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Andre's 72 GMC · 08-13-2012, 10:56 PM

I just bought a 72’ C20 Chevy Pickup with a 350/TH350 and the QuadraJet carb needs rebuilding. It’s leaking from one of the primary throttle shafts. I suspect a stuck needle or bad float. I know these carbs require some TLC but when done right are great!

Any particular advice or experience you've had with one of the big carb remanufacturers on the Internet? There are a lot of them, but pricing fluctuates wildly as do core charges. They all brag about being the best.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated!! I also heard that Holley and Edelbrock make a direct replacement, ideas there too?

Thanks,

Andre'

72' Chevy C20 Cheyenne Super
68' GMC C2500

**oldgold70c10** · 08-13-2012, 11:15 PM

Get the book by Cliff Ruggles and you will be far ahead of the game.
Google his name and you will find him. He also does rebuilds and repairs. He is probably the best Q-jet guy out there.

SS Tim · 08-13-2012, 11:17 PM

Welcome to the board! My understanding is Cliff's is the place to go for anything Q-jet. http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/

**70cst** · 08-13-2012, 11:30 PM

http://www.recarbco.com/

RECARBCP ...

I sent my Q-Jet to the LINK above and it came back like a new carb. I am well pleased

davepl · 08-14-2012, 12:12 AM

I was just reading that the Holley rebuild service includes Q-Jets, and they do the plating and so on. Supposedly it's all done by one guy, so he should be pretty good at it.

Cliff Ruggles is of course a well-known expert, but when I checked last he was many months out due to backlog...

GASoline71 · 08-14-2012, 12:18 AM

That carb needs a shaft rebush among other things. A "generic" rebuild prolly won't cut it. So the links provided will give you a great professionally rebuilt carb.

Gary

Beetle · 08-14-2012, 05:42 AM

I just bought a reman Q-Jet from Summit Racing 750 CFM for $269, and we put it on my Dad's 75 Stingray, the original was on it, and was leaking. Let me tell ya this new one gave the Vette at least 50 more horses it seems. Look into Summit, they got no core charge and you will have it in a day or two tops and you can just bolt it on and go!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-210216/

MARKDTN · 08-14-2012, 07:52 AM

I had one done here, but it has been a long time ago. It turned out great though.

http://www.customcarbs.com/CarbShopContact.htm

geezer#99 · 08-14-2012, 08:44 AM

Read this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536352

**Tom Vogel** · 08-14-2012, 09:19 AM

'The Carb Shop' in ontaio Ca. its their specialty. Theyve don a couple of carbs for me. better than new. I beleive thats a link in post #8

OJ1988 · 08-14-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Read this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536352

Yep. I'll send you his info if you want it.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-14-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

http://www.recarbco.com/

RECARBCP ...

I sent my Q-Jet to the LINK above and it came back like a new carb. I am well pleased

You’re in Santa Rosa and Recarbco is in Pittsburg Ca ~ an hour’s drive. Ask for Noah, he’s the owner, tell him the Asphalt Outlaws sent you, that’s our Car Club name, he knows who it is. Hopefully he’ll give you a deal and not throw you out LOL. They do good work I think you’ll be happy.

**Stocker** · 08-14-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

'The Carb Shop' in ontario Ca. its their specialty. Theyve don a couple of carbs for me. better than new. I beleive thats a link in post #8

They did mine many years ago and they did a great job. Seems like someone posted on here awhile back that their best guy left and the quality hasn't been the same since..... don't quote me 'cause I'm not positive and I don't want to unfairly hurt their rep.

Anyway, their new website is http://www.customcarbs.com/

Flathead Smith · 08-14-2012, 11:18 AM

Classic Carburetor & Electric Service in Birmingham AL does good work. He sells most of his stuff through EBAY and Craigslist. If you want to see his stuff go on Craigslist for Birmingham AL and search for “Carburetor (Hoover)”, (Hoover AL is where he actully is). He usually has several items there. If you go on eBay and look around for rebuilt Quadrajets, he will usually have something there also. He rebuilt a Quadrajet for me for less than I would have expected. His eBay handle is: wrnala09. If you send me a private note I will give you his phone number, as I don’t know if he would want it public or not.

http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Carbu...id=p4340.l2563

If for some reason that search doesn’t work just do a store search on EBay under Classic Carburetor Electric Service.

Flathead Smith · 08-14-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Andre's 72 GMC

.....Any suggestions would be most appreciated!! I also heard that Holley and Edelbrock make a direct replacement, ideas there too?.....

One other thing contrary to what you usually hear, the Quadrajet is a superior product and will give better performance and economy than any carburetor I know of. The problem is they are highly tunable and need to be approached by someone who understands them. It is interesting to me that they are such a well designed unit that the same basic carburetor with very few changes can be used on a v6 or on a 454. Once they are set up correctly, they need very little service.

