Quadrajet Problem Solving > Diagnose a Quadrajet carburetor problem
Heavier throttle (mostly) issues
MP81:
Ah, okay, that would make sense then - along with the vac leak pulling in extra air, pissing off the O2, making it dump even more fuel in - vicious cycle.
Carb number is 17081207
And cool - I figured so - it's only seen one heat cycle anyway.
I'm still puzzled why there was such a stark difference in the gasket that was on the car and the new one:
tayto:
I already posted a picture of how to set float height, i also suggested searching on YouTube. we are trying to help you but you seem to not want listen. i am tired of repeating myself this will be my last post in this thread, good luck with your rebuild.
MP81:
Don't want to listen, what are you talking about?
I simply asked if I need the tool to do it, or if I can use a straightedge and calipers - the image you posted shows a special tool (which Cliff said I would not need, earlier in the post). How is that "not want listen"?
I do appreciate the help in this thread, but if you feel you must go, then I can't stop you.
MP81:
Pulled the carb back out on Wednesday and got the air horn pulled off on Thursday, then I adjusted the float to 11/32" (as specified) down from the surface of the main casting and put the needle pull clip in the correct spot.
Pull clip:
Float adjusted to the proper level - a good bit lower than it was. Oops.
The pull clip sits pretty loose there, so putting the float/needle back in after adjusting the float to check the height was always fun. Is it supposed to be that loose to the float?
MP81:
My wife took a couple of (blurry) pics of the float measurement.
I don't have a super-wide vernier-style caliper, but I was able to go off the corner of the casting there and get pretty close to the 3/16" in from the end that it calls for.
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