Cheapest place to buy Holley 4160 marine carb

[Jason.H.]

This may have been covered but im not having much luck finding it using the search. I have a 1990 tristar with indmar ford 351. It's time for a new carbeurator im afraid. I have been searching trying to find the best price on one. Skidim.com just seems so overpriced, but everyone swears by them. Anyone purchase one from any other reputable dealers? I see them on summit and this site, marinecarbs.com. All the different list numbers have me worried, I have no idea which one is the correct one.

On marinecarbs its the second from the bottom and its under 300 bucks.. what do you guys think? My budget is a little tight so trying to make the best of the situation. Thank you everyone.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Originally Posted by Jason.H.

This may have been covered but im not having much luck finding it using the search. I have a 1990 tristar with indmar ford 351. It's time for a new carbeurator im afraid. I have been searching trying to find the best price on one. Skidim.com just seems so overpriced, but everyone swears by them. Anyone purchase one from any other reputable dealers? I see them on summit and this site, marinecarbs.com. All the different list numbers have me worried, I have no idea which one is the correct one.

On marinecarbs its the second from the bottom and its under 300 bucks.. what do you guys think? My budget is a little tight so trying to make the best of the situation. Thank you everyone.

Any reason why you aren't having it rebuilt? I hate to guess how many carbs I have rebuilt without any issues.

[Jason.H.]

I dont think the carb I have now is a 4160. Plus it is very corroded and the butterfly shafts seem worn. From reading though a lot of posts on here I came to the conclusion that I just need to upgrade to the 4160. The previous owner said he had just rebuilt it before I bought the boat two years ago. Boat has trouble starting cold or hot. Have to give it a lot of throttle. I just can't get it working right. I don't have the experience with carburetors like some of you guys have.

[mgs96ps]

FYI...there is a Holley 4160 for sale on SKI-IT-AGAIN under the parts-engine tab for 100 dollars.

[Xjet2011]

If you have a 4160 you can send it right to Holley and they will rebuild it for $ 300.00 I believe a new one cost about $ 600.00. Or you can get the rebuild kit from Holley Part number 703-29 cost is $ 36.95 from Holley. I just had one of mine rebuilt by a local mechanic.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

I have a 4160 from an 89 Prostar on my "to be rebuilt" shelf. I could move it to the front of the the line and and have it ready in a week or two. If you are interested, send me a PM.

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[Ron Grover]

I sent mine to Holley a few years ago and they rebuilt it runs great.

[hairlesshacker]

http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/m...relholley.aspx

You can get one from national carbs.
Some folks don't seem to like them, because they're not all original, and so a renew kit won't work on it down the road...

But I bought one from them last summer. Bolted it on and it just worked.

[wheelerd]

Originally Posted by hairlesshacker

http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/m...relholley.aspx

You can get one from national carbs.
Some folks don't seem to like them, because they're not all original, and so a renew kit won't work on it down the road...

But I bought one from them last summer. Bolted it on and it just worked.

+2
I purchased one from National many moons ago for my TriStar. Worked great.
I see they are $220 now -- mine was maybe $150 back then.

[Cloaked]

Originally Posted by hairlesshacker

http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/m...relholley.aspx

You can get one from national carbs.
Some folks don't seem to like them, because they're not all original, and so a renew kit won't work on it down the road...

But I bought one from them last summer. Bolted it on and it just worked.

Glad you had good luck.

-1 (yes negative one)

More bad than good that has been posted here on the forum about their service and warranty and initial product.

Good carbs aren't cheap and cheap carbs aren't good.

Buy a new carb (get over being stingy in this hobby ) or send your carb back to Holley in Bowling Green, KY for a professional rebuild. $250 + $20 for shipping.

I used to rebuild my own (stingy) with the gasket kit but that is a far cry from a professional rebuild/calibration etc. Don't take my word for it. Call them and find out...

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