How to rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet 4MV carburetor
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| − | *When getting a carb from another vehicle, whenever possible, get the factory cable bracket. Even if you're using an aftermarket intake, it might come in handy for making up your own bracket. And regardless if using an aftermarket intake or not, the bracket can be used to measure the correct cable/carb relationship for setting up whatever bracket that's used. | + | *When getting a carb from another vehicle, whenever possible, get the factory cable bracket. Even if you're using an aftermarket intake, it might come in handy for making up your own bracket. And regardless if using an aftermarket intake or not, the bracket can be used to measure the correct cable/carb relationship for setting up whatever bracket that's used. The throttle linkage are specific to the manufacturer (GM products including 1971 Ford Mustangs with the 429 Cobra Jet and mid-1980s Mopars have used the Quadrajet). |
| − | *Make note of the engine displacement/engine VIN code. These carbs were used on 4.3L V6 through 7.4L V8 engines, so knowing what it came from gives a leg up on what may potentially need changed. | + | *Make note of the engine displacement/engine VIN code. These carbs were used on 4.3L V6 through 7.4L V8 engines (besides its use with GM products the Quadrajet was found in some obscure applications e.g. 1971 Ford Mustangs with the 429 Cobra Jet and 1983-88 Chrysler vehicles), so knowing what it came from gives a leg up on what may potentially need changed. |
*If the Q-jet is to be used with an automatic transmission that uses a detent (kick down) or TV (throttle valve) cable, be sure the throttle arm is correct (below, right). Many manual transmission-equipped vehicles are missing the lower part of the throttle arm (below, left); this is where the detent/TV cable ordinarily attaches. | *If the Q-jet is to be used with an automatic transmission that uses a detent (kick down) or TV (throttle valve) cable, be sure the throttle arm is correct (below, right). Many manual transmission-equipped vehicles are missing the lower part of the throttle arm (below, left); this is where the detent/TV cable ordinarily attaches. | ||
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