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Dean · 06-25-2004, 01:49 PM

like i've told you before the best place for your quadrajunk is on the shelf.....lol. Seriously you might be needing that new carb sooner or later if that is the problem. I have never regretted switching any of mine out.

Of course maybe there are some quadrajet experts on here. I've never been a big fan.

busterwivell · 06-25-2004, 02:06 PM

Jodie, do you have, or can you borrow, a different carb? Surely someone on the board from your area can help. Sounds like your carb has been a problem since the rebuilding. And don't worry about the burb on your trips, I'm sure we can get you a list of phone numbers to carry along the way, in case of a problem. Let's get that thing running good!

GMCjunkie · 06-25-2004, 02:21 PM

Dean.... How many pounds of fudge and "stuff"

... would it take for you to send me that "Magic" carb... all ready to install??

Buster... Ive searched high and low for "truck buddies" around my area... Theres no one close enough to just bee bop on over here, lol.
Theres a guy down the street that my son works for sometimes, who will check it out and rebuild my carb if necessary, just hate having to pay someone to do stuff for me, then HOPE they didnt "fix" it in to a big ol mess, After the last "mechanic" worked on my truck, we have a new name for that kind of work... "Timmy Rigged".....
thanks again,

Dean · 06-25-2004, 02:45 PM

I might be convinced for fudge and certain "stuff" to send you a few of the quadrajets that I have. You could try them and see if they are any better...... Or maybe you could have one sent out for a professional rebuild?

dubie · 06-25-2004, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCjunkie

we have a new name for that kind of work... "Timmy Rigged".....
thanks again,

Hey now!! I resemble that remark

It's amazing what you can do with some dental floss and jb weld

Hope ya get the bugs worked out of that Burb Jodie

68speedalert · 06-25-2004, 03:09 PM

When you said an aftermarket gas tank I thought about my problem one in jeep. You need to remove your fuel line into the carb and rig up a hose to it, then put the end of the hose in a clear jug (use your imagination). HAve someone start the engine while you look at the hose in the jug. Hold the hose in the bottom of the jug. After it fills a couple of inches, check if there are air bubbles coming out of the hose. If there is, a previous post is right, your sucking air in the system. Could be a hose like said before.

But...the aftermarket tank I was fighting had an internal crack in the supply line, inside the tank, not repairable on the Jeep model. If the supply goes thru the sending unit (like oem), then you could repair it there on you tank.

Steve

ChevLoRay · 06-25-2004, 08:58 PM

"Richard" Head lives down in GA? I thought he was a sperm donor for one of my grandchildren.

I got fed up with the Edelbrock 1405 on my truck and bought a 1901 to replace it. I have been tickled to death with it. Before, the old carb ran waaaay too rich. When I put the new one on it, I had to put a heat shield on the starter since it leaned out the mixture so much. I used to have to replace my No. 2 plug fairly regularly because it would gas foul. I am proud to say that hasn't happened in over a year. Of course, I'm also running a new Accel HEI with the new Edelbrock Q-Jet. But, I'm happy with the way it runs.

I personally like Q-Jets. They have suffered a bad rap, but most of the time it is due to someone who doesn't know their "Richard" from a hole in the ground and fails to properly clean and adjust it. With so many types of electronic fuel injection systems, whether EFI, PFI, etc., we are losing a class of people who know how to build 'em right.

But, I agree. Your problem sounds like a carburetor problem, more than an ignition problem.

crazy longhorn · 06-25-2004, 09:19 PM

It does sound like the problems started with that carb rebuild.....still , i will toss 1 more distributor thought out. i have seen the HEI dist have problems with breaking the 2 wires into the pickup coil. The vac advance walks the pickup coil around all the time, & they will run good at times, or hit a spot where the broken wires do not contact & basically run rough & erratically. Best of luck,crazyL

06-25-2004, 02:06 PM	#27
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Jodie, do you have, or can you borrow, a different carb? Surely someone on the board from your area can help. Sounds like your carb has been a problem since the rebuilding. And don't worry about the burb on your trips, I'm sure we can get you a list of phone numbers to carry along the way, in case of a problem. Let's get that thing running good! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

06-25-2004, 02:21 PM	#28
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Dean.... How many pounds of fudge and "stuff" ... would it take for you to send me that "Magic" carb... all ready to install?? Buster... Ive searched high and low for "truck buddies" around my area... Theres no one close enough to just bee bop on over here, lol. Theres a guy down the street that my son works for sometimes, who will check it out and rebuild my carb if necessary, just hate having to pay someone to do stuff for me, then HOPE they didnt "fix" it in to a big ol mess, After the last "mechanic" worked on my truck, we have a new name for that kind of work... "Timmy Rigged"..... thanks again, __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

06-25-2004, 03:09 PM	#31
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	When you said an aftermarket gas tank I thought about my problem one in jeep. You need to remove your fuel line into the carb and rig up a hose to it, then put the end of the hose in a clear jug (use your imagination). HAve someone start the engine while you look at the hose in the jug. Hold the hose in the bottom of the jug. After it fills a couple of inches, check if there are air bubbles coming out of the hose. If there is, a previous post is right, your sucking air in the system. Could be a hose like said before. But...the aftermarket tank I was fighting had an internal crack in the supply line, inside the tank, not repairable on the Jeep model. If the supply goes thru the sending unit (like oem), then you could repair it there on you tank. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

06-25-2004, 08:58 PM	#32
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	"Richard" Head lives down in GA? I thought he was a sperm donor for one of my grandchildren. I got fed up with the Edelbrock 1405 on my truck and bought a 1901 to replace it. I have been tickled to death with it. Before, the old carb ran waaaay too rich. When I put the new one on it, I had to put a heat shield on the starter since it leaned out the mixture so much. I used to have to replace my No. 2 plug fairly regularly because it would gas foul. I am proud to say that hasn't happened in over a year. Of course, I'm also running a new Accel HEI with the new Edelbrock Q-Jet. But, I'm happy with the way it runs. I personally like Q-Jets. They have suffered a bad rap, but most of the time it is due to someone who doesn't know their "Richard" from a hole in the ground and fails to properly clean and adjust it. With so many types of electronic fuel injection systems, whether EFI, PFI, etc., we are losing a class of people who know how to build 'em right. But, I agree. Your problem sounds like a carburetor problem, more than an ignition problem. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 06-26-2004 at 01:16 PM.

06-25-2004, 09:19 PM	#33
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	It does sound like the problems started with that carb rebuild.....still , i will toss 1 more distributor thought out. i have seen the HEI dist have problems with breaking the 2 wires into the pickup coil. The vac advance walks the pickup coil around all the time, & they will run good at times, or hit a spot where the broken wires do not contact & basically run rough & erratically. Best of luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-25-2004, 01:49 PM	#26
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	like i've told you before the best place for your quadrajunk is on the shelf.....lol. Seriously you might be needing that new carb sooner or later if that is the problem. I have never regretted switching any of mine out. Of course maybe there are some quadrajet experts on here. I've never been a big fan.

06-25-2004, 02:45 PM	#29
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I might be convinced for fudge and certain "stuff" to send you a few of the quadrajets that I have. You could try them and see if they are any better...... Or maybe you could have one sent out for a professional rebuild?



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