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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Default gonna tackle a carb rebuild tomorrow
first time doing it. wish me luck. any tips?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Dunk the whole thing in carb cleaner and let sit overnight, make sure all the little passages are clear.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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what kind of carb are you rebuilding, stock, edel, or holley, or demon?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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the stock rochester q jet
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Honestly go with a $300 Edelbrock performer, and try to get the vacuum secondary distributor to solve all the vacuum hose and wiring problem.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Frosty209
Honestly go with a $300 Edelbrock performer, and try to get the vacuum secondary distributor to solve all the vacuum hose and wiring problem.
cant. the stock carb is the only carb that is smog legal in california
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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One of the best things to do is to read the instructions that came with the rebuild kit carefully, and follow them closely.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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i always read the instructions several times before starting. oh yeah i have madmike's number on speed dial
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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fun fact/lesson of the day. carburators run better when the float isnt installed upside down. actually. they run period. upside down float= no run and gas tends to run over the carburator
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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How is madmike doing?
 
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