Cliff's Quadrajet Parts and Rebuild Kits

General Category => Quadrajet Carb Talk and Tips => Topic started by: jamesF on February 08, 2017, 01:36:10 PM

Title: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: jamesF on February 08, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
What is the plastic part here called? I would like to find one that is in cleaner condition than the one I have.
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Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 08, 2017, 01:48:07 PM
 James,
 That is your fast idle cam. Let me see if I can find one. Cliff may have them in stock. Idk.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: jamesF on February 08, 2017, 01:58:18 PM
Thanks Bud.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 08, 2017, 01:59:11 PM
 I can't find one anywhere online. I may have to check my parts bin.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: jamesF on February 08, 2017, 02:12:14 PM
Yeah I looked around also but I was searching for other descriptions. I didn't find anything. No pictures of the part either, based on searching the Carb number, or application..
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 08, 2017, 02:27:46 PM
 Well, James, none here. :( All I have are steel ones. There are a couple of 68-69 Olds on eBay right now, but not sure if they would be correct. Hmmmm.... Try contacting Mr. Pontiac on here. You just may be in luck! Let me know what you find out bud.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: jamesF on February 08, 2017, 02:50:01 PM
Thanks Ethan-
Coincidentally, I had asked him already.

I'll keep looking.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 08, 2017, 02:56:58 PM
Darn. I will keep looking and asking, too.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 08, 2017, 03:07:14 PM
What about this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1968-69-All-Oldsmobile-442-Cutlass-Toronado-4-BC-Quadrajet-Fast-Idle-Cam-/232219075450?hash=item361155e37a:g:QE8AAOSwo4pYivuY&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on February 09, 2017, 04:52:16 AM
Those are very difficult to find in good shape.  99 percent of them will be cracked, melted, or in poor overall condition.

You are lucky to have one as nice as that one is.  They also made at least 35 different part numbers, and they are color coded per application, which makes finding the right one nearly impossible.

They also don't work nearly as well as the later metal variety, which I prefer to use here instead of the plastic ones, unless we are doing a show quality restoration......Cliff
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: 73ss on February 09, 2017, 07:55:57 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1968-1969-Oldsmobile-442-Cutlass-Toronado-Quadrajet-carb-Fast-Idle-Cam-/272539126488?hash=item3f74990ad8:g:LmwAAOSwa~BYOJLt&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: unruhjonny on February 09, 2017, 10:40:13 AM
James;
What's the part number on yours?

I believe I have one or two in my stash of small bits - I can see if I have one.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 09, 2017, 11:50:51 AM
Those are very difficult to find in good shape.  99 percent of them will be cracked, melted, or in poor overall condition.

You are lucky to have one as nice as that one is.  They also made at least 35 different part numbers, and they are color coded per application, which makes finding the right one nearly impossible.

They also don't work nearly as well as the later metal variety, which I prefer to use here instead of the plastic ones, unless we are doing a show quality restoration......Cliff

 Cliff, would Ultrasonic Cleaning hurt it or would 122 degrees deform it? I could put it in my tank and see how well it cleans up?
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on February 10, 2017, 04:19:32 AM
Don't know, I clean them with a toothbrush instead and epoxy the cracks if/as needed.  IF they are not in good shape most of the time we install the metal ones instead, they work better anyhow......Cliff
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: jamesF on February 27, 2017, 06:54:25 AM
James;
What's the part number on yours?

I believe I have one or two in my stash of small bits - I can see if I have one.

I'll look and see. thanks
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: jamesF on February 27, 2017, 07:12:15 AM
... they work better anyhow......Cliff
This one worked well on the dyno where the carb you built and put it on made 470Hp with 670 heads...

This is purely a cosmetic thing. This one is not bad at all, just not as nice as the rest of the carb..
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: jamesF on February 27, 2017, 07:13:29 AM
James;
What's the part number on yours?

I believe I have one or two in my stash of small bits - I can see if I have one.

Unruhjonny it has 3223 stamped on it.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 27, 2017, 10:44:12 AM
 If, Jon, doesn't have one, you just may have to go with Jon Hardgrove. Unless you don't mind waiting. ;)
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on February 28, 2017, 08:32:17 AM
Unruhjonny it has 3223 stamped on it.

 That is not the correct one anyways. The one you want is part number ***3893.
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Ethan1 on March 02, 2017, 12:53:50 PM
That is not the correct one anyways. The one you want is part number ***3893.

 James,
 Contact Carb Junkys with photos of front and back and description of fast idle cam. I think they might have what you need.  :D

 info@carbjunkys.com

 770-457-8570
Title: Re: Plastic Part on 7037263
Post by: Mr.Pontiac on March 06, 2017, 08:28:57 PM
Something to think about, i am about 85% sure the the choke pull off bracket are differant on 67,s they have what i call teeth style with  if you want it 100% correct. I believe the one pictured is wrong!!