Guest Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I am going to rebuild my carburetor in the next couple of weeks. I've never done it before. I have the Haynes techbook for the Q-Jet and the Rochester quadrajet manual by Doug Roe. Does anyone know where i can get the best deal on a rebuild kit? Any helpful hints? Should I even attempt it or should I have it professionally done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasand77 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I tried to rebuild a carburator a couple of times, but I kept finding parts left over when I was done. I'd leave it to experience. It's a worth the $125.00 plus expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I don't think a carb job is beyond the capability of an average backyard mechanic. Those books should walk you right thru it. NAPA Echlin or Standard HyGrade are excellent carb kits. You'll need the carb ID # which is found on the left rear side of the carb and should look something like 17058253You need some type of immersion cleaner and a small metal parts basket to get the thing really clean once it's disassembled. Load the metal parts in the basket and dip them in carb cleaner for an hour or so, but be warned, carb cleaner stinks and can give you a chemical burn so be careful. Then wash them with water, air dry them (blow passages out with compressed air) and begin reassembly.If you're not totally comfortable, buy a junkyard carb to practice on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geno Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 Get a new float also. They usally don't come in the rebuld kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 Check out http://www.daytonaparts.com/they will rebuild or they will sell you a good kit. Their rebuilds are recolor-coated and flow-tested.YFAM, Randy Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 it's not to hard. don't let people scare you.get the the kit from daytona parts co.they will walk you through it on the phone!!!i just did a carb. on a 1935 chyrsler it was a cake walk!!don't spend the money on a pro.!!!!! you can do it if you put your mind to it it's easy.just take your time.let me know if you need help!! it will be ok.call if you need to 530-587-5201.write back .texx from truckee ca. LAKE TAHOE CA. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 d-day is tomorrow (7/12) wish me luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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