HD8 Carb. Value

[dancrim]

I would like to get a realistic value on a set of 2
HD8 Carbs (Healey). Good shape, recently rebuilt. A trade is in the wind and I don't want to end up just holding the shaft as usual. Thanks in advance.

 

[germanmichel]

Hello dancrim,

this is a difficult question.
I would like to give you further questions like this. What does "good shape " mean ? It can be everything.
How well is it "rebuild"... ? Is it really a healey carb ?
In all my questions, it is a risk of unkown ...
Only what you have done by yourself or by a specialist, you know what is done.
For me it sounds like "how much costs a green healey"
Try to find out how must cost a new one,compare it with a price of a professional rebuild. Nearly the difference is the the price that I would pay.

Bye- michel who has carbs that works well, with a little clearance..

 

[dancrim]

They are Healey Carbs. for sure, all complete.
They look good and underwent the "lower level rebuild kit"
rebuild.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

The major wear point for HD8s is the throttle shaft bushings. If there's more than a teensy bit of play they should be re-bushed (preferably) or have an oversize shaft fitted.

I think a new pair goes for about $1,500 (not sure--may be more). Have heard there's issues with the castings not being correct on the new ones; some people would probably prefer rebuilt original, assuming no wear on the vacuum piston or bodies or in the throats (pretty much everything else can be repaired or replaced).

I would think someone would be willing to go up to $750--i.e. half of new--or more but, as always, they're worth what someone's willing to pay.

 

[Legal Bill]

See what they are getting on ebay.

 

[dougie]

I sold a very good used set of SU HD8's with a restored BJ8 heat shield and restored air cleaners with correct Cooper decals for $550 on EBay a month ago. I was a little disappointed, I felt their valve was more like $850.

Dougie

 

[Marvin Gruber]

I bought a set last year, complete with linkage for $200. I bought them mainly for the fuel bowls lids. I had one the lid was broken. Shafts felt good.

Marv

BTW - Legal Bill, I think I have an extra inside lock cover. Will look and see

 

[Marvin Gruber]

I bought a set last year, complete with linkage for $200. I bought them mainly for the fuel bowls lids. I had one the lid was broken. Shafts felt good.

Marv

BTW - Legal Bill, I think I have an extra inside lock cover. Will look and see