Quote Originally Posted by dod View Post
hi dusky,
thanks for your comments, i might have to use the 5k for now as i have to save for another carb... btw, would you know how much a 3k carb would cost? whether surplus or brand new... i noticed though my 5k carb is much simpler than the 2e carb, some components were not connected to the 5k carb, the actuator is actually not used anymore...
Dear dod:

Matagal na ako di bumibili ng carburador. I really can't say what the price is now, I do know that the newer carbs use a lot of plastic components, which tends to make them more susceptible to cracking and breakage.

If you're happy with the 5k then by all means keep on using it.

If you're looking for carbs try calle Antipolo in Tondo, or Giant in Banawe they usually have carbs set aside for sale.

If you go to Giant, first ask for the price at the front desk - you can haggle and ultimately you will find the base price - that's what you will pay regardless for a good or bad part.

Then, hang around until the mechanics go on break.

Talk to them and get to know them. Bumili ka ng merienda for them.

If you find someone you can work with come to an off-the-table agreement (maybe Php 200 to 500 depending on the carbs you want) and have them pick or set up a nice carb for you.

A little kindness goes a long way. Share the love.

That way you will get the best parts they have been hoarding just for customers who understand how to make an 'inside' deal.

That's how I used to do it.

Regards,

Dusky Lim