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==Recommended Resources== *[http://www.florida4x4.com/tech/quadrajet/index.php Many good links] to various tuning and rebuilding info across the internet ===A. Wiki articles and Hotrodders Knowledge Base links=== ---- ;[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/How_to_rebuild_automotive_carburetors '''''How to rebuild automotive carburetors'''''] :Wiki article intended to provide information on rebuilding a carburetor. ''(Article remains under construction as of June 22, 2011)''. ;[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Quadrajet '''''Quadrajet'''''] :Wiki articles that provides background information, history, and variants of the Quadrajet carburetors, as well as the pros and cons of using one. ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/carburetor-articles-2 '''''Carburetor Articles'''''] :Selection of articles linked to on Hotrodders' Knowledge Base. ===B. Hotrodders forum threads=== ---- ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rochester-quadrajet-4mv-carburetor-removal-disassembly-rebuild-rookie-level-190558.html '''''Rochester Quadrajet 4MV Carburetor: Removal, Dis-Assembly, Rebuild (Rookie Level)'''''] :The thread discusses the removal, complete tear-down, cleaning, rebuild kits, rebuild process, re-installation, and tuning of a Quadrajet 4MV model. The discussion includes detailed, step-by-step pictures, various links to online resources, and lots of helpful advice from forum members. ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/restoring-tuning-quadrajet-201455.html?highlight=quadrajet+4mv '''''Restoring and tuning a quadrajet'''''] :Covers base plate-mounted APT adjustment. Also see article below. ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/quadrajet-flooding-bad-200583.html?highlight=quadrajet+4mv '''''Quadrajet flooding - BAD'''''] :Discusses sudden flooding and float issues. ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/q-jet-power-piston-springs-160724.html '''''Q-jet Power Piston Springs'''''] :Thread offers information on power piston springs in relation to tuning a Rochester Quadrajet. Information provided on spring ratings, manufacturers and part numbers*. ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/4mv-quadrajet-4bbl-choke-linkage-missing-need-diagram-showing-how-188110.html '''''4MV Quadrajet: 4bbl choke linkage missing need diagram showing how to mount on carb'''''] ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rockester-quadrajet-tuning-tips-200058.html?highlight=quadrajet+4mv '''''Rochester Quadrajet Tuning Tips'''''] :Covers adjusting carburetor and timing settings for optimal performance. ;[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/quadrajet-high-idle-warm-engine-197099.html?highlight=quadrajet '''''Quadrajet, high idle with warm engine'''''] :Throttle return springs and choke unloader issues. ===C. Other online resources and digital media=== ---- ;[http://www.scribd.com/doc/49167713/Rochester-carb Delco Carburetor Models 4M, 4MC, 4MV Service Manual] :Complete factory service manual. ;[http://vetteprojects.com/kstyer/quadrajet.htm '''''Rebuilding and adjusting the Quadra-Jet Carburetor'''''] by Ken Styer. :A step-by-step article with photos on rebuilding a Quadrajet. Covers electric chokes and tamper-resistant plugs. ;[http://vetteworks.tripod.com/qjet.htm '''''Rochester 4MC, 4MV, M4MC, and E4ME Carburetors'''''] :Article provides information on rebuild process and carburetor adjustments. ;[http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88376 '''''Quadrajet Info by Lars'''''] :A detailed document written by Lars Grimsrud on troubleshooting and tuning Quadrajet carburetors. ;[http://www.newagemetal.com/pages/Chevrolet/75/index.htm '''''1975 Chevrolet Carburetor Parts List Sheets'''''] :Offers exploded view of Rochester Quadrajet carburetors. ;[http://home.earthlink.net/~quadrajets/quadrajet_airflow_ratings.htm '''''Quadrajet Air Flow Ratings'''''] by GRZ :Discusses the Quadrajet's air flow ratings from the factory, and tips on modifying or replacing the air valve shaft, the secondary metering rods and hangar, and the cam follower for maximum air flow. ;[http://www.arkansaspontiacs.org/techstories/RockyQ-jets.htm '''''How Well Do You Know Your Rochester Quadrajet'''''] by Rocky Rotella :Explains fuel metering in Quadrajets. Covers the relationship between jets and metering rods. ;Video series by [http://www.youtube.com/user/alpheus1975 alpheus1975] on [http://www.youtube.com YouTube] :Gives a detailed, step-by-step demonstration of disassembling and rebuild a Quadrajet carburetor. Although the carburetor he uses is a marine application, the procedure is the same. ===Online sources for identification and decoding=== :''[http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/tech_carb_ID_2.html Carburetor Designation/Identification]'' - Covers casting designations and identification numbers. From Cliff Ruggles' [http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/index.html Cliff's High Performance]. :''[http://www.recarbco.com/technical/rochester/qjet.html Recarbo Fuel Systems]'' - ''"This guide is just that: a guide. It is not set in stone, because it is a documented fact that Rochester didn't follow these rules 100%."'' :''[http://www.carbkitsource.com/carbs/numbers/Rochester/Quadrajet/index.html Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor Numerical Index]'' - From [http://www.carbkitsource.com/ "The Carburetor Doctor"].
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