"my answer to that is ask the question that i have not given you the answer to." That wouldn't be much fun, I want you to give me answers to your questions BEFORE you ask them. Do ya know how much time that would save me on these websites if everyone would do that!!! Seriously, the problem here folks is simple. If you are able to read/comprehend simple basic English, check out post #15, it accurately describes what you are paying for when you order a Quadrajet from Rock Auto, NAPA, Pep Boys, or any other source who deals with commercially "remanufactured" carburetors. There is a single "remanufactured" carburetor being sold at this time that's going to work correctly in all areas and have the correct calibration for your engine. That is why these threads get started in the first place. It is ALWAYS best to rebuild your original carburetor or get a "virgin" core and completely/correctly rebuild it as a replacement......Cliff
you come on here asking for advice and you say crap about us cause we werent right ? we gave you suggestions and its up to you to do the leg work. we cant just go cross country to look at your car. ill tell you 1 guy that wont be going to your threads. i dont know who your referring to about people that dont work on their own car but i put every last bolt thats on my car right now less the dash, front pump bolts and trunk hinges in my driveway built my engine and rear end. so dont talk down on me or cliff for that matter. were just trying to help you and you obviously dont have respect for anyone here.
This has certainly been an interesting thread. Just for those who are having problems and need help, some basic advice. Put the carburetor number in your post. Describe the problem in detail with specifics. Try to isolate the area where the problem is occurring, for example, idle, light throttle off idle, quick stab of the throttle, heavy throttle, full throttle, etc. As the carburetor has different systems for each area, this helps narrow the area of concern just a bit, so we can focus our troubleshooting in the right area(s). Also realize that something purchased from a parts store is NOT a "new carburetor". As I've described in this thread, they are "generic", "one size fits all" hacked up pieces of junk. No other way to describe them folks, it is what it is. I see so many problems with them that we really DO NOT want any sent here. Not because I can't fix them, it's just WAY too labor intensive, and would be much less expensive for the customer if we just completely/correctly rebuilt an unmolested core for them right to start with. With this particular thread, we have a carb and spark plug replacement and there is still a problem of the car dieing when the gas is smashed. Then we are told the carb has been "popping" since installed. After putting up some "general" information on remanufactured units, we are told that the carb is fine, just needed the choke adjusted because it was getting too much air. That's a confusing statement, since the choke is designed to only reduce air (add more fuel) on cold starts and during warm up. It is NOT a player once the engine has reached full operating temperature. Then we are told it is running fine and was adjusted with a vacuum gauge. Hum, a vacuum gauge would/could be used to trim the idle mixture screws, which have NOTHING to do with how the carburetor works when you "mash on the gas" (original problem). Nor would it effect any sort of "popping" during any other driving scenario. I'm still left sitting here not really knowing what was wrong, or what exactly was done to fix it? Anyhow, for whatever reason, it appears that we have upset the OP to a point where they thru a few rocks in my direction. Personally, doesn't bother me in the least, we're only here to help, and sometimes things just don't go as planned.....Cliff
Cliff, I thank you for the time you spent with me on the phone, a couple of weeks ago. You may not remember me, I had a hard start problem after sitting over 15 min, you suggested the rear well plugs. I took off the carb stipped it and sure enough your were on the money. I didnot go the epoxy over the plug route, I drill out the plugs, tapped the hole, used set screws with epoxy on the treads. Retested the area and no leaks..... I will tell you just putting gas in it and letting it sit will not tell you if it leaks, I proved that. I used shop air to find the leak. The primarys did not leak. Now my fuel pump is crapping out. I ordered an AC Delco that looks like the OEM. I didnot like how the cheap Airtex looked, the bowl on the pump is only 1'' tall, where the OEM pump fuel bowl is about 3-4" I just dont see how that would be a good thing. While I am waiting for the new pump to come, I will drop the tank to see if I have a sock on the pickup. Ha Cliff do you carry the socks? I should have told you to pack me one when you sent my last order, I cant seem to find one around here.
Here's my fuel sock thread, you can either replace the sock or have the entire send unit rebuilt: http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=232915
From some of the respones I am seeing to Cliff's question, it appears that the individuals involved to not understand the intracacies of the qjet. GM used these carbs for one reason: they work. Why? Because each requirement of the engine, whether accelerating hard, or responding cold, or simply rush hour traffic, each of these carbs had a specific calibration, based on engine size, vehicle application, and emission calibration, and when used properly, they are sterling performers. I have yet to have a qjet, when properly rebuilt, or recalibrated to factory specs fail to perform perfectly when used correctly. The questions Cliff asked are PRECISELY the ones I ask of a customer when they present me with either a carb or a vehicle with a problem. Knowing EXACTLY what each carb or vehicle does, and exactly when tells me volumes regarding the issue at hand, especially if the customer is honest with me. Please, guys, don't be afraid to ask questions. All we ask is that you listen to the answers. If they lead to more questions, ask them, but again, listen to the answers. There are those of us here on the forum VERY experienced with these carbs. It is those experiences that lead to the questions. Ray
