Edelbrock Carbs...1407 vs 1901 Differences? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 03-31-2002, 12:37 PM

Talking about carbs...What's the difference between the 1406 and the 1901?
I know the 1901 is a direct Quad replacement but are there advantages with the 1406 carb?

lukecp · 03-31-2002, 01:47 PM

The 1901 is a Quadrajet carb, exactly alike the carbs that came on these trucks new. The 1400-series carbs are squarebore carbs, with the secondaries only being a little bigger than the primaries. They both use metering rods to control fuel. They are both good carbs, but i would rather have the 1406 because it is $200 cheaper.

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

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My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.

**70cst** · 03-31-2002, 02:20 PM

Another question...What is a divorce choke?

lukecp · 03-31-2002, 02:27 PM

A divorced choke is the mechanism that makes you choke come on when your engine is cold. It looks kind of like a small tape measure, and sits on the intake manifold right next to the carb. It is attached by a linkage to the choke on the Qjet carb. IMO, a electric choke is WAY better then the divorced style. If you get a Edelbrock Qjet, it would proably be a good idea to get the style for a 80's truck, that has a electric choke on it already. If you get a squarebore, get the electric choke model instead of the manual choke.

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

drop_shift@hotmail.com

My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.

03-31-2002, 12:37 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Edelbrock Carbs...1407 vs 1901 Differences? Talking about carbs...What's the difference between the 1406 and the 1901? I know the 1901 is a direct Quad replacement but are there advantages with the 1406 carb? __________________ 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!

03-31-2002, 01:47 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	The 1901 is a Quadrajet carb, exactly alike the carbs that came on these trucks new. The 1400-series carbs are squarebore carbs, with the secondaries only being a little bigger than the primaries. They both use metering rods to control fuel. They are both good carbs, but i would rather have the 1406 because it is $200 cheaper. ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-31-2002, 02:20 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Another question...What is a divorce choke? __________________ 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!

03-31-2002, 02:27 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	A divorced choke is the mechanism that makes you choke come on when your engine is cold. It looks kind of like a small tape measure, and sits on the intake manifold right next to the carb. It is attached by a linkage to the choke on the Qjet carb. IMO, a electric choke is WAY better then the divorced style. If you get a Edelbrock Qjet, it would proably be a good idea to get the style for a 80's truck, that has a electric choke on it already. If you get a squarebore, get the electric choke model instead of the manual choke. ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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