Lemans Bowl

[67350#1242]

Are primary Lemans bowl assemblies still available for sale anywhere?

[Bob Gaines]

Are primary Lemans bowl assemblies still available for sale anywhere?

Contact Carl's Ford Parts . http://carlsfordparts.com/   He has had them in the past but don't know about currently . If anyone has them new he would.

[67350#1242]

Thanks,  I called Carl - he has them for $300. 

[TA Coupe]

You might try contacting Drew at Air Fuel Spark to see what he has. He has parts for them:
https://www.afscarbs.com/lemans-bowl-parts-and-kit

        Roy

[67350#1242]

Thanks, I haven't decided that I want to spring $300 on a new bowl.  My existing has some warping across the gasket surfaces and I feel that I have to tighten it down too much to make it seal.  I'm going to try a new set of gaskets to see if that will cure it.  If not maybe will look for decent used at a better price. (then again, probably most used ones are warped too).
Kurt.

[roddster]

  Check Ebay.  There were a few pairs (both bowls) last time I looked.  The brass hardware was new but the bowls themselves matched from the 60's.  Except the accelerator pump mounting block.  That had a little cast-in addition.

[67350#1242]

Thanks, I saw those and actually bought a set of pri and sec assemblies (they were Carl's).
I had found that my primary metering block was also warped the same way.  I was able to straighten it, but don't know how I could fix the bow in the bowl surfaces without destroying it.

I figured I should go ahead and get the new ones before they get any more scarce.  It's only money, right?

[kram350]

I fixed a warped bowl by using a 1/2" steel plate with the bowl screwed down to it. Placed in an oven for an 1/2 hour at 400. Let it cool in the oven and it was de-warped.

[67350#1242]

Interesting,  I will have to try that.  It seems counterintuitive because the 4 corners will contact the plate first, right?