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1956cameo · 09-09-2010, 06:49 PM

I ruined the threads to the fuel filter housing on my 72 suburbans quadrajet. I am looking for a rebuildable replacement, or a rebuildable main body. I am looking for an early generation quadrajet that is exactly like the one in the pictures below. It needs to have the following number stamped into the D/S rear corner.

7042218 IU It also has the numbers 3471 below the previous numbers.

If you have one of these please post a pic and let me know what you want with shipping costs. My zip code is 77581. Thanks!

Front of Carburator.

Rear of carburator.

It isn't very clear but heres a picture of the stamp numbers on the carburator.

Zoomin · 09-09-2010, 10:21 PM

I had the same thing happen to me. Turns out NAPA had one that was an exact replacement.

shaneschevys · 09-10-2010, 12:46 AM

I may have one I will look in the morning

**6t727t2** · 09-10-2010, 05:59 AM

If your carb is still good, except for the inlet threads, try gesslerheadporting.com I used an inlet adaptor they sell on my orig quad and it worked fine. They have one that rethreads itself, but I went with one that has 2 O rings. Mine was 1'' inlet and 3/8'' fuel line, yours looks the same.

1956cameo · 09-10-2010, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the info. everyone!

Shane, If you can find one that would be great. Just let me know; it doesn't have to be complete it can even be just the housing.

Zoomin, I was hoping some of the auto parts stores would have them. I will definately go that route if I can't locate a used carb.

6t727t2, Thanks. I might have to give that a try, even if I can get another carb. It makes me sick that this happened. Other than this the carb. is in great shape and made the truck run very smooth. Right now we have a newer generation quadrajet on there but the truck is not running anywhere near as good as it did with the original quadrajet.

tcb-1 · 09-10-2010, 08:16 AM

check the wiw threads. I have a very good one I'd like to unload!

shaneschevys · 09-10-2010, 10:48 AM

The one I have looks the same but has the 7042206 QA 1172 numbers on it.

jaros44sr · 09-10-2010, 04:38 PM

I think I have one that would fit your application

1956cameo · 09-10-2010, 11:06 PM

Shane, Let me run those numbers tomorrow and get back with you to see if that one will work. The numbers don't have to be exact (although that would be the most ideal) they just have to show that they are the right model of quadrajet.

tcb-1, I will check it out thanks!

jaros44sr, If you get a chance check that number and let me know what it is. Like I told ShanesChevies the number doesn't have to be exact to mine, only the number depicting the model of quadrajet does. Thanks!

69lemans · 09-11-2010, 01:31 AM

For what it's worth,those last 4 digits are the date code-means it was made on the 347th day of 1971

jaros44sr · 09-11-2010, 07:13 AM

number is 7042202, got a sticker on it that says it was rebuilt, throttle shafts feel tight

1956cameo · 09-11-2010, 05:13 PM

Shane and jaros44SR, I ran the numbers and both of your carburators appear to be the same model as the one I damaged. Could you post a picture of your carbs and a price shipped? Thanks!

tcb-1, I checked your WIW thread and your carb is actually the model older than what I am needing. Thanks for letting me know though.

**DANTIP** · 09-11-2010, 07:43 PM

I am selling the exact 7042218 IU carb to Paul Duncan (Duncan and Son). I believe he has another one he may sell you.

Dan

jaros44sr · 09-11-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

Shane and jaros44SR, I ran the numbers and both of your carburators appear to be the same model as the one I damaged. Could you post a picture of your carbs and a price shipped? Thanks!

here's some pics, looks alittle rusty on the linkage, but it is just lightly rusted

you have a choice...you can pay me 20(which is what I paid) plus shipping or you can just pay for shipping. I myself would go for the latter, but it is up to you

It has a sticker on it that says it was rebuilt and the throttle shafts seem really tight

more pics if you need them

1956cameo · 09-13-2010, 07:01 AM

jaros44sr, Either way sounds good to me. Just let me know an exact amount and I will PM you my address. Maybe I can send some parts to you for free if you just have me pay shipping. Anything you are needing?

Shane, still let me know what you want for yours. I will still need another one for my 72 blazer 402 project.

jaros44sr · 09-13-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

jaros44sr, Either way sounds good to me. Just let me know an exact amount and I will PM you my address. Maybe I can send some parts to you for free if you just have me pay shipping. Anything you are needing

My project is just about done, but I'll keep you in mind. We'll worry about the shipping later, seem s to fit in a flat rate box, so it can't be more than 5 or 10

what's your home addy, so I can ship this out

shaneschevys · 09-13-2010, 11:26 AM

I'll take 30.00 shipped for mine.

jaros44sr · 09-14-2010, 04:30 PM

quad is in the mail to you, not goin' to bother ya for a 10 dollar shipping charge, just remember this and pay it forward someday...have a good one, later

Duncan and son · 09-14-2010, 11:45 PM

1956.. Dan T. is right, Jason and I really like the 7042218 carb. I will pay shipping ( flat rate $10.70 )and a fair salvage price for your old carb.
Thank you Paul

1956cameo · 09-15-2010, 07:22 AM

jaros44sr, I really appreciate all that you are doing! The hospitality on this board is second to none. Don't worry I will definately pay it forward as soon as I get the chance.

