Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-06-2017, 11:10 PM

1971 C-10 402

It runs like a top, but it hasn't been rebuilt in a long while. Considering the rest of the truck will be mostly restored, I figure a fresh carb. is in order. It no longer has a choke. I believe it had a divorced choke, and I may be missing some linkage as well. Hopefully the service can set me up with everything needed for the choke as well.

On a side note, as a learning experience - I needed a carb. for my beater because the Rochester in that didn't have a choke either. Not having replaced a carb. before, and because I "chose" to learn how on my "good truck", I paid to have an Edlebrock installed. It runs like a top and probably gets better gas mileage, but I did lose some guts. Apparently as "standard" replacement carbs. go, Edlebrook is practical, while Holley offers power. Had I known that, I may have run with a Holley. It's a driver, but I do miss the power.

Thanks for any input/recommendations

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-06-2017, 11:17 PM

On another side note, as a learning experience: Also found out they make an electric choke for these carbs. Don't know what's involved, like whether or not my carb. has the required parts, but in hindsight again.........

52napco · 01-06-2017, 11:33 PM

Bob stone aka the carb doctor is the man!!!! Best money you will ever spend.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-06-2017, 11:48 PM

Sean Murphy Induction does a good job. I just got my restored q-jet back for the blazer build from SMI.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-07-2017, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52napco

Bob stone aka the carb doctor is the man!!!! Best money you will ever spend.

Thanks. By chance is he in Pennsylvania? Other than that, I see Carburetor Doctor in Canada.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-07-2017, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Sean Murphy Induction does a good job. I just got my restored q-jet back for the blazer build from SMI.

Noted, thank you

52napco · 01-07-2017, 09:05 AM

Yes he is in pa

yuccales · 01-07-2017, 12:33 PM

Tony,
If you enjoy going "hands on" and like Q-Jets, get Cliff Ruggles book "How To Rebuild And Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors". Darn good book with lots of great info! Pictures alone are worth the price of admission.

**70cst** · 01-07-2017, 12:52 PM

More possibilities

http://cliffshighperformance.com/index.html

http://www.carburetorusa.com/

I believe this is the service that I used ...
http://www.thecarbshop.com/

dfwright · 01-07-2017, 01:04 PM

I had mine rebuilt by Mark at Quadrajet Power, at the recommendation of another member here. He did a great job, at a reasonable price. The fact that he was local to me was a bonus!

One Stop Quadrajet Shop

**leddzepp** · 01-07-2017, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52napco

bob stone aka the carb doctor is the man!!!! Best money you will ever spend.

x2

**davischevy** · 01-08-2017, 12:09 AM

I'm sure any of the people mentioned are great, but I use this guy.

http://customrebuiltcarbs.com/contact.php3

ranger danger · 01-08-2017, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Sean Murphy Induction does a good job. I just got my restored q-jet back for the blazer build from SMI.

Sean is where I got mine from. Ran like a Swiss watch right out of the box!

http://www.smicarburetor.com/

**dmjlambert** · 01-08-2017, 11:14 AM

If you are going for a stock setup and want inexpensive, and ready to bolt on and go, I recommend National Carburetors. http://nationalcarburetors.com/
I like my Quadrajet from them.

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-08-2017, 11:51 AM

The Edelbrock carb should have practically the same "guts" as the Q-jet or Holley. Possibly the secondary throttles are not opening due to the linkage adjustments. You can get a kit to put electric choke on the ED carb. If it is running good & mileage is respectful I would leave it on there.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-08-2017, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

The Edelbrock carb should have practically the same "guts" as the Q-jet or Holley. Possibly the secondary throttles are not opening due to the linkage adjustments. You can get a kit to put electric choke on the ED carb. If it is running good & mileage is respectful I would leave it on there.

That was my first thought (2nds), but I believe they're opening. I'll do a visual when the weather allows it. The Edelbrock does have a choke.

coreyjhen · 01-08-2017, 12:44 PM

I've had good results from Jet in California. They offer several levels of custom tuning: http://jetchip.com/product-category/...ter-quadrajet/

01-06-2017, 11:10 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations 1971 C-10 402 It runs like a top, but it hasn't been rebuilt in a long while. Considering the rest of the truck will be mostly restored, I figure a fresh carb. is in order. It no longer has a choke. I believe it had a divorced choke, and I may be missing some linkage as well. Hopefully the service can set me up with everything needed for the choke as well. On a side note, as a learning experience - I needed a carb. for my beater because the Rochester in that didn't have a choke either. Not having replaced a carb. before, and because I "chose" to learn how on my "good truck", I paid to have an Edlebrock installed. It runs like a top and probably gets better gas mileage, but I did lose some guts. Apparently as "standard" replacement carbs. go, Edlebrook is practical, while Holley offers power. Had I known that, I may have run with a Holley. It's a driver, but I do miss the power. Thanks for any input/recommendations __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-06-2017, 11:17 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations On another side note, as a learning experience: Also found out they make an electric choke for these carbs. Don't know what's involved, like whether or not my carb. has the required parts, but in hindsight again......... __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-06-2017, 11:33 PM	#3
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations Bob stone aka the carb doctor is the man!!!! Best money you will ever spend.

01-06-2017, 11:48 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations Sean Murphy Induction does a good job. I just got my restored q-jet back for the blazer build from SMI. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-07-2017, 09:05 AM	#7
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations Yes he is in pa

01-07-2017, 12:33 PM	#8
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations Tony, If you enjoy going "hands on" and like Q-Jets, get Cliff Ruggles book "How To Rebuild And Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors". Darn good book with lots of great info! Pictures alone are worth the price of admission.

01-07-2017, 12:52 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations More possibilities http://cliffshighperformance.com/index.html http://www.carburetorusa.com/ I believe this is the service that I used ... http://www.thecarbshop.com/ __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-07-2017 at 01:04 PM.

01-07-2017, 01:04 PM	#10
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations I had mine rebuilt by Mark at Quadrajet Power, at the recommendation of another member here. He did a great job, at a reasonable price. The fact that he was local to me was a bonus! One Stop Quadrajet Shop __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

01-08-2017, 12:09 AM	#12
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations I'm sure any of the people mentioned are great, but I use this guy. http://customrebuiltcarbs.com/contact.php3 __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-08-2017, 11:14 AM	#14
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,859	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations If you are going for a stock setup and want inexpensive, and ready to bolt on and go, I recommend National Carburetors. http://nationalcarburetors.com/ I like my Quadrajet from them.

01-08-2017, 11:51 AM	#15
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations The Edelbrock carb should have practically the same "guts" as the Q-jet or Holley. Possibly the secondary throttles are not opening due to the linkage adjustments. You can get a kit to put electric choke on the ED carb. If it is running good & mileage is respectful I would leave it on there.

01-08-2017, 12:44 PM	#17
coreyjhen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 110	Re: Rochester carburetor rebuild service recommendations I've had good results from Jet in California. They offer several levels of custom tuning: http://jetchip.com/product-category/...ter-quadrajet/

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