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Quadrajet Problem Solving => Buy Quadrajet Parts, Quadrajet Kits, Service => Topic started by: Shiny on July 30, 2023, 03:49:20 PM

Title: Throttle Shaft?
Post by: Shiny on July 30, 2023, 03:49:20 PM

Cliff - Do you sell a throttle shaft that can convert a Buick carb for use on a Pontiac?  I see aftermarket versions online but recall you warned against them for issues with shaft diameter tolerances or other poor fit.

If not new, can you supply a used Pontiac throttle shaft?

If I go shopping for used parts, do all Pontiac primary shafts fit all QJs?  My Buick carb is 69 or 70 as I recall... maybe 71.  Is there a range of Pontiac carbs I need to stay with?

Thanks,

Mike

Title: Re: Throttle Shaft?
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on August 03, 2023, 02:31:20 AM

I sell Pontiac throttle shafts when I have them but currently don't have any early ones that use the bolt on linkage (67-71).

72-74 will work, but uses the later linkage that is part of the shaft, not removable....

Title: Re: Throttle Shaft?
Post by: Shiny on August 03, 2023, 08:58:53 AM

Thanks Cliff

Yes, I need the bolt-on style shaft.

Are the repros sold by Parts Place and others OK or should I look for a used original?

Mike

Title: Re: Throttle Shaft?
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on August 04, 2023, 05:13:00 AM

The ones I've seen are terrible. The plating on them is so thick they will NOT go thru a pair of bushings without removing all of it....

Title: Re: Throttle Shaft?
Post by: Shiny on August 04, 2023, 06:53:44 AM

That is useful info!  Thank you.

Title: Re: Throttle Shaft?
Post by: Mr.Pontiac on August 05, 2023, 02:47:05 PM

Hay shiny give me a email when you get a chance