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DevilDog Aggie · 08-10-2012, 09:21 AM

I am waiting on a package from Cliff to rebuild my Quadrajet tonight/tomorrow. While I was working on checking for vacuum leaks, ignition problems etc, I noticed a pull handle in the cab next to the parking brake. Hadn't noticed it before. Not really sure how, since every time I get in the cab, it is right there.

I assume it is for the choke?? I guess my biggest question is, what position should it be in for starting and then running? In to start, out to run? or vice versa.

DevilDog Aggie · 08-10-2012, 10:22 AM

Here are some pics. It has a divorced choke, if that makes a difference.

dubds10 · 08-10-2012, 10:27 AM

You talking about the black knob which is the vent lever or the white handle which is the ebrake release? If you have a stock choke hooked up still it's be on the top right of the gauge cluster or beside it in that area. I've seen a couple different locations as people change them around over the years.

DevilDog Aggie · 08-10-2012, 10:46 AM

DUH!!!! Like I said, showing my ignorance!!!! I guess the good thing is I am not afraid to admit what I don't know and ask for help! :-) I was shooting in the dark with the lever when I saw it. When I noticed it, I was getting pretty flustrated with her and didn't even bother to look under the dash. Looking at the pic my wife just sent, it is obvious!! Explains why I can't find it in any of my books! No pulls on the dash at all. Having a problem with her stalling when you put her in gear. She will run like a top in park and level. But put her on an incline or in gear and she bogs down and dies. Replaced the HEI cap/rotor/capacitor/module/coil/wires/plugs, checked for vacuum leaks, etc but still get the same result. That is why I was leaning towards the carb rebuild. Thought maybe it might be a float issue.

dubds10 · 08-10-2012, 11:15 AM

That could be anything from simple adjustment problems to a bad tranny. Does it do it in all gears? R, N, D, 1, 2?? This should probably be moved to the regular forum though not in the projects forum. I had a tranny go on me and it ran great in P and N lol But in any gears the car just died. That's when I knew the tranny finally gave up on me haha Cycle it through the gears on flat land and see what the vehicle does as well.

DevilDog Aggie · 08-10-2012, 11:54 AM

Thanks! It basically does it in all gears except P/N. I pulled the tranny cover and replaced filter and fluid and just did a base visual inspection of what I could see. Granted, not much, but there were no filings or pieces in the old fluid or filter. I am in the process of getting her running so I can start rebuilding a little at a time. But if it needs to move, no problem here!

08-10-2012, 09:21 AM	#1
DevilDog Aggie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 147	Showing my ignorance! I am waiting on a package from Cliff to rebuild my Quadrajet tonight/tomorrow. While I was working on checking for vacuum leaks, ignition problems etc, I noticed a pull handle in the cab next to the parking brake. Hadn't noticed it before. Not really sure how, since every time I get in the cab, it is right there. I assume it is for the choke?? I guess my biggest question is, what position should it be in for starting and then running? In to start, out to run? or vice versa.

08-10-2012, 10:22 AM	#2
DevilDog Aggie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 147	Re: Showing my ignorance! Here are some pics. It has a divorced choke, if that makes a difference. Attached Images

08-10-2012, 10:27 AM	#3
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Showing my ignorance! You talking about the black knob which is the vent lever or the white handle which is the ebrake release? If you have a stock choke hooked up still it's be on the top right of the gauge cluster or beside it in that area. I've seen a couple different locations as people change them around over the years. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

08-10-2012, 10:46 AM	#4
DevilDog Aggie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 147	Re: Showing my ignorance! DUH!!!! Like I said, showing my ignorance!!!! I guess the good thing is I am not afraid to admit what I don't know and ask for help! :-) I was shooting in the dark with the lever when I saw it. When I noticed it, I was getting pretty flustrated with her and didn't even bother to look under the dash. Looking at the pic my wife just sent, it is obvious!! Explains why I can't find it in any of my books! No pulls on the dash at all. Having a problem with her stalling when you put her in gear. She will run like a top in park and level. But put her on an incline or in gear and she bogs down and dies. Replaced the HEI cap/rotor/capacitor/module/coil/wires/plugs, checked for vacuum leaks, etc but still get the same result. That is why I was leaning towards the carb rebuild. Thought maybe it might be a float issue.

08-10-2012, 11:15 AM	#5
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Showing my ignorance! That could be anything from simple adjustment problems to a bad tranny. Does it do it in all gears? R, N, D, 1, 2?? This should probably be moved to the regular forum though not in the projects forum. I had a tranny go on me and it ran great in P and N lol But in any gears the car just died. That's when I knew the tranny finally gave up on me haha Cycle it through the gears on flat land and see what the vehicle does as well. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

08-10-2012, 11:54 AM	#6
DevilDog Aggie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 147	Re: Showing my ignorance! Thanks! It basically does it in all gears except P/N. I pulled the tranny cover and replaced filter and fluid and just did a base visual inspection of what I could see. Granted, not much, but there were no filings or pieces in the old fluid or filter. I am in the process of getting her running so I can start rebuilding a little at a time. But if it needs to move, no problem here!



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