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Which carb to rebuild?
WideTrack:
Have two Quadrajets, both seem to be in decent shape. I have one 17056244 from 1976 with a single choke pull off and non-electric choke and I have one 17059272 from 1979 that has an electric choke and two vacuum choke pull off's.
I'm a beginner, so be gentle! I've been through Cliff's book several times but am not yet confident.
Frank400:
Hi there Widetrack and welcome ! Both units are dual main air bleeds 800 cfm units. Both very good starting points. The 79 is a Pontiac and the 76 is a Buick.
I personally built a 17059272 myself for my girlfriend's 326 Firebird. Runs like a champ. I've added idle air by pass because it did not have any from the factory, no big deal. I think, not sure, that there is no large vacuum port in the front, those 301 pontiac engines came with a spacer so make sure it can be made to work with your set up.
Frank.
WideTrack:
Thanks Frank,
Will keep reading the Cliff book and take lots of pics as I take them apart! Cliff has one of my carbs that he's doing, but I want to try one on my own for the hell of it.
Frank400:
with a name like that, you must be a Pontiac guy ?
WideTrack:
--- Quote from: Frank400 on April 02, 2020, 07:49:44 PM ---with a name like that, you must be a Pontiac guy ?
--- End quote ---
Indeed! And a DETROIT Pontiac guy......Although I have been on Widetrack Drive in Pontiac from time to time when my dear old dad used to take me to Lions games.
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