Cliff's Quadrajet Parts and Rebuild Kits

General Category => Quadrajet Carb Talk and Tips => Topic started by: brown7373 on June 10, 2018, 11:01:36 AM

Title: Power Piston Disassembly
Post by: brown7373 on June 10, 2018, 11:01:36 AM

The plastic retainer for my power piston is shot.  The kit (Cliff's) contains a new retainer, but obviously the piston needs the hanger [pulled out.  How?  Not sure muscling it out is the way to go.

1972 Chevy Pick-up 350 7042210.

Title: Re: Power Piston Disassembly
Post by: Mudsport96 on June 10, 2018, 02:26:59 PM

I just put a flat piece if steel across the top of the carb body and use a screwdriver to pop it out. Just have it as close to the post as possible

Title: Re: Power Piston Disassembly
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on June 11, 2018, 03:55:18 AM

No need to take it apart, the new retainer is "split" to slide over the hanger........Cliff

Title: Re: Power Piston Disassembly
Post by: brown7373 on June 16, 2018, 10:15:15 AM

Cliff, I saw the split, but didn't realize it went all the way through.  I will replace it.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Power Piston Disassembly
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on June 17, 2018, 03:39:51 AM

Yes, it just slips in place, no need to take the PP apart.....