Duncan and Son, I may keep my trashed carburator as a parts carb. If I decide its not worth storing I will contact you.

Shane, I am sending you a PM.

Thanks everyone!

09-09-2010, 06:49 PM	#1
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	WTB: Rochester Quadrajet I ruined the threads to the fuel filter housing on my 72 suburbans quadrajet. I am looking for a rebuildable replacement, or a rebuildable main body. I am looking for an early generation quadrajet that is exactly like the one in the pictures below. It needs to have the following number stamped into the D/S rear corner. 7042218 IU It also has the numbers 3471 below the previous numbers. If you have one of these please post a pic and let me know what you want with shipping costs. My zip code is 77581. Thanks! Front of Carburator. Rear of carburator. It isn't very clear but heres a picture of the stamp numbers on the carburator. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-09-2010, 10:21 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet I had the same thing happen to me. Turns out NAPA had one that was an exact replacement. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-10-2010, 12:46 AM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet I may have one I will look in the morning __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

09-10-2010, 05:59 AM	#4
6t727t2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 6,436	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet If your carb is still good, except for the inlet threads, try gesslerheadporting.com I used an inlet adaptor they sell on my orig quad and it worked fine. They have one that rethreads itself, but I went with one that has 2 O rings. Mine was 1'' inlet and 3/8'' fuel line, yours looks the same.

09-10-2010, 07:28 AM	#5
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet Thanks for the info. everyone! Shane, If you can find one that would be great. Just let me know; it doesn't have to be complete it can even be just the housing. Zoomin, I was hoping some of the auto parts stores would have them. I will definately go that route if I can't locate a used carb. 6t727t2, Thanks. I might have to give that a try, even if I can get another carb. It makes me sick that this happened. Other than this the carb. is in great shape and made the truck run very smooth. Right now we have a newer generation quadrajet on there but the truck is not running anywhere near as good as it did with the original quadrajet. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-10-2010, 08:16 AM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet check the wiw threads. I have a very good one I'd like to unload! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

09-10-2010, 10:48 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet The one I have looks the same but has the 7042206 QA 1172 numbers on it. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

09-10-2010, 04:38 PM	#8
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet I think I have one that would fit your application __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-10-2010, 11:06 PM	#9
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet Shane, Let me run those numbers tomorrow and get back with you to see if that one will work. The numbers don't have to be exact (although that would be the most ideal) they just have to show that they are the right model of quadrajet. tcb-1, I will check it out thanks! jaros44sr, If you get a chance check that number and let me know what it is. Like I told ShanesChevies the number doesn't have to be exact to mine, only the number depicting the model of quadrajet does. Thanks! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-11-2010, 01:31 AM	#10
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet For what it's worth,those last 4 digits are the date code-means it was made on the 347th day of 1971

09-11-2010, 07:13 AM	#11
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet number is 7042202, got a sticker on it that says it was rebuilt, throttle shafts feel tight __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-11-2010, 05:13 PM	#12
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet Shane and jaros44SR, I ran the numbers and both of your carburators appear to be the same model as the one I damaged. Could you post a picture of your carbs and a price shipped? Thanks! tcb-1, I checked your WIW thread and your carb is actually the model older than what I am needing. Thanks for letting me know though. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-11-2010, 07:43 PM	#13
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet I am selling the exact 7042218 IU carb to Paul Duncan (Duncan and Son). I believe he has another one he may sell you. Dan

09-13-2010, 07:01 AM	#15
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet jaros44sr, Either way sounds good to me. Just let me know an exact amount and I will PM you my address. Maybe I can send some parts to you for free if you just have me pay shipping. Anything you are needing? Shane, still let me know what you want for yours. I will still need another one for my 72 blazer 402 project. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-13-2010, 11:26 AM	#17
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet I'll take 30.00 shipped for mine. Attached Images __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**



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09-14-2010, 04:30 PM	#18
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet quad is in the mail to you, not goin' to bother ya for a 10 dollar shipping charge, just remember this and pay it forward someday...have a good one, later __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-14-2010, 11:45 PM	#19
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet 1956.. Dan T. is right, Jason and I really like the 7042218 carb. I will pay shipping ( flat rate $10.70 )and a fair salvage price for your old carb. Thank you Paul __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

09-15-2010, 07:22 AM	#20
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: WTB: Rochester Quadrajet jaros44sr, I really appreciate all that you are doing! The hospitality on this board is second to none. Don't worry I will definately pay it forward as soon as I get the chance. Duncan and Son, I may keep my trashed carburator as a parts carb. If I decide its not worth storing I will contact you. Shane, I am sending you a PM. Thanks everyone! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

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