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08-29-2018, 12:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: TN
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Choke conversion.
Need help converting my quad jet hot air choke to a manual. The butterfly’s or just zipped open rn. But it’s not going to choke in the winter. My knowledge of carbs is not as advanced as I’d like it to be. My cell service is bad atm. Will provide carb picture if needed. Thanks.
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08-29-2018, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bowser
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Re: Choke conversion.
Get a kit like this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-5510...-/392085951121 Easy to install. Here’s a vid that covers it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X884RUbkvZY |
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08-29-2018, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fort Pierce, FL
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Re: Choke conversion.
You didn't say what year, but why not replace the original parts? My original design choke has worked perfectly since I bought the truck in 2003 and replaced any parts that were not up to par. Adjustments are straight forward and simple.
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08-29-2018, 11:45 PM
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It’s a 1969 gmc goodwrech crate 350 from jegs with late 70’s quadjet on it. I would just replace the parts. But the carb and manifold didn’t come with the hot air choke tube or the plate that goes on the manifold to run it. I’ve look at every part store on the web and nothing has it. So I’m just going to convert it.
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08-30-2018, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: Choke conversion.
Unfortunately at this point parts stores won't have what you want. Here are some links to help you get what you need.
https://quadrajetparts.com/quadrajet...-c-128_23.html http://www.carburetor-parts.com/Elec...ts_c_1026.html Good luck.
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08-30-2018, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: bisbee, arizona
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Re: Choke conversion.
I dont know the QJets so I have Doug Roe's Quadrajet book. I like manual chokes and the controle they allow you to have, but it forces you to understand how engine and atmospheric temps affect engine operations on start up and run.
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08-30-2018, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
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Re: Choke conversion.
For a few bucks more you can put an electric choke on it and not have to fool with a cable. Set it and forget it.
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08-30-2018, 08:45 PM
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Who Changed This?
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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Re: Choke conversion.
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~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA Last edited by Steeveedee; 08-31-2018 at 11:24 PM. Reason: typo |
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08-30-2018, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: Choke conversion.
A picture would help. A late 70s Quadrajet should have an electric choke.
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