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BB72CHEVKT · 06-05-2007, 11:10 PM

I bought a repop tank and sent it back. I am having my tank refurbished. I
haven't heard it run on anything but 15 yr old gas until tonight. She sounded
pretty good there is a small exhaust leak in rear pipes and carb has a leak.
The truck is all stock. Would you rebuild the quadrajet or replace with aftermarker and keep the original carb so you could replace if necessary to restore orginality. Oh yeah it does have duals so not 100%completely orginial
but real close.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 06-05-2007, 11:46 PM

I love the Q-Jet. My vote is to keep it

wibilly · 06-06-2007, 08:00 AM

you can't beat a properly tuned q jet

AR15DEFENSE · 06-06-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

you can't beat a properly tuned q jet

sb69chevy · 06-06-2007, 03:19 PM

BB72: I'm in the same situation w/ the tank and qjet. Haven't bought a reproduction tank, but was looking in that direction. From the sounds of it, I may go your route and refurb my original tank. If you don't mind me asking, how much is this going to run you? I'd also be curious to know how much it would cost to have the qjet rebuilt, since I know nothing about this.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-06-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sb69chevy

BB72: I'm in the same situation w/ the tank and qjet. Haven't bought a reproduction tank, but was looking in that direction. From the sounds of it, I may go your route and refurb my original tank. If you don't mind me asking, how much is this going to run you? I'd also be curious to know how much it would cost to have the qjet rebuilt, since I know nothing about this.

To have the tank redone I was given an estimate of $150 to $180. I dropped it off this morning but the person I spoke to on the phone was not in today to say if it would be the $150 or the $180. I assume it depends on how jacked up the inside of the tank is when they clean it. As far as the carb goes I have decide to keep the qjet for now. I do not think I have the know how to properly rebuild the carb so I'm going to check on finding a good person to do it at the right price.

RACINJASON22 · 06-06-2007, 03:35 PM

I vote keep the Q-jet also.

RJ22...

jgrh64 · 06-06-2007, 05:39 PM

if you have the time I've used the "at home" reconditioning kits with success on two vehicles-never a problem you just have to FOLLOW the directions to the tee, and its cheaper too

**truckdude239** · 06-06-2007, 06:15 PM

i bought a new 4 bbl qjet at advance for 150 buxs

Fred T · 06-06-2007, 06:34 PM

With the qjet, you will be best off if you can find someone local who has been rebuilding them for years. While they appear simple to rebuild, they can be finicky and need things like throttle shaft wear and horn warpage checked closely.

I cannot recommend buying an assembly line rebuild. While some work good for years, others don't. The biggest problems are they mix parts and don't check fit and wear as close as I prefer.

06-05-2007, 11:10 PM	#1
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Couldn't wait any longer I bought a repop tank and sent it back. I am having my tank refurbished. I haven't heard it run on anything but 15 yr old gas until tonight. She sounded pretty good there is a small exhaust leak in rear pipes and carb has a leak. The truck is all stock. Would you rebuild the quadrajet or replace with aftermarker and keep the original carb so you could replace if necessary to restore orginality. Oh yeah it does have duals so not 100%completely orginial but real close. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 09-03-2009 at 03:47 PM.

06-05-2007, 11:46 PM	#2
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Couldn't wait any longer I love the Q-Jet. My vote is to keep it __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

06-06-2007, 08:00 AM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Couldn't wait any longer you can't beat a properly tuned q jet __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

06-06-2007, 03:19 PM	#5
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Couldn't wait any longer BB72: I'm in the same situation w/ the tank and qjet. Haven't bought a reproduction tank, but was looking in that direction. From the sounds of it, I may go your route and refurb my original tank. If you don't mind me asking, how much is this going to run you? I'd also be curious to know how much it would cost to have the qjet rebuilt, since I know nothing about this. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-06-2007, 03:35 PM	#7
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Couldn't wait any longer I vote keep the Q-jet also. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-06-2007, 05:39 PM	#8
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Couldn't wait any longer if you have the time I've used the "at home" reconditioning kits with success on two vehicles-never a problem you just have to FOLLOW the directions to the tee, and its cheaper too __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

06-06-2007, 06:15 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Couldn't wait any longer i bought a new 4 bbl qjet at advance for 150 buxs __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-06-2007, 06:34 PM	#10
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Couldn't wait any longer With the qjet, you will be best off if you can find someone local who has been rebuilding them for years. While they appear simple to rebuild, they can be finicky and need things like throttle shaft wear and horn warpage checked closely. I cannot recommend buying an assembly line rebuild. While some work good for years, others don't. The biggest problems are they mix parts and don't check fit and wear as close as I prefer. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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