Carburetor Rebuild |
Rebuilding a Quadrajet isn't as scary as is
may seem. A rebuild kit will cost you under $20. You'll
need basic tools, but I suggest buying or borrowing a
flare nut wrench to remove the fuel line and a one inch wrench to remove
the fuel filter. The fuel line is usually on pretty tight and if you try to use a open end
wrench, you may round off the nut. You also might want to
consider buying a good Rochester carb manual. It is also a good
idea to replace the float and fuel filter while you are doing a
rebuild. A good cleaner is a must; some people use kerosene because it cleans well, is inexpensive and it isn't as volatile as gasoline. I suggest using a container to store the smaller parts as you do your rebuild. I also suggest taking measurements of the accelerator pump rod and float before making any adjustments. I found the best way to set the float is by holding the carb upside down when you make the measurements. |