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Offline Pat

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Junkyard Q-jet
« 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.

Offline Ethan1

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Re: Junkyard Q-jet
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline 77cruiser

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Re: Junkyard Q-jet
« Reply #2 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
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Offline 73ss

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Re: Junkyard Q-jet
« Reply #3 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.

Offline Pat

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Re: Junkyard Q-jet
« Reply #4 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.

Offline dlong70elcamino

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Re: Junkyard Q-jet
« Reply #5 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.