My 73 saga

[BillyBlaze]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Billy,

That's a shame...... Check with your local GM dealer and see what they would charge to check this carb out ? It would have to be cheaper than buying another carb and having the same problems finding someone to tune it.

You can google Q-Jet and find all sorts of tech/tune articles that would help straighten this one out.

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Sorry dan76,

This Demon has left me on the roadside 5 times flooding out at traffic lights. After the first time, I installed new floats and float needle valves (from Berry Grant) new fuel filters one before the pump and after then a new return pressure regulator set at 6 lbs. (6 to 71/2 is spec.). I have nearly worn the float valve lock nuts out trying different levels other than spec, I don't know what the deal is with these carbs... I see them on vehicles at shows and you can tell they flood by the brown fuel stains on the intakes.....

This one..... Well..... It gets the sledge treatment before the slam-dunk.....

Well here is why I am thinking of changing over,....I cant find anyone in this area that REALLY knows how to tune a quadrajet however many can do the newer carbs...also the local parts store where I bought the reconditioned Q is willing to take it back and give me the full total spend towards the Edlebrock of my choice.
I figured that I can also get the builder to send back the Edlebrock intake that is made for the Q and exchange it for one to fit the carb I choose, then it should be pretty much install, crank and drive away with a functioning carb.
Anyway thats my train of thought