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Quadrajet Problem Solving => Quadrajet Parts and Numbers => Topic started by: synlube on January 07, 2013, 09:19:32 AM

Title: Carburetors
Post by: synlube on January 07, 2013, 09:19:32 AM

I have a '70 Firebird Formula 400 with true Ram Air hood. The carb. I have now is #7043244 (I think it's from Buick)
What will work and clear linkage on intake and be able to use the ram air cleaner?

Title: Re: Carburetors
Post by: Ethan1 on January 07, 2013, 12:44:32 PM

 You are correct. 7043244 is from a 1973 Buick Century (and other models) 350cid A/T. Not sure on your linkage question. You may have to find a early '70s Pontiac Qjet to work with the Ram Air Cleaner.

Title: Re: Carburetors
Post by: synlube on January 07, 2013, 01:13:16 PM

Thanks---The air cleaner works on this carb. but would to buy a new rebuilt to replace it, that is better than stock.

Title: Re: Carburetors
Post by: Ethan1 on January 07, 2013, 02:49:27 PM

Quote from: synlube on January 07, 2013, 01:13:16 PM

Thanks---The air cleaner works on this carb. but would to buy a new rebuilt to replace it, that is better than stock.

 Oh, ok. I didn't undertand what you were saying about the air cleaner at first. I knew it should had fit. We will see what Cliff says on your other question. :)

Title: Re: Carburetors
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on January 30, 2013, 05:07:34 AM

The Buick carb doesn't have the correct throttle linkage for what you are doing.  The large "beak" often hits the underside of the factory air cleaner, and there is no provision for a return spring aft of the carburetor....Cliff