Quadrajet Video by Edonthebeach

[pontiacgp]

Here's a video edonthebeach put together that I found to really helpful with detailed explanations

 

[Longroof79]

Very well done, Ed. No details spared.

 

[Bonnewagon]

NICE! See? NO reason to be afraid of opening up one of these great carbs. I especially liked the APT adjustment procedure. Steve, remember what I said about punching out the aluminum plug that is located right above the APT screw? He used a threaded pipe plug in it's place for easy access. I need to try the lithium grease gasket trick, makes a lot of sense. Yeah, this old goat is still learning too!

 

[pontiacgp]

I use grease on other gaskets but I never thought to put some on the gasket for the carb....by the way where is Ed?

 

[Longroof79]

I used Chapstick on my carb gaskets. It was recommended to me from a friend.
I'd like to build my own Quadrajet, but have to find a decent core.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

This thread is right on time. I'm about to rebuild one in the next day or two.

 

[pontiacgp]

NICE! See? NO reason to be afraid of opening up one of these great carbs. I especially liked the APT adjustment procedure. Steve, remember what I said about punching out the aluminum plug that is located right above the APT screw? He used a threaded pipe plug in it's place for easy access. I need to try the lithium grease gasket trick, makes a lot of sense. Yeah, this old goat is still learning too!

yes I do remember you suggesting to punch out the aluminum plug. I don't have to on mine cause the guy who built this carb already did that.

 

[1evilregal]

great info! getting ready to rebuild one as well, so this was just in time! Thanks for making them Ed, and GP for posting them up!

 

[Longroof79]

Are the metering rods, jets, etc, readily available? After finding a decent core, I think the first thing I'd do, aside from disassembling the carb, would be to re-bush the body where the throttle shaft rides. I guess it's a common problem on these carbs. Have any of you guys re-bushed your own carbs?

 

[RegalBegal]

Re bushing the shafts is a snap. there are inexpensive kits on ebay, get the one with the reaming tool. You should only have to do the primary shaft. Jets & metering rods.....Edelbrock has those. also check http://quadrajetparts.com/. I highly recommend this book.....