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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston, Texas
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Hey all,
I have a quick question... On my new motor (carb to pan), I am having trouble getting the truck to start cold without starter spray. As soon as I spray - it starts right up and stays running. I am running a rebult Q-jet (Autozone special). The only equipment that isn't hooked up is the charcoal canister. |
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: valleysprings,california
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electric choke,,,,,or manual?
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
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could be a couple of things: is the gas in the tank old? have you checked the fuel strainer in the gas tank? did you change to electronic ignition? if so did you run a new wire to provide 12volts to the system?
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Houston, Texas
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I got it... I took the choke plate off a couple of days ago, and when I put it back on the linkage was sticking. I don't remember hitting the linkage, but the linkage was not allowing the choke plate to open.
I really need to get an electric choke to go on the Q-jet - anybody know of a conversion kit?? Thanks PS - Last week I used POR15's fuel tank cleaner and sealer - it worked like a charm. |
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA
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I would be interested in information on an electric choke also.
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada
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it is kinda hard to convert a non electric choke q-jet to an electric version, if it was me I would find a q jet with electric choke, they are not too hard to find
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
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It could be the rebuild on the carb. I have had several from Kragen Auto, who has Ouadrajets rebuilt by Holly and only one out of three are worth keeping. Holly may build a good carb but as for the quality control on the rebuilts, all I can say is Im glad I don't depend on one for a daily driver. I had the Q-jet rebuilt on my 80 Vette 6 years ago and its still running great. It was a shop rebuilt, not an exchange from a discount parts house. Cost about the same as buying a rebuilt but I know it was done right when you know who the players are!
Just my 3 cents worth. |
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