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How can I disassemble the plunger to replace the lather on a 1936 carburetor? The one I have does not want to come apart and I can not see a way to remove and replace the lather.
Thank you, Al Howe

What is a "lather"?

Al, If you have a '36 carburetor it will have a round plunger shaft with nut, washer, lock washer holding the leather. If you have a later replacement like a 569S it will have a rectangular plunger shaft and non-removable leather. Contact Dean Echols who should have a replacement.

If your problem is the leather is hard and shriveled so it does not contact the sides of the tube but otherwise not damaged you can try to soak it in light oil, neetsfoot oil or ATF. The oil will swell dry leather and make it more flexible.

Thank you very much; this answers the question & I love the roar of the Chevy four of my 1927.
Al Howe