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Offline Haagdakta

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17081586 Quadrajet
« on: January 09, 2017, 05:44:52 PM »
Would a 17081586 be a good starting point for my 283?

Offline Cliff Ruggles

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Re: 17081586 Quadrajet
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2017, 07:16:26 AM »
Not familiar with that carburetor number?

Offline Haagdakta

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Re: 17081586 Quadrajet
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2017, 08:21:43 AM »
Hmmmm. I will double check the number and get back with y'all

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Re: 17081586 Quadrajet
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2017, 05:40:59 PM »
Looks like the 1 would denote 1981. The 5 would indicate California carb. The 8 could be Checker Cab, perhaps. What are the challenges involved with tuning a California emissions carb, or should I look for something else?

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Re: 17081586 Quadrajet
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2017, 05:45:03 PM »
Looks like the 8 could also be "marine"

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Re: 17081586 Quadrajet
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2017, 02:39:10 AM »
Would a 17081586 be a good starting point for my 283?

 That would be a remanufactured unit. I don't think I would use it, if I were you.
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Re: 17081586 Quadrajet
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2017, 08:07:28 AM »
Thank you for the reply!

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Re: 17081586 Quadrajet
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2017, 03:05:36 AM »
Thank you for the reply!

 You're welcome!
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