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71C-10DAD · 03-17-2007, 02:47 AM

how to adjust the carb on my truck. Is there any easy straight forward way to tell me an easy way to do this. Truck runs like crap spits and sputters when i get on it, backfires and whatnot. Any help would be great. Or any one close by that would do it for a steak dinner.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-17-2007, 03:33 AM

what carb do you have?? the stock quadrajet? if so with the truck off turn the idle mix screws all the way in clock wise then back them out about 3 1/2-4 turns then with the truck fully warmed up adjust them till the truck runs right, and also when i tune mine i play with the idle screw and the screw for the choke if needed, i hope that helps any, if not someone will give you better info im sure

kbs71 · 03-17-2007, 10:04 AM

Try here, http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/QJetTuningPaper.doc and http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/myqjet.htm

farmerfred · 03-17-2007, 03:20 PM

If you have an Edelbrock Performer, check out http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gi...delbrock_1.htm

Edelbrock's own site can be helpful, too. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/index.shtml They even have some videos that were helpful.

71C-10DAD · 03-17-2007, 07:27 PM

thanks guys. it isnt stock carb previous owner said that they bought it new from o'reily's

1BadSS · 03-17-2007, 07:42 PM

Do you need help?

71C-10DAD · 03-17-2007, 07:57 PM

Yes bad have tried some of what these guys have said but can't seem to get it right.

1BadSS · 03-17-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71C-10DAD

Yes bad have tried some of what these guys have said but can't seem to get it right.

Where are you at?

71C-10DAD · 03-18-2007, 03:45 AM

Just moved to Louisburg straight down 69 Highway.

**Boog** · 03-18-2007, 06:49 AM

Hey Dad. You didn't mention it but we'll assume the ignition system is fresh or in good shape? You won't be able to get it to run right if the ignition is weak as in old plug wires, corroded terminals in dist cap and fouled up spark plugs, vacumn advance and centrifugal advance or base timing is off. I always make sure the base timing is right, advance right then move on to the carb last to fine tune it. I also use a vacumn gauge to set the idle mixture screws.

71C-10DAD · 03-18-2007, 09:35 PM

that is all stuff that probably needs done. thought that by adjusting the carb i might help it some. time to start saving some money.

*rage'nrat638* · 03-18-2007, 09:45 PM

whats up with this stuff, is everybody broke these days? i sure know i am..i get about 15.00 on a good weekend to spend for truck parts.. and that sure don't go far

i am broke for money i am rich in love
give me the money

piecesparts · 03-18-2007, 10:24 PM

I am betting that it is an Edelbrock carb ---since it was bought at O'Reilly's. They usually have the Edels on the shelf. Just a question from the back seat, here. What is your timing set at? You mentioned coughing, sputtering, and back firing; Maybe we should get the basics set first. The carb should be the easiest part of this situation.

71C-10DAD · 03-19-2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

I am betting that it is an Edelbrock carb ---since it was bought at O'Reilly's. They usually have the Edels on the shelf. Just a question from the back seat, here. What is your timing set at? You mentioned coughing, sputtering, and back firing; Maybe we should get the basics set first. The carb should be the easiest part of this situation.

dont know how to set it. or what it would be at.

piecesparts · 03-19-2007, 08:45 PM

So, where in Kansas are you? I live in Lebo, that is just East of Emporia.

71C-10DAD · 03-20-2007, 06:20 AM

just a 45 minute drive straight south of kc.

03-17-2007, 02:47 AM	#1
71C-10DAD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 105	trying to teach myself.... how to adjust the carb on my truck. Is there any easy straight forward way to tell me an easy way to do this. Truck runs like crap spits and sputters when i get on it, backfires and whatnot. Any help would be great. Or any one close by that would do it for a steak dinner. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 .

03-17-2007, 03:33 AM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: trying to teach myself.... what carb do you have?? the stock quadrajet? if so with the truck off turn the idle mix screws all the way in clock wise then back them out about 3 1/2-4 turns then with the truck fully warmed up adjust them till the truck runs right, and also when i tune mine i play with the idle screw and the screw for the choke if needed, i hope that helps any, if not someone will give you better info im sure __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-17-2007, 10:04 AM	#3
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: trying to teach myself.... Try here, http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/QJetTuningPaper.doc and http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/myqjet.htm __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

03-17-2007, 03:20 PM	#4
farmerfred Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 66	Re: trying to teach myself.... If you have an Edelbrock Performer, check out http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gi...delbrock_1.htm Edelbrock's own site can be helpful, too. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/index.shtml They even have some videos that were helpful. __________________ 1972 C-20 350

03-17-2007, 07:27 PM	#5
71C-10DAD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 105	Re: trying to teach myself.... thanks guys. it isnt stock carb previous owner said that they bought it new from o'reily's __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 .

03-17-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: trying to teach myself.... Do you need help? __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

03-17-2007, 07:57 PM	#7
71C-10DAD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 105	Re: trying to teach myself.... Yes bad have tried some of what these guys have said but can't seem to get it right. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 .

03-18-2007, 03:45 AM	#9
71C-10DAD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 105	Re: trying to teach myself.... Just moved to Louisburg straight down 69 Highway. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 .

03-18-2007, 06:49 AM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,447	Re: trying to teach myself.... Hey Dad. You didn't mention it but we'll assume the ignition system is fresh or in good shape? You won't be able to get it to run right if the ignition is weak as in old plug wires, corroded terminals in dist cap and fouled up spark plugs, vacumn advance and centrifugal advance or base timing is off. I always make sure the base timing is right, advance right then move on to the carb last to fine tune it. I also use a vacumn gauge to set the idle mixture screws. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-18-2007, 09:35 PM	#11
71C-10DAD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 105	Re: trying to teach myself.... that is all stuff that probably needs done. thought that by adjusting the carb i might help it some. time to start saving some money. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 .

03-18-2007, 09:45 PM	#12
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: trying to teach myself.... whats up with this stuff, is everybody broke these days? i sure know i am..i get about 15.00 on a good weekend to spend for truck parts.. and that sure don't go far i am broke for money i am rich in love give me the money

03-18-2007, 10:24 PM	#13
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: trying to teach myself.... I am betting that it is an Edelbrock carb ---since it was bought at O'Reilly's. They usually have the Edels on the shelf. Just a question from the back seat, here. What is your timing set at? You mentioned coughing, sputtering, and back firing; Maybe we should get the basics set first. The carb should be the easiest part of this situation.

03-19-2007, 08:45 PM	#15
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: trying to teach myself.... So, where in Kansas are you? I live in Lebo, that is just East of Emporia.

03-20-2007, 06:20 AM	#16
71C-10DAD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 105	Re: trying to teach myself.... just a 45 minute drive straight south of kc. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 .



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