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cliffsta · 10-21-2004, 04:43 PM

Based on the advice I've received here, I've decided to spend 50ish bucks to rebuild my carburetor rather than spend 250 bucks on a 50/50 chance with a Tawaiin rebuilt unit. What kit do you guys recommend? I want one that includes the accelerator pump and any other moving/working parts inside, not just the gaskets. Do the kits autozone, etc, sell include the accelerator pump? Any imput is appreciated.

cliffsta · 10-22-2004, 04:05 PM

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I know FOR A FACT several of you guys rebuild your carbs. What kit do y'all use?

76cheyenne · 10-22-2004, 04:20 PM

There has been so many carb threads I don't think people like talking about them any more. lol I couldn't tell you were or what rebuilt kit to get because I need to do it myself.

**swervin ervin** · 10-22-2004, 04:21 PM

To tell you the truth, I've bought a bunch of kits for Q-jets over the years from several different makers. There isn't much difference in quality from one to the other. The ones I've seen and used all looked about the same.

It will come with every thing you need to rebuild it but they don't come with floats. The new floats are not the hollow bronze like the old carbs used to have. They would get pin holes in the them fill with gas, causing the float to drop and use too much gas. The newer float are solid and don't get gas soaked. You wouldn't really have to replace these floats, but if you do, you will have to buy it seperate. I think they are about 8 bucks by themselves.

Don't forget to buy some carb dip cause the cleaning is 90% of how good the rebuild will be. Check the throttle shafts to see if they are worn excessively. Also check the air horn to see if it warped from over tightening.

*1972C10* · 10-22-2004, 06:40 PM

Thorsen makes a good kit.. And i suggest getting a brass float Those neoprene ones are junk

Ill tell you how to test them thou Place the float on the floor and then stomp your foot on it If it leaves a wet spot its bad

10-21-2004, 04:43 PM	#1
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Carb rebuild kit Based on the advice I've received here, I've decided to spend 50ish bucks to rebuild my carburetor rather than spend 250 bucks on a 50/50 chance with a Tawaiin rebuilt unit. What kit do you guys recommend? I want one that includes the accelerator pump and any other moving/working parts inside, not just the gaskets. Do the kits autozone, etc, sell include the accelerator pump? Any imput is appreciated. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-22-2004, 04:05 PM	#2
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	TTT I know FOR A FACT several of you guys rebuild your carbs. What kit do y'all use? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-22-2004, 04:20 PM	#3
76cheyenne No more Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 134	There has been so many carb threads I don't think people like talking about them any more. lol I couldn't tell you were or what rebuilt kit to get because I need to do it myself. __________________ 1976 Chevy K10 CheyenneTrue Duals with glasspacks and cutouts, Blacked out tails, Rockford Fosgate H/U with 2 Sony Xplode 6x9s and 2 8" MTX Subs with a Alpine Amp. New front clip in primer. For Sale $2000 obo

10-22-2004, 04:21 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	To tell you the truth, I've bought a bunch of kits for Q-jets over the years from several different makers. There isn't much difference in quality from one to the other. The ones I've seen and used all looked about the same. It will come with every thing you need to rebuild it but they don't come with floats. The new floats are not the hollow bronze like the old carbs used to have. They would get pin holes in the them fill with gas, causing the float to drop and use too much gas. The newer float are solid and don't get gas soaked. You wouldn't really have to replace these floats, but if you do, you will have to buy it seperate. I think they are about 8 bucks by themselves. Don't forget to buy some carb dip cause the cleaning is 90% of how good the rebuild will be. Check the throttle shafts to see if they are worn excessively. Also check the air horn to see if it warped from over tightening. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

10-22-2004, 06:40 PM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Thorsen makes a good kit.. And i suggest getting a brass float Those neoprene ones are junk Ill tell you how to test them thou Place the float on the floor and then stomp your foot on it If it leaves a wet spot its bad



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