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1969stepside · 02-02-2009, 12:21 AM

sat i was at a swap meet in gray tennessee and i seen these q-jets and i asked the guy what he wanted for them. he had 6 and one 2 bbl he thought for a min and he said you can have all seven for 20 bucks(thats right is said 20 bucks) so i said i will check back then as i pondered on it i decided to go and get them. 3 are for a bb and 3 are for a sb. some have ele chokes. some have regular chokes. they are in real good shape. i hope to learn how to rebuild them. iwill get the numbers off them and hopefully some of you can help me decode them.

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2009, 12:25 AM

That's a good deal. I like the q-jets myself...

LockDoc

LuckyHenriksen · 02-02-2009, 12:35 AM

sweet deal

1969stepside · 02-02-2009, 12:47 AM

i know i have gave 20 for just one before

thirdstreettito · 02-02-2009, 02:34 AM

Good deal!

1969stepside · 02-03-2009, 01:00 AM

yea i know its really cool

ETsC10 · 02-03-2009, 01:53 AM

The electric chokes are worth well over what you paid. Well done.

sick69 · 02-03-2009, 02:22 AM

The qjets are great carbes when working correctly, and a huge pain when they aren't. The bad reputation comes from those expecting a worn out 30 year old junk yard carb to perform like a brand new perfectly tuned carb just because they put a basic jet/gasket kit in it.

Anyway great score!

Frank

big_al_71 · 02-03-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick69

The qjets are great carbes when working correctly, and a huge pain when they aren't. The bad reputation comes from those expecting a worn out 30 year old junk yard carb to perform like a brand new perfectly tuned carb just because they put a basic jet/gasket kit in it.

Anyway great score!

Frank

I agree with frank... other than that I guess good score...

1969stepside · 02-03-2009, 07:29 PM

the real appeal to me is that they can be real dirty and still work good this is going to be a learning experience for me

here is one carbs number
17085212
here is another
17082207

67ChevyRedneck · 02-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969stepside

the real appeal to me is that they can be real dirty and still work good this is going to be a learning experience for me

here is one carbs number
17085212
here is another
17082207

is your friend

The first one appears to be off of a 85-89 5.7L or 7.4L truck engine.

http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catal...uck/index.html

The second one was used on 1982 5.0L Pontiacs.

http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catal...iac/index.html

thirdstreettito · 02-03-2009, 07:42 PM

PM sent.

1969stepside · 02-04-2009, 01:42 PM

does anyone know what these carbs are by these numbers?

72BlckButy · 02-04-2009, 03:37 PM

Nice score!

1969stepside · 02-04-2009, 09:04 PM

i am excited about learing all i can about a q-jet and learing how to rebuild them

chipflyer · 02-04-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

i am excited about learing all i can about a q-jet and learing how to rebuild them

A good start is the link below to Lars Grimsruds Quadrajets tuning doc. He is highly regarded over on the corvette forums and is "the" expert when it comes to carbs and distributors.

http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...arb_Tuning.pdf

1969stepside · 02-04-2009, 11:29 PM

thaks

sameyrasmea72 · 02-05-2009, 02:34 AM

How do you tell if they are for a BB or a SB?

**southern parts** · 02-05-2009, 07:55 AM

According to the book i have, carb#17082207 is from a 82 camaro ,305 ,Z/28, manual trans , W/AC. Couldn`t find anything on the other one, maybe its a BOP unit. Woody

chipflyer · 02-05-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

How do you tell if they are for a BB or a SB?

The link I posted above has a section that gives the carb number and application.

02-02-2009, 12:25 AM	#2
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02-02-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
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02-02-2009, 12:47 AM	#4
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: this is cool i know i have gave 20 for just one before __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-02-2009, 02:34 AM	#5
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02-03-2009, 01:00 AM	#6
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: this is cool yea i know its really cool __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-02-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	this is cool sat i was at a swap meet in gray tennessee and i seen these q-jets and i asked the guy what he wanted for them. he had 6 and one 2 bbl he thought for a min and he said you can have all seven for 20 bucks(thats right is said 20 bucks) so i said i will check back then as i pondered on it i decided to go and get them. 3 are for a bb and 3 are for a sb. some have ele chokes. some have regular chokes. they are in real good shape. i hope to learn how to rebuild them. iwill get the numbers off them and hopefully some of you can help me decode them. __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-03-2009, 01:53 AM	#7
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: this is cool The electric chokes are worth well over what you paid. Well done.

02-03-2009, 02:22 AM	#8
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: this is cool The qjets are great carbes when working correctly, and a huge pain when they aren't. The bad reputation comes from those expecting a worn out 30 year old junk yard carb to perform like a brand new perfectly tuned carb just because they put a basic jet/gasket kit in it. Anyway great score! Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

02-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#10
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: this is cool the real appeal to me is that they can be real dirty and still work good this is going to be a learning experience for me here is one carbs number 17085212 here is another 17082207 __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road Last edited by 1969stepside; 02-03-2009 at 07:41 PM.

02-03-2009, 07:42 PM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: this is cool PM sent. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-04-2009, 01:42 PM	#13
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: this is cool does anyone know what these carbs are by these numbers? __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-04-2009, 03:37 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: this is cool Nice score! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-04-2009, 09:04 PM	#15
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: this is cool i am excited about learing all i can about a q-jet and learing how to rebuild them __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-04-2009, 11:29 PM	#17
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: this is cool thaks __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

02-05-2009, 02:34 AM	#18
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02-05-2009, 07:55 AM	#19
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: this is cool According to the book i have, carb#17082207 is from a 82 camaro ,305 ,Z/28, manual trans , W/AC. Couldn`t find anything on the other one, maybe its a BOP unit. Woody

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