Quadrajet Problem Solving > Diagnose a Quadrajet carburetor problem

first timer don't want to break my first carb

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David89k:
This is a pain in the rear

Cliff Ruggles:
The carburetors is correct for the application, and asides from possibly missing a vacuum port by the choke looks to be pretty much complete.

Next step it to give it a complete/correct rebuild.  We have the correct kit to do that, or we can do it for you......Cliff

David89k:
I have a rebuild kit coming from advance Auto. I know the kit comes with instructions but I've never done a carb before and I'm nervous I'll screw something up. How much would I be looking at for you to rebuild it cliff?

blazer74:
You'll get a much better and additional parts with,  such as a new float with one of CLIFFS kits.

Cliff Ruggles:
Send it back and get one of our SR rebuild kits here:

https://cliffshighperformance.com/Quadrajet-rebuild-kits-and-quadrajet-parts/category/quadrajet-rebuild-kits

The cheap kit from Advance Auto parts will not come with a new closed cell nitrophyl float, fuel filter w/spring, complete ethanol compatible accl pump with new springs, secondary plastic cam/spring, thicker/improved material main body to airhorn gasket, 1/4" thick non-stick carb to intake gasket, new power piston retainer, and correct diameter Viton needle/seat assembly.

Basically those kits are "generic" and very low quality parts.  Good results start with good parts and correct settings.  No need to doom the project before you get started on it.

I'll add here that at least 1/3rd of what we do here is have folks send us troubled carburetors that were just "rebuilt" or "restored" elsewhere. 

Besides some shoddy craftsmanship and lack of attention to detail, 9 out of 10 were assembled with cheap parts and almost every single one the cheap "blue" pump seal had already failed.......FWIW......Cliff

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