighton Buzzard. Dave quoted £248 for the refurbish but warned that they might take up to 12 weeks to complete because of his workload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 did you have a look a some of the ones on the shelf ???? its a bit of a pokey place , but no bull . a genuine guy Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 I used Gower & Lee a few years ago to fully refurb my knackered Vitesse Stroms - did an absolute brilliant job; I would recommend them any time. A friend of mine used them last year and same verdict. Prior to G&L, I went via Andrew Turner to get a set of refurbished carbs for the Vitesse - absolute nightmare and disaster; ended up losing money. Long story but point made, really. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: did you have a look a some of the ones on the shelf ???? its a bit of a pokey place , but no bull . a genuine guy Pete He was closing at noon and off on holiday to France and I arrived with only 20 minutes to spare after making several scenic tours of L-B trying to find his well hidden gaff. There were mountains of carbs in view but being short of time and with other customers waiting we only had time to discuss what I wanted done to my pair. I agree he was a helpful and pleasant guy, thanks for the recommendation. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Yes past the church through some old gate posts , bumpy track and limited parking Or via high st and thro the door in the end of the arcade, next to the model railway shop. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 I emailed and got a quick response. Quoted me just over 200 plus vat for both my SUs. Iv got a few prices from other places and this is good value. He did say 12 weeks plus to me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Got my carbs refurbished at a place in Bradford called CFS classic fuel services. Brilliant job turned round in a week at very very reasonable cost always advertisers in practical classic magazine his telephone number is 01274 684142 regards Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 03/04/2019 at 12:12, Qu1ckn1ck said: I have a tatty spare set of Stromberg 150 CDSE's and am looking for a recommendation for a specialist to both functionally and cosmetically refurb them. I believe there is a company in Leighton Buzzard - has anyone on here used them, please ? Finally collected my CD150SE Strombergs from the Carburettor Exchange on Friday, they now look quite tidy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 looks a good result then Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: looks a good result then Pete Yes Pete. Dare I risk using them to replace the ones currently on the car which are performing reasonably well at the moment ? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 now thats a question for you if the current are doing what they should , keep these for a rainy day after all the base guts are all pretty similar , just wear and tear that makes the variables why not give them a whirl when youre not commited to anything and see how they go Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 On the basic, early, CD150, I understand, wear on the spindle/bores for spindle, butterfly and jet/needle can affect running. Anything else on these to look for on these, I can't think of anything?. Ta, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 Thats about all there is on a base CD Very little to go wrong apart from the jet body 0 rings All carbs can suffer spindle and body bore wear CD choke is just mechanical CDS has starting valve which can suffer disc corrosion CDSE has top adjuster 0 ring oil leaks should have unset temperature compensators CDSEV has other emmission add ons and throttle back devices Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 QuickNick's looked better than mine before refurbishing! 😂 Mind you, I don't really hold with cleaning stuff under the bonnet - particularly when it's working fine! Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted June 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 15 hours ago, Gully said: QuickNick's looked better than mine before refurbishing! 😂 Mind you, I don't really hold with cleaning stuff under the bonnet - particularly when it's working fine! Gully Gully, I bought the spare carbs some time ago cheaply on ebay. They were not originally from a GT6 Mk3 but they were the same basic version as mine so I had them refurbed and rebuilt with the correct needle/jet/spring spec for my engine. I have another pair of new old stock GT6 Mk3 carbs but they are to Swedish/US spec with slight variations to the UK spec. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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