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Husker · 12-17-2007, 01:50 PM

I have a Stock Quadrajet that has probaly never been rebuilt and it needs one. Would it be wiser putting a kit in the Q-jet or buy an Edelbrock. I am not concerned with it being stock.
I turned the mixture screws while running and nothing seemed to change, I was told when you do this it needs a good soaking and kit.
Thanks
Ron

huero · 12-17-2007, 06:35 PM

My vote is to keep the q-jet.
But, only if you have a q-jet professional rebuild it.

**70cst** · 12-17-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huero

My vote is to keep the q-jet.
But, only if you have a q-jet professional rebuild it.

x2 Thats what I am going to have done. I have an Edelbrock carb/manifold and I am going back to the stock carb/manifold on my 402.

dan42 · 12-17-2007, 06:45 PM

I have a new edelbrock on my '70 and a rebuilt q-jet on my '67, and the '70 starts a lot easier. Once it's running though, the '67 runs great. The jury is still out, but I'm leaning towards the edelbrock right now.

bad6772 · 12-17-2007, 07:17 PM

imo nothing is better than a properly tuned q jet .
although i run a edelbrock 600
finding some one who(knows) how to rebuild a q jet is a hard thing to do altogether

67shortie · 12-17-2007, 07:26 PM

Q-jets are hard to beat.

I agree with everyone else, a properly rebuilt Q-jet is the way to go

brianthelion02 · 12-17-2007, 08:08 PM

The old style quadrajunks are gettin hard to find,i love them!!!!!!!!

soba_03 · 12-17-2007, 08:25 PM

I just replace the old QJ on my truck. I searched the wed and actualy found one on e-bay from one of the carb vendors that said rebuilt. Sure enough it had been cleaned and rebuilt. Now running the numbers off the carb it was for a Nova with a 307 and air, but it works perfectly and is a side inlet carb, like the one that came off and it ran perfectly right out of the box. It cost me 95 plus shipping. Checked on having the original rebuilt and it was over 150.

They are out there... Rochester 2G

Regards.....

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 12-17-2007, 10:12 PM

I'm replacing my Holley in the new year. I have a Edelbrock intake (RPM) on my truck now and I'm going to an Edelbrock 1450 as they recommend this combination. Cost $268.00 bucks. Hard to get a prof. rebuild for that. It's not like I don't have the factory set up either because I do. I have the intake, QG, air cleaner, valve covers and all the heat sheild stuff that I could put on but going Edelbrock anyway. I like the look of it and my truck is not stock. So thats what I'm doin ....

esll.

72armyswbtruck · 12-17-2007, 10:18 PM

Nothing wrong with a properly tuned q_Jet, however I prefer an electric choke Carter AFB

**WorkinLonghorn** · 12-17-2007, 10:23 PM

Just get a can of carb cleaner and if you have a compresor the job is pretty straightforward. Make sure you check for and repair any leaks in the bottom.(The instructions don't mention that).Also check the jet sizes compared to stock specs and replace the float if it has the old plastic one.

cruiserman · 12-17-2007, 10:39 PM

Rebuild it yourself. Not much to it.

Old Goat · 12-18-2007, 02:06 AM

http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/index.html

GET Cliff's book and do it yourself. He is the best for rebuild also.

Nothing beats a properly set up QJet.
I say this after wearing out two Holly spread bores and trying an Edelbrock b4 going back to an original QJet on my 67 GTO.

smbrouss70's Dad

**Boog** · 12-18-2007, 02:22 AM

When deciding to rebuild a Qjet make sure the throttle shaft isn't loose in the throttle plate. It will suck air there and a rebuild will not help much. There are bushing kits available to repair this but finding someone experienced at it might be difficult. And you can buy an electric choke conversion from Summit and some parts stores for the Qjet. Some Qjets from the late 70's to early 80's came with electric chokes from factory. They work very well.

