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Sears' Carburetors and Parts Keep your Engine Running

For nearly 100 years, combustion engines received fuel thanks to the carburetor, which determines how much gasoline needs to flow into the engine based on the flow of air being drawn into the engine simultaneously. This carefully measured blend of fuel and air is what makes an engine run properly. By the end of the twentieth century, carburetors were replaced in most new automobiles with fuel-injection technology. Carburetors are still used in many of today's new motorcycles and small equipment engines, such as the engines used to operate lawnmowers, chainsaws and outboard motors. And, of course, classic and other well-loved older cars continue to run with help from carburetors.

Are you searching for carburetor components or a complete carburetor kit? Sears offers quality products from either category to help you complete your automotive project quickly. Browse our selection of rebuild kits from Standard Motor Products, hoses and gasoline jets from popular brands like Holley, a wide assortment of spacers and gaskets made by Fel-Pro, and so much more. You can find what you need from our large inventory of engine-related products quickly when you take advantage of our search filters located on the top-left side of your screen. Also find carburetors and components that are currently on sale and available for in-store pickup.

If you are a do-it-yourself type of person, but are unfamiliar with the inner workings of a carburetor, consult an auto mechanic for assistance if you get hung up on instructions in a diagram or repair manual. Carburetors contain many parts that must be in place and adjusted just right in order to work effectively with an engine, but most individuals with a basic knowledge of engines should be able to replace or rebuild a carburetor on their own. Auto experts recommend replacing a carburetor completely and cleanly, if a brand new carburetor is in your budget. Otherwise, rebuild kits contain everything needed to update a carburetor, including gaskets, seals and seats. Be sure to designate a clean, level work surface prior to removing the carburetor; carburetor failures are often attributed to the presence of debris and varnish due to leaky, worn-out gaskets. In fact, right after you remove the carburetor, experts recommend that you cover the intake manifold to also prevent the intrusion of unwanted dirt particles or other tiny items.

While you are working under the hood of your car, inspect the condition of other parts located on or around the engine. You will likely spot buildup of dirt in multiple places and may even discover that certain parts are either damaged or malfunctioning altogether. Clean as much surface area as you can muster, and consider pairing a newly replaced or rebuilt carburetor with a new air filter. Check the electrical system to ensure everything is in working condition, particularly your car engine fans. Any time fuel overheats to the point of boiling, engines take in the fuel and performance is compromised.