How to rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet 4MV carburetor

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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.
 
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.
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[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/q-jet-power-piston-springs-160724.html Q-Jet Power Piston Springs]
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Thread offers information on power piston springs in relation to tuning a Rochester Quadrajet. Information provided on spring ratings, manufacturers and part numbers*.
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[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/How_to_rebuild_automotive_carburetors How to rebuild automotive carburetors]
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Wiki article intended to provide information on rebuilding a carburetor. ''(Article remains under construction as of June 22, 2011)''.
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[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Quadrajet Quadrajet]
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Wiki articles that provides background information, history, and variants of the Quadrajet carburetors, as well as the pros and cons of using one.
  
 
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===Recommended Resources===
 
===Recommended Resources===
  
"How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors" * by Cliff Ruggles is regularly recommended by forum members. In addition to the book, Ruggles also has his own website(http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/index.html), which a forum devoted to discussing carburetors (http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/simplemachinesforum/).
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''"How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors"'' * by Cliff Ruggles is regularly recommended by forum members. In addition to the book, Ruggles also has his own website(http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/index.html), which a forum devoted to discussing carburetors (http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/simplemachinesforum/).
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A detailed document written by Lars Grimsrud on troubleshooting and tuning Quadrajet carburetors.
 
A detailed document written by Lars Grimsrud on troubleshooting and tuning Quadrajet carburetors.
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[http://4x4mecca.com/upload/demouploads/Quadrajet_Service_Manual_1981.pdf Delco Quadrajet Carburetor,Models 4MV-4MC-M4ME-M4MC Service Manual]
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Factory manual for servicing Quadrajet carburetors.Contais very useful and detailed information, images and diagrams to assist with servicing and rebuild.
  
  
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''*For current availability, edition and pricing, please visit an online book retailer such as [http://www.amazon.com Amazon],[http://www.ebay.com eBay], [http://www.half.com Half.com]. This title is also available through Ruggles' website.''
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''*Manufacturers and/or part numbers may no longer be current. Members are urged to added updated information if and when they come across it.''
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''**For current availability, edition and pricing, please visit an online book retailer such as [http://www.amazon.com Amazon],[http://www.ebay.com eBay], or [http://www.half.com Half.com]. This title is also available through Ruggles' website.''

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