Cliff's Quadrajet Parts and Rebuild Kits

General Category => Quadrajet Carb Talk and Tips => Topic started by: rob_of_cf on April 14, 2014, 08:09:34 PM

Title: Lost it
Post by: rob_of_cf on April 14, 2014, 08:09:34 PM: While I was in the process of reassembling my carburetor I lost the small retaining spring for the main metering rods. Since this brought this small part to the forefront of my mind it makes me wonder what the purpose of this small part is and how it helps the carb operate. I would enjoy any enlightenment on this subject as I am eager to learn. I am also forced to try and discover my best means for acquiring a new one to replace it and would accept any advice on that front as well. Right now I have been mainly trying to find a whole unit from a scrap yard but this seems to be becoming a difficult task.
Title: Re: Lost it
Post by: Ethan1 on April 14, 2014, 08:46:42 PM: Quote from: rob_of_cf on April 14, 2014, 08:09:34 PM
While I was in the process of reassembling my carburetor I lost the small retaining spring for the main metering rods. Since this brought this small part to the forefront of my mind it makes me wonder what the purpose of this small part is and how it helps the carb operate. I would enjoy any enlightenment on this subject as I am eager to learn. I am also forced to try and discover my best means for acquiring a new one to replace it and would accept any advice on that front as well. Right now I have been mainly trying to find a whole unit from a scrap yard but this seems to be becoming a difficult task.

Welcome to CHP!

This one: Early

(http://quadrajetparts.com/images/GHP-Q2581-400w.jpg)

Or this one: Later

(http://quadrajetparts.com/images/GHP-Q2582-w400.gif)

Since you didn't mention carb number, I don't have much to go by. As for its use, not sure. Other than retaining the primary metering rods. :)
Title: Re: Lost it
Post by: rob_of_cf on April 14, 2014, 08:58:31 PM: It is 1703 as listed from edelbrock. The clip is of the latter style you showed there. Sorry for omitting that and thankyou for the greeting. :D
Title: Re: Lost it
Post by: Ethan1 on April 15, 2014, 11:54:25 AM: Quote from: rob_of_cf on April 14, 2014, 08:58:31 PM
It is 1703 as listed from edelbrock. The clip is of the latter style you showed there. Sorry for omitting that and thankyou for the greeting. :D

I would give Cliff a call. He might have one just laying around.
Title: Re: Lost it
Post by: rob_of_cf on April 15, 2014, 11:15:19 PM: Thanks and I will give that a try.
Title: Re: Lost it
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on April 16, 2014, 04:52:23 AM: Yes, we stock them.....Cliff
Title: Re: Lost it
Post by: rob_of_cf on April 17, 2014, 08:33:26 AM: Ordered the retainer today as well as a screw I was missing. The woman on the phone was kind and my service prompt. Hope the shipping is as well. Thank you.