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Old 07-08-2007, 10:07 PM   #1
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guys my old 70 gmc will cut off

the carb was running rich and now I think its not gettin enough gas it is a holly 4 barrel kinda old though but it has been built not to long ago. I used to be able to melt the tires

COULD YA HELP ME OUT
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Old 07-09-2007, 06:26 AM   #2
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Re: guys my old 70 gmc will cut off

I'd start by checking all fuel filters, fuel pressure, check vacuum lines and do a vacuum gauge test. Then I'd check the fuel float levels in the carb bowls.

If you find nothing suspicious, take your carb model number to the speed shop and get a couple of bowl and metering body gaskets and maybe a few o-rings (if required). Then pull both the bowls for inspection. Check the needle and seat in particular to verify it's operating as it should, looking for debris and sediment, corrosion, etc. Ensure they swing freely. Verify the power valve isn't blown. While checking the needle and seats, make sure there's no fuel inside either of the floats.

That should get you started. Tell us what you find.
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Old 07-09-2007, 09:12 AM   #3
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Re: guys my old 70 gmc will cut off

Would it be easier to put a new holly or edelbrock 4 barrel on it to save some time and money?
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Old 07-09-2007, 02:44 PM   #4
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Re: guys my old 70 gmc will cut off

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Would it be easier to put a new holly or edelbrock 4 barrel on it to save some time and money?
Easier? Yes.
Save Time? Yes.
Save Money? No. The gaskets and maybe a needle/seat would cost less than $50. Heck, you might even get a whole Holley rebuild kit for that amount.

Since time "is" money, I usually use $15 per hour (give or take) as a yardstick to evaluate these kind of decisions.

Assuming the old one isn't "worn-out", if a new carb costs $400 after taxes, and a kit is $50, then you'd have to spend $350 in labor (23 hours) rebuilding/adjusting it before it'll make sense to replace it. This also assumes you're mechanically inclined. If not then you're probably be better off replacing it and paying the $400.
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Old 07-09-2007, 04:18 PM   #5
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Re: guys my old 70 gmc will cut off

just as a qualifier... i consider myself a mechanical novice (i can read and follow directions), and i was able to rebuild my qjet and get the truck to start on the first try.

ive got a little bit of mechanical experience under my belt (ive never done anything deeper than sparkplugs on the engine, but i have changed a fuel pump and rebuilt the front driveshaft on my Z71. if you have any basic mechanical skills, you can probably do the rebuild kit yourself (tho you might have to have a knowledgeable friend help you tune it back again).
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