My tripower leaks fuel out of the throttleshafts. Where can I buy new shafts and where can I get bushings installed in the throttleplate?
You are not approaching this from the correct perspective. First, fuel should never sit on top of the butterflies which is what is happening here. The problem is not your shafts, but the source of the fuel. See my answer to the next question for more information. Regarding new bushings in the throttleplate….People who are familiar with the Quadrajets often pass along this advice. The Quadrajets have aluminum throttleplates which do wear out. Then, they leak air, essentially a vacuum leak that effects idle quality. Rochester 2 bbls have cast iron throttleplates that seldom wear out. The shafts are usually brass. So, any wear you might experience would be in the shafts. Reproduction shafts are available. However, they are usually not indicated. Additionally, if you give it some thought, you will realize that the tripower end carb are not getting open often enough to wear out the shafts. I have taken apart 100s of end carbs and cannot recall a worn out shaft. I have, however, replaced s
