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[Baldeagle SR]

Yes raising the float will allow more fuel in the carb When I rebuilt these carbs , I would adj the float level a little less than level. which would allow less gas in the float bowl. This would help and maybe even help gas mileage. If your are drag racing you want the float a little higher. But not 3/8 of an inch.
Does your carb have the 2 air screws in the front? Some of the later Q jets had them blocked off.
Hope this helps. The parts house should be able to tell you from that number what it came off of.
Rich
my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

[Kim57]

Sounds like your getting it to run pretty good.
Congrats.
Kim

[sqrlnts]

Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

Does your carb have the 2 air screws in the front?

Yes, mine is adjustable. I have played with them but not with a vacuum gauge, just adjusting by ear.

Originally Posted by Kim57

Sounds like your getting it to run pretty good.
Congrats.
Kim

Thanks Kim!

[Baldeagle SR]

That's how I adjusted the air screws , just by ear. works good.
Rich

[sqrlnts]

Grrrrrr, my brakes are pissing me off.... I rebuilt the master cylinder 4 months ago and it worked great up till this week. I now have to pump the pedal. The pedal firms up every stroke but slowly goes to the floor. No external leaks, not losing fluid.

Is the master cylinder seal, not sealing to the bore? Will a new seal help here?

Time to upgrade this single brick.....

Thanks.

[Baldeagle SR]

It is bypassing in the cyl itself. My experience 30 years worth that a duel master cyl is not worth rebuilding. and don't get a rebuilt one either. a new one is only about $15 more. Hope this helps Rich

[55Cameo]

Just checked out your whole thread. Looks great man. I like what you have done and your making good progress on the truck.

Hopefully one of these days I'll be able to drive up there and check yours out in person.

[dubie]

Time to bite the bulletin and get a dual bud (funds permitting) I know what its like the scrimp and beg to throw money into one of these
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[sqrlnts]

Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

It is bypassing in the cyl itself. My experience 30 years worth that a duel master cyl is not worth rebuilding. and don't get a rebuilt one either. a new one is only about $15 more. Hope this helps Rich

Yes it does, thanks.

Originally Posted by 55Cameo

Just checked out your whole thread. Looks great man. I like what you have done and your making good progress on the truck.

Hopefully one of these days I'll be able to drive up there and check yours out in person.

Thanks man! Wait till it cools off then come on by!

Originally Posted by dubie

Time to bite the bulletin and get a dual bud (funds permitting) I know what its like the scrimp and beg to throw money into one of these
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I hear ya. I should have listened to everyone in the build phase. You know how it gets, hurry up, hurry up, gotta get it going.....

[dubie]

I hear ya bud. I did the same thing and it bit me in the ass. We'll get it right some time
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[Baldeagle SR]

Originally Posted by 55Cameo

Just checked out your whole thread. Looks great man. I like what you have done and your making good progress on the truck.

Hopefully one of these days I'll be able to drive up there and check yours out in person.

I hope you do come up. Let me know if you are coming.
Rich

[87Lowrider]

Just finished the thread.. great work so far!

I just got back from Gilbert/Mesa a couple weeks ago... 115/117 out there when I was there. Had some great BBQ in Gilbert (Didn't know they knew how to make BBQ in AZ) /Ken

[19666Trucker]

nice looking truck, you going over to Dino's party

[sqrlnts]

Originally Posted by 19666Trucker

nice looking truck, you going over to Dino's party

Thanks, I did not know he was having another party. When/where, is there a link?

[19666Trucker]

Go in the az room, it this friday at 5 at 18st and Indian school rd

[sqrlnts]

Gotcha, thanks for the info sounds like a good time. Can't make it though, will be at Goodguys all day tomorrow!

[sqrlnts]

Some updates. New cast TCI trans pan has fixed the tranny leak, sweet no more spots in the driveway!!!

Bought a metric $**** ton of Quadrajet parts and 3 complete carbs. Ended up shelving my piece and running with one that the PO had been using, runs and idles like a champ. Up to 12 MPG from 8 MPG inner city only driving.

Rebuilt the master cylinder and the brakes work perfect again. (Sorry Dubie!!!! can't quit being a cheap a$$)

Its getting cold here, down to 58*. Decided to hook up the heater side of the new Vintage Air system. Works like a champ! for 58*

[sqrlnts]

And some random cars from Goodguys!!!

[Daze57]

great picts !!!! thank you for sharing

love the silver henry j !!!!

[mud.man.rj]

Yes, thanks for the pic's, some beautiful rides.

[Kim57]

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.
Kim

[skymangs]

Build looks great! x2 on the rebuilt masters... they are hit and miss, and if you don't bench bleed them, you'll be scratching your head all day. Looking forward to the next installment!

[sqrlnts]

I just wanted to update. I installed the new window channels, felts, and wipers from California Truck Shop. The kit cost $79. Its probably the best money I have spent on this project.

The difference in reduced cab noise from vibrations is amazing. I can actually hear myself think. The doors shut so much more solid now. Hell, I ran it up to speed on the freeway and am half convinced I no longer have a tire out of balance. Good stuff!!

[sqrlnts]

Finished up the bed floor. Used 2x6 Douglas Fir. I painted the bottom of the boards and burned the topsides with a torch. I plan to beat the snot out of it with a bunch of chains then seal it up.

wheel wells are next.....

[sqrlnts]

Painted the grill black, was blue before. Also shortened up the bumper on both sides about 1.5". I think it blends into the body much better now. Before it was sticking way out and I was afraid of hooking another car in parking lots.