The Carter AFB holds a special place in the minds of enthusiasts when we discuss the classic American muscle and vintage hot rods. It is an embodiment of dependability in performance and of tuning and solid construction from the ’50s high-performance car lore. At CFM Carburetor Rebuilds, we restore these legendary fuel systems to factory specifications, or even better, to allow operations to run strong and smooth.
Why the Carter AFB Is Different
The aluminum-body Carter AFB afforded it a degree of lightweight and heat resistance that the competitors never could offer. Its simple yet efficient design with a ball-and-seat fuel inlet, multiple air/fuel circuits, and easily tunable metering rods and jets gave racers and daily drivers alike the ability to get the most out of its power. So, whether you are working on a classic Mopar, a mid-century GM, or a Ford performance setup, the AFB was usually the carb to try to go with.
In craftsman lingo, time is the great worker of all things, wearing out, changing tracks, and evolving from functional states into nonfunctional conditions. Gaskets are waylaid, passages are clogged, parts begin to go out of alignment… CFM gets in there.
Specialty Rebuilding Services at CFM
At CFM, our mission is to restore tired Carter AFB carburetors to their full glory. We don’t just clean it and slap a rebuild kit in- it goes very deep. Each unit is completely disassembled, chemically cleaned, checked for damage or warping, and rebuilt to exacting standards using only high-quality parts.
Our rebuilds consist of:
An ultrasonic cleaning to remove carbon and varnish
Machinery work for warped flanges and surfaces
New gaskets, seals, floats, and needles
New throttle shaft bushings (if called for)
Bench testing for leakage, idle quality, and throttle response
We also provide tuning support and custom calibration for engine specs, whether sea-level cruising or race elevation.
CFM Carburetor Rebuilds puts its mark of experience into your carburetor.
The passion for classic builds goes down into the idea of a reliable fuel-delivery system, and dear CFM Carburetor Rebuilds carries years of experience and quality restoration of Carter AFB carburetors. Performance for the show or for the track-and-every every AFB we rebuild, has been guaranteed by us to perform at their best and also with reliability to stand the test of time.
