How to rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet 4MV carburetor
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==Procedures== | ==Procedures== | ||
''The procedures section is currently under construction. Please refer to the threads and links under '''Reference''' and '''Recommended Resources''', which will serve as the basis for this section'' | ''The procedures section is currently under construction. Please refer to the threads and links under '''Reference''' and '''Recommended Resources''', which will serve as the basis for this section'' | ||
| − | + | ===Preplanning and Organization=== | |
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| − | :Parts | + | ====''Preparation''==== |
| − | :Tools | + | *;Carburetor Identification |
| − | : | + | ::''Stamped Identification Number'' - Necessary for ordering correct rebuild kits and parts. The number is usually found either as a tag or as a stamping in the body on the driver-side of the carburetor, running vertically up and down. |
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| + | ::''Sources for Identification'' | ||
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| + | :: ''Carburetor Rebuild Kits'' | ||
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| + | :: ''Individual Parts'' | ||
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| + | :: ''Sellers / Sources'' | ||
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| + | *;Tools | ||
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| + | ::''Digital Camera'' | ||
| + | ::A digital camera with a good flash will come in very handy. There is no need for a top of the line camera. Even today's cellphones with 5 megapixel or higher rating are more than sufficient. Become familiar with the camera you have and use it to photograph everything, from every angle, every step of the way. If you ever get lost during the rebuild process, you only need to flip through a few pictures to get back on track. Remember, with a digital camera, there are no limitations on how many pictures you take because you are not using film. And when you upload your pictures, be sure to organize them into folders and sub-folders with useful categories for titles, i.e. ''Removal'', ''Disassembly'', etc. | ||
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| + | ::It is also a good idea to use a photo editor for processing images. Quick cropping, sharpening and brightening of photos will turn many mediocre shots into useful images. For a free and easy to use photo editor, [http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php Photoscape] is recommended. [http://www.gimp.org/ GIMP] is another one, but with more sophisticated features. | ||
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| + | ::''Books / Guides / Websites'' | ||
| + | ::''"How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors"'' by Cliff Ruggles is a frequent recommendation by the members of [http://www.hotrodders.com Hotrodders]forum. It is a highly-reviewed books and the author is considered a leading authority on Qudrajet carburetors. | ||
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| + | ::In addition to his book, Cliff Ruggles also maintains a website ([http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/ Cliff's High Performance]), with a forum dedicated to discussing carburetors. | ||
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| + | ::Other titles devoted to Rochester Quadrajets are also available from retailers such as [http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ Barnes and Noble], [http://www.amazon.com Amazon], [http://www.ebay.com eBay] and its sister site [http://www.half.com Half.com]. | ||
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| + | ::''Tools'' | ||
| + | ::#Parts Organizer | ||
| + | ::#Screwdrivers | ||
| + | ::#Parts cleaner dip | ||
| + | ::#Parts cleaning tray | ||
| + | ::#Parts cleaning brush | ||
| + | ::# Shop towels / rags | ||
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| + | *;Safety | ||
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| + | ::''Ventilation'' | ||
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| + | ::''Lighting'' | ||
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| + | ::''Protection'' | ||
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| + | :::#Goggles | ||
| + | :::#Gloves | ||
| + | :::#Clothing | ||
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====Removal==== | ====Removal==== | ||
====Disassembly==== | ====Disassembly==== | ||
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