Author Topic: 17083221 Quadrajet  (Read 1794 times)

Offline jimmyg

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17083221 Quadrajet
« on: October 23, 2018, 06:23:25 AM »
Hi all,First time posting. I have a quadrajet carb number 17083221-1053-FJX that i want to rebuild and recalibrate if necessary to run on a 1986 k-30 truck.It has a stock for 86 gm crate engine in it.I don`t know the cam spec numbers but they would be stock for 86.I will be using a non egr late style cast iron intake.I`m not interested in high performance but more in pulling power and economy.Thanks in advance.

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Re: 17083221 Quadrajet
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2018, 09:04:01 AM »
I forgot to add in my first post that the engine is a stock 350.

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Re: 17083221 Quadrajet
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2018, 06:21:39 AM »
I was wondering if the #1 recipe in Cliffs book would work well with this stock 350 setup.

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Re: 17083221 Quadrajet
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2018, 09:01:19 AM »
That carb stock should be fine.
Jim

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Re: 17083221 Quadrajet
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2018, 05:00:25 AM »
If you aren't using all of the original emission control devices it will respond well to a slight recalibration for the crate 350 engine.

I would recommend one of our SR rebuild kits, jets, and our fully tapered 50C primary metering rods and new power piston spring.

Also check the pull-off to make sure it holds vacuum and the electric choke to make sure it works.  I always replace those items here during a rebuild as most are at least 30 years old and usually the first thing to give trouble once you place the carb in service.......Cliff

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Re: 17083221 Quadrajet
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2018, 06:07:30 AM »
Thanks Cliff for the reply.Can i order these parts from your website or do i need to call?Thanks,Jim

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Re: 17083221 Quadrajet
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2018, 06:11:48 AM »
Always best to call, that way we can spec out a custom kit with tuning parts to save money and confusion.....tks....Cliff