Cliff's Quadrajet Parts and Rebuild Kits

General Category => Quadrajet Carb Talk and Tips => Topic started by: Pat on January 12, 2016, 07:15:53 PM

Title: Junkyard Q-jet
Post by: Pat on January 12, 2016, 07:15:53 PM
Found and pulled a Q-jet from an early 70's pickup.  The carb is next to impeccable, problem (to me) is that the choke is non-electric and can't be converted to electric.  What options do I have for me to run a choke on an intake without hot air provision?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Junkyard Q-jet
Post by: Ethan1 on January 13, 2016, 10:58:44 AM
Found and pulled a Q-jet from an early 70's pickup.  The carb is next to impeccable, problem (to me) is that the choke is non-electric and can't be converted to electric.  What options do I have for me to run a choke on an intake without hot air provision?  Thanks.

 What is the part number? Try searching for a late 70s Chevrolet. There are thousands out there and cheap.
Title: Re: Junkyard Q-jet
Post by: 77cruiser on January 13, 2016, 12:09:04 PM
Never tried this but here. Not sure what Cliff has.
http://www.carburetion.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?Part=CU445
Title: Re: Junkyard Q-jet
Post by: 73ss on January 13, 2016, 02:40:10 PM
Anyone ever try one? (Link in prev post). I was thinking of one of those so I can ditch the restrictive heat riser valve.
Title: Re: Junkyard Q-jet
Post by: Pat on January 13, 2016, 09:16:53 PM
That is a pretty darn clever electric choke conversion!  My intake, however, lacks the mounting boss.  I am considering a cable activated choke.
Title: Re: Junkyard Q-jet
Post by: dlong70elcamino on January 13, 2016, 10:56:30 PM
I always like using a manual choke on my carbs.I like having control over the choke and they work great on Q-jets once it starts and runs good you can open it up and it stays on fast idle till you tap the gas.That electric kit does look cool I have never seen one but it doe,s look like you need the boss for it.