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General Category => Quadrajet Carb Talk and Tips => Topic started by: tom t on July 29, 2016, 02:56:36 PM

Title: hot idle compensator
Post by: tom t on July 29, 2016, 02:56:36 PM

I have a stock 67 Buick Riviera with a 7027240 carb on it. I am getting ready to build a spare carb of the same number. The hot idle compensator is not sealing at room temperature. How important is that device for normal street driving? Can I just plug it off or find a new one? The car does have air conditioning.

Title: Re: hot idle compensator
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on July 30, 2016, 11:14:22 AM

The HIC is not needed, plug the passage with lead and don't worry about it....Cliff

Title: Re: hot idle compensator
Post by: tom t on July 30, 2016, 03:48:14 PM

Thanks for you're input. I will plug it.