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izzy_Britton · 06-19-2013, 07:48 PM

My apologies if this has been posted before. I did do some looking for it but found nothing with my limited resources at the moment.

I am currently traveling out of town and my truck is acting strangely. I am unsure whether it is the carb, trans, or computer.

So my question is this: Assuming that it is either the carb or computer, can i swap out the carb with something better?

What carb can I install that will still run and can i install said carb in place of the computer controlled carb without replacing the distributor?

which carb would any of you recommend over the computer controlled q-jet that i MIGHT be able to buy in the local auto parts retailer?

I am about 250 miles from home, if i could replace the carb to get me home and it is a worth while replacement I would like to keep it installed. I do not need to worry about emissions controls or restrictions as i am smog exempt where i live.

Thanks in advance, any help is gratefully appreciated.

-Izzy

06-19-2013, 07:48 PM	#1
izzy_Britton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 632	86 Carb Replacement Question My apologies if this has been posted before. I did do some looking for it but found nothing with my limited resources at the moment. I am currently traveling out of town and my truck is acting strangely. I am unsure whether it is the carb, trans, or computer. So my question is this: Assuming that it is either the carb or computer, can i swap out the carb with something better? What carb can I install that will still run and can i install said carb in place of the computer controlled carb without replacing the distributor? which carb would any of you recommend over the computer controlled q-jet that i MIGHT be able to buy in the local auto parts retailer? I am about 250 miles from home, if i could replace the carb to get me home and it is a worth while replacement I would like to keep it installed. I do not need to worry about emissions controls or restrictions as i am smog exempt where i live. Thanks in advance, any help is gratefully appreciated. -Izzy __________________ WHO_DCTC - Wifes 05 Z-71 Build - Now defunct as she decided she wants an Escalade too Cream Puff - LS'd Square - Slow going on the back burner Tripple Threat - 3 Wrecks for the price of one build thread Project Delongdium - Step-Sons Plastic Clad 2003 Avalanche - DONE and Delivered.