Old Goat · 12-18-2007, 04:03 AM

Check out post #8, here;

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=544029

**truckdude239** · 12-18-2007, 04:23 AM

i'm putting a reman q jet on my trucj from advance auto parts got it for 150 buxs

cdowns · 12-18-2007, 05:56 AM

the book oldgoat listed is very good to have// the book the kit some carbcleaner and if you want to get fancy and get some anodizing paint you can have a great running reliable carb and save yourself over a hundred bucks in the process

Husker · 12-18-2007, 06:08 PM

Thanks for all of the help. I will have to get that book.
This place is GREAT.
Ron

GREASEMONKEY72 · 12-18-2007, 06:20 PM

i rebuilt my qjet myself over a year ago and its still runnin better than it did before i rebuilt it

**special-K** · 12-19-2007, 02:09 AM

The low-mile Edelbrock on my Sierra is leaking real bad,I just noticed this weekend.I don`t know which one it is,yet.It`s leaking out of the left side while sitting and not running.I`ve never had any problems with the good old Q-jet.

Gray Ghost · 12-19-2007, 03:29 AM

Be smart....get the Edelbrock. Finding a rebuilder that can properly build the Q-jet is a rarity in most places. I ran a 1406 on my Elky for 7 years without a problem. Try that with a Q.

**70cst** · 12-19-2007, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Elk

Be smart....get the Edelbrock. Finding a rebuilder that can properly build the Q-jet is a rarity in most places. I ran a 1406 on my Elky for 7 years without a problem. Try that with a Q.

Geeee...with a Quad seven years means its just getting broken in. It still comes down to experience and do you want a stock looking engine. As mentioned I have the Edelbrock carb/manifold set up and I am going to go back with the my stock set up not because it the Edelbrock carb/manifold caused me any problems. Either set up should do you fine as the replies would testify to. Good Luck.

Old Goat · 12-27-2007, 12:44 AM

The Edelbrock ran OK, BUT the performance on my 67 GTO was like night and day after I went back to a QuadraJet!

Husker · 12-27-2007, 03:49 AM

Old Goat thanks for your help, I have the Quad off and boxed up. I am going to send it to Cliff Ruggles and have him do it. He is running a few months behind but I will probaly be happier in the end.
Ron

Shyguy · 12-27-2007, 04:27 AM

I guess it is like other things on these trucks it comes down to personal preference.

I like the Q-Jets and my son likes the Holleys.

I rebuilt a a Q-Jet on my '72 GMC back in the 80's and I guess I was lucky because it came out great.

The '71 Chevy I presently have has a Q-Jet and it runs real good, of course my engine is stock.

Hope you all have a safe and Merry Christmas.

Danny-Southeast Missouri

12-17-2007, 01:50 PM	#1
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Rebuild or buy new I have a Stock Quadrajet that has probaly never been rebuilt and it needs one. Would it be wiser putting a kit in the Q-jet or buy an Edelbrock. I am not concerned with it being stock. I turned the mixture screws while running and nothing seemed to change, I was told when you do this it needs a good soaking and kit. Thanks Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

12-17-2007, 06:35 PM	#2
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: Rebuild or buy new My vote is to keep the q-jet. But, only if you have a q-jet professional rebuild it.

12-17-2007, 06:45 PM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Rebuild or buy new I have a new edelbrock on my '70 and a rebuilt q-jet on my '67, and the '70 starts a lot easier. Once it's running though, the '67 runs great. The jury is still out, but I'm leaning towards the edelbrock right now. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-17-2007, 07:17 PM	#5
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Rebuild or buy new imo nothing is better than a properly tuned q jet . although i run a edelbrock 600 finding some one who(knows) how to rebuild a q jet is a hard thing to do altogether

12-17-2007, 07:26 PM	#6
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Rebuild or buy new Q-jets are hard to beat. I agree with everyone else, a properly rebuilt Q-jet is the way to go __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

12-17-2007, 08:08 PM	#7
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Rebuild or buy new The old style quadrajunks are gettin hard to find,i love them!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

12-17-2007, 08:25 PM	#8
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 560	Re: Rebuild or buy new I just replace the old QJ on my truck. I searched the wed and actualy found one on e-bay from one of the carb vendors that said rebuilt. Sure enough it had been cleaned and rebuilt. Now running the numbers off the carb it was for a Nova with a 307 and air, but it works perfectly and is a side inlet carb, like the one that came off and it ran perfectly right out of the box. It cost me 95 plus shipping. Checked on having the original rebuilt and it was over 150. They are out there... Rochester 2G Regards.....

