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**truckdude239** · 05-31-2008, 05:52 AM

i got a 4 barrel qjet i need to adjust the floats on because my truck keeps flooding how would i do this?

**VetteVet** · 05-31-2008, 06:17 AM

Does this help?
http://www.4wheelnoffroad.com/qjet.html

Make sure the float dosen't have a crack or pinhole in it and if it's plastic it may be soaking up fuel and becoming heavier. This will cause flooding also.

**truckdude239** · 05-31-2008, 01:30 PM

not really this is a reman carb it runs good but i bought it almost a year ago and just now installed it but the warranty is gone on it

Bus Ted Knuckle · 05-31-2008, 03:36 PM

Hold down GENTLY on the needle side and push down on the float. Careful or it'll fold up. You have to make sure that the float is not rubbing up against the side of the bowl too, or it will bind and keep flooding. They may well be your problem to begin with, especially if it has been tossed around some in storage. Or you could have a piece of trash under your needle.

Oh, and one more thing, make sure your float is clipped to the back of the float arm, if it isn't, that'll cause it to flood too. But that is probably not your problem since you bought it remanufactured (I would hope not anyway).

05-31-2008, 05:52 AM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	how to adjust a qjet i got a 4 barrel qjet i need to adjust the floats on because my truck keeps flooding how would i do this? __________________ 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

05-31-2008, 06:17 AM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	Re: how to adjust a qjet Does this help? http://www.4wheelnoffroad.com/qjet.html Make sure the float dosen't have a crack or pinhole in it and if it's plastic it may be soaking up fuel and becoming heavier. This will cause flooding also. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

05-31-2008, 01:30 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: how to adjust a qjet not really this is a reman carb it runs good but i bought it almost a year ago and just now installed it but the warranty is gone on it __________________ 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

05-31-2008, 03:36 PM	#4
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: how to adjust a qjet Hold down GENTLY on the needle side and push down on the float. Careful or it'll fold up. You have to make sure that the float is not rubbing up against the side of the bowl too, or it will bind and keep flooding. They may well be your problem to begin with, especially if it has been tossed around some in storage. Or you could have a piece of trash under your needle. Oh, and one more thing, make sure your float is clipped to the back of the float arm, if it isn't, that'll cause it to flood too. But that is probably not your problem since you bought it remanufactured (I would hope not anyway). __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER Last edited by Bus Ted Knuckle; 05-31-2008 at 03:48 PM.

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