406 Q-ship · 08-14-2012, 01:35 PM

Sean Murphy Induction in Huntington Beach CA, probably one of the best carb people on the face of the earth.

cleszkie · 08-14-2012, 02:54 PM

Had mine set up by Jett Performance in Long Beach, CA. Still running strong after 8 years. They tune it to your particular engine modifications (cam, intake, exhaust, etc.)

Hubscrub · 08-14-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

Get the book by Cliff Ruggles and you will be far ahead of the game.
Google his name and you will find him. He also does rebuilds and repairs. He is probably the best Q-jet guy out there.

I'm reading that book right now, i plan on building myself some Q-jets i love em. That summit price posted above is hard to beat if you want to buy one.

**oldgold70c10** · 08-14-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

I was just reading that the Holley rebuild service includes Q-Jets, and they do the plating and so on. Supposedly it's all done by one guy, so he should be pretty good at it.

Cliff Ruggles is of course a well-known expert, but when I checked last he was many months out due to backlog...

I found this out to be very true.

However, if you've got a decent carb, and throttle shaft bushings are its biggest need, Cliff's turn around on rebuilding the base is fairly quick. Mine was done in about a week. I'm also very impressed with his rebuild kits. They have extras not in auto parts store kits, and he will swap out standard gaskets for thicker ones if you need them for no extra charge.

**passthebuck** · 08-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Cliff Ruggles is the Q-Jet guru...

08-13-2012, 10:56 PM	#1
Andre's 72 GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1	Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? I just bought a 72’ C20 Chevy Pickup with a 350/TH350 and the QuadraJet carb needs rebuilding. It’s leaking from one of the primary throttle shafts. I suspect a stuck needle or bad float. I know these carbs require some TLC but when done right are great! Any particular advice or experience you've had with one of the big carb remanufacturers on the Internet? There are a lot of them, but pricing fluctuates wildly as do core charges. They all brag about being the best. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!! I also heard that Holley and Edelbrock make a direct replacement, ideas there too? Thanks, Andre' 72' Chevy C20 Cheyenne Super 68' GMC C2500

08-13-2012, 11:15 PM	#2
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? Get the book by Cliff Ruggles and you will be far ahead of the game. Google his name and you will find him. He also does rebuilds and repairs. He is probably the best Q-jet guy out there. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

08-13-2012, 11:17 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? Welcome to the board! My understanding is Cliff's is the place to go for anything Q-jet. http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/ __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-13-2012, 11:30 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? http://www.recarbco.com/ RECARBCP ... I sent my Q-Jet to the LINK above and it came back like a new carb. I am well pleased __________________ 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!

08-14-2012, 12:12 AM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? I was just reading that the Holley rebuild service includes Q-Jets, and they do the plating and so on. Supposedly it's all done by one guy, so he should be pretty good at it. Cliff Ruggles is of course a well-known expert, but when I checked last he was many months out due to backlog... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-14-2012, 05:42 AM	#7
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? I just bought a reman Q-Jet from Summit Racing 750 CFM for $269, and we put it on my Dad's 75 Stingray, the original was on it, and was leaking. Let me tell ya this new one gave the Vette at least 50 more horses it seems. Look into Summit, they got no core charge and you will have it in a day or two tops and you can just bolt it on and go! http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-210216/ __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

08-14-2012, 07:52 AM	#8
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,144	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? I had one done here, but it has been a long time ago. It turned out great though. http://www.customcarbs.com/CarbShopContact.htm __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

08-14-2012, 08:44 AM	#9
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? Read this. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536352

08-14-2012, 09:19 AM	#10
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? 'The Carb Shop' in ontaio Ca. its their specialty. Theyve don a couple of carbs for me. better than new. I beleive thats a link in post #8

08-14-2012, 11:18 AM	#14
Flathead Smith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DeArmanville AL Posts: 47	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? Classic Carburetor & Electric Service in Birmingham AL does good work. He sells most of his stuff through EBAY and Craigslist. If you want to see his stuff go on Craigslist for Birmingham AL and search for “Carburetor (Hoover)”, (Hoover AL is where he actully is). He usually has several items there. If you go on eBay and look around for rebuilt Quadrajets, he will usually have something there also. He rebuilt a Quadrajet for me for less than I would have expected. His eBay handle is: wrnala09. If you send me a private note I will give you his phone number, as I don’t know if he would want it public or not. http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Carbu...id=p4340.l2563 If for some reason that search doesn’t work just do a store search on EBay under Classic Carburetor Electric Service.

08-14-2012, 01:35 PM	#16
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? Sean Murphy Induction in Huntington Beach CA, probably one of the best carb people on the face of the earth. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

08-14-2012, 02:54 PM	#17
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? Had mine set up by Jett Performance in Long Beach, CA. Still running strong after 8 years. They tune it to your particular engine modifications (cam, intake, exhaust, etc.)

08-14-2012, 10:52 PM	#20
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Carb QuadraJet remanufacturers ?? Cliff Ruggles is the Q-Jet guru... __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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