12-17-2007, 10:12 PM	#9
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Rebuild or buy new I'm replacing my Holley in the new year. I have a Edelbrock intake (RPM) on my truck now and I'm going to an Edelbrock 1450 as they recommend this combination. Cost $268.00 bucks. Hard to get a prof. rebuild for that. It's not like I don't have the factory set up either because I do. I have the intake, QG, air cleaner, valve covers and all the heat sheild stuff that I could put on but going Edelbrock anyway. I like the look of it and my truck is not stock. So thats what I'm doin .... esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

12-17-2007, 10:18 PM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Rebuild or buy new Nothing wrong with a properly tuned q_Jet, however I prefer an electric choke Carter AFB __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-17-2007, 10:23 PM	#11
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Rebuild or buy new Just get a can of carb cleaner and if you have a compresor the job is pretty straightforward. Make sure you check for and repair any leaks in the bottom.(The instructions don't mention that).Also check the jet sizes compared to stock specs and replace the float if it has the old plastic one. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

12-17-2007, 10:39 PM	#12
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 210	Re: Rebuild or buy new Rebuild it yourself. Not much to it. __________________ 72 C2500 LWB 402 Sierra Grande 05 Odyssey 08 Tundra

12-18-2007, 02:06 AM	#13
Old Goat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 18	Re: Rebuild or buy new http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/index.html GET Cliff's book and do it yourself. He is the best for rebuild also. Nothing beats a properly set up QJet. I say this after wearing out two Holly spread bores and trying an Edelbrock b4 going back to an original QJet on my 67 GTO. smbrouss70's Dad

12-18-2007, 02:22 AM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Rebuild or buy new When deciding to rebuild a Qjet make sure the throttle shaft isn't loose in the throttle plate. It will suck air there and a rebuild will not help much. There are bushing kits available to repair this but finding someone experienced at it might be difficult. And you can buy an electric choke conversion from Summit and some parts stores for the Qjet. Some Qjets from the late 70's to early 80's came with electric chokes from factory. They work very well. __________________ 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

12-18-2007, 04:03 AM	#15
Old Goat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 18	Re: Rebuild or buy new Check out post #8, here; http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=544029

12-18-2007, 04:23 AM	#16
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Rebuild or buy new i'm putting a reman q jet on my trucj from advance auto parts got it for 150 buxs __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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12-18-2007, 05:56 AM	#17
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rebuild or buy new the book oldgoat listed is very good to have// the book the kit some carbcleaner and if you want to get fancy and get some anodizing paint you can have a great running reliable carb and save yourself over a hundred bucks in the process __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-18-2007, 06:08 PM	#18
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Rebuild or buy new Thanks for all of the help. I will have to get that book. This place is GREAT. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

12-18-2007, 06:20 PM	#19
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Rebuild or buy new i rebuilt my qjet myself over a year ago and its still runnin better than it did before i rebuilt it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

12-19-2007, 02:09 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rebuild or buy new The low-mile Edelbrock on my Sierra is leaking real bad,I just noticed this weekend.I don`t know which one it is,yet.It`s leaking out of the left side while sitting and not running.I`ve never had any problems with the good old Q-jet. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-19-2007, 03:29 AM	#21
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Rebuild or buy new Be smart....get the Edelbrock. Finding a rebuilder that can properly build the Q-jet is a rarity in most places. I ran a 1406 on my Elky for 7 years without a problem. Try that with a Q. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-27-2007, 12:44 AM	#23
Old Goat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 18	Re: Rebuild or buy new The Edelbrock ran OK, BUT the performance on my 67 GTO was like night and day after I went back to a QuadraJet!

12-27-2007, 03:49 AM	#24
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Rebuild or buy new Old Goat thanks for your help, I have the Quad off and boxed up. I am going to send it to Cliff Ruggles and have him do it. He is running a few months behind but I will probaly be happier in the end. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

12-27-2007, 04:27 AM	#25
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Rebuild or buy new I guess it is like other things on these trucks it comes down to personal preference. I like the Q-Jets and my son likes the Holleys. I rebuilt a a Q-Jet on my '72 GMC back in the 80's and I guess I was lucky because it came out great. The '71 Chevy I presently have has a Q-Jet and it runs real good, of course my engine is stock. Hope you all have a safe and Merry Christmas. Danny-Southeast Missouri

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