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slikside · 10-15-2010, 02:26 PM

I know that the pros and cons of various carbs have been debated at length here, and that each of us have our own reasons for going the way we do. Having said that, I THINK I've decided to stay with my Q-jet, and get Cliff Ruggles book and kit for the rebuild, and send him my throttle plate for the busshing refit. My question is, have any of you used his book to rebuild your own q-jet? What did you like/dislike about the book and / or process? Is his book any better than the factory overhaul manual (which I have)?

Any other advice you might offer would be great.....like, should I have my head examined for even thinking about it?!

Thanks all.

mshirey · 10-15-2010, 09:06 PM

I used Cliff's book to modify my qjet after upgrading the cam. Lots of good performance modification tips and tips to improve the idle circuit. You really do need to carefully read the book as some of the instructions can be confusing. My end result was good. I greatly improved the idle and transitions from the idle circuit to primary circuit and secondary circuit. Way different from working on a holley and think the book is worth it if you need to perform modifications. I would not buy it if I was only doing a rebuild.

slikside · 10-20-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mshirey

I used Cliff's book to modify my qjet after upgrading the cam. Lots of good performance modification tips and tips to improve the idle circuit. You really do need to carefully read the book as some of the instructions can be confusing. My end result was good. I greatly improved the idle and transitions from the idle circuit to primary circuit and secondary circuit. Way different from working on a holley and think the book is worth it if you need to perform modifications. I would not buy it if I was only doing a rebuild.

thanks for the input. Mine is a totally stock application...still original in fact. So I'm not seeking any performance modifications, just a stock rebuild. the factory overhaul manual is quite detailed, so maybe i'll just go with that for now. Thanks again.

Billhilly · 10-20-2010, 07:37 PM

Bought the book and read though it. Talked to 'Deb' (in the office at Cliff's)yesterday and told her I would email my info up but got busy last night. Woke to an email from her checking I had the correct email address's etc. Emailed Cliff this morning explaining what I was doing/wanting. Got a great email back two hours later! Pretty happy with the service so far!

Jayss109 · 10-20-2010, 10:04 PM

I also like Bruce Roe's book

Amazon.com: Rochester Carburetors...
Between both books, they cover everything!

Jayss109 · 10-20-2010, 10:10 PM

I also like Bruce Roe's book http://www.amazon.com/Rochester-Carb...d_bxgy_b_img_b

Between both books, they cover everything!

10-15-2010, 02:26 PM	#1
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,179	Q-jet rebuild and Ruggles book I know that the pros and cons of various carbs have been debated at length here, and that each of us have our own reasons for going the way we do. Having said that, I THINK I've decided to stay with my Q-jet, and get Cliff Ruggles book and kit for the rebuild, and send him my throttle plate for the busshing refit. My question is, have any of you used his book to rebuild your own q-jet? What did you like/dislike about the book and / or process? Is his book any better than the factory overhaul manual (which I have)? Any other advice you might offer would be great.....like, should I have my head examined for even thinking about it?! Thanks all.

10-15-2010, 09:06 PM	#2
mshirey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 110	Re: Q-jet rebuild and Ruggles book I used Cliff's book to modify my qjet after upgrading the cam. Lots of good performance modification tips and tips to improve the idle circuit. You really do need to carefully read the book as some of the instructions can be confusing. My end result was good. I greatly improved the idle and transitions from the idle circuit to primary circuit and secondary circuit. Way different from working on a holley and think the book is worth it if you need to perform modifications. I would not buy it if I was only doing a rebuild. __________________ Mike 67' GMC Fleetside

10-20-2010, 07:37 PM	#4
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Q-jet rebuild and Ruggles book Bought the book and read though it. Talked to 'Deb' (in the office at Cliff's)yesterday and told her I would email my info up but got busy last night. Woke to an email from her checking I had the correct email address's etc. Emailed Cliff this morning explaining what I was doing/wanting. Got a great email back two hours later! Pretty happy with the service so far! __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

10-20-2010, 10:04 PM	#5
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Q-jet rebuild and Ruggles book I also like Bruce Roe's book Amazon.com: Rochester Carburetors... Between both books, they cover everything! __________________ Cadillac Powered

10-20-2010, 10:10 PM	#6
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Q-jet rebuild and Ruggles book I also like Bruce Roe's book http://www.amazon.com/Rochester-Carb...d_bxgy_b_img_b Between both books, they cover everything! __________________ Cadillac Powered



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