Cliff's Quadrajet Parts and Rebuild Kits

Quadrajet Problem Solving => Dialing in your rebuilt Quadrajet carburetor => Topic started by: dougs69 on October 23, 2012, 05:00:19 PM

Title: aux power piston assy
Post by: dougs69 on October 23, 2012, 05:00:19 PM

Ok I bought the carb kit , the 073 jets the #44 metering rods. Now while assembling it I dont know how to properly adjust the auxiliary power piston assy. this will set the depth of the metering rods into the jets. can anyone enlighten me on where to set it? 1972 Pontiac 350 stock engine. Carb #17058201

Title: Re: aux power piston assy
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on October 26, 2012, 09:44:36 AM

Start at 3.5 turns up from seated.  Make small adjustments and drive the vehicle to find out what it likes the best.

Using the "tip-in" procedure from our book will help cut to the chase....Cliff

Title: Re: aux power piston assy
Post by: dougs69 on October 26, 2012, 06:42:52 PM

thank you very much, I'll try that