How to rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet 4MV carburetor
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===Carburetor Identification=== | ===Carburetor Identification=== | ||
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====Identification Number==== | ====Identification Number==== | ||
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===Parts=== | ===Parts=== | ||
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| − | + | #Carburetor Rebuild Kits | |
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===Tools=== | ===Tools=== | ||
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| + | :The carburetor is held together and in place with a multitude of bolts of variuous sizes. There are also alot of small parts on the inside of the carburetor body. It is very important to use some sort of a parts organizer to separate everything. It does not have to be anything fancy. You can often use things usually found around the house such as cupcake pan, silverware tray, or an egg carton will do the job.''^2'' According to [http://www.hotrodders.com Hotrodders] forum member '''''trees''''': | ||
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| + | '':<blockquote>"As a technique, I use two pans and lable each "bin" and place the old part in one bin and at the same time, I place the new part in the other pan. Most kits are 'generic' so this is the best time to pick out the part that matches the removed part and set the residual parts aside."''^3''</blockquote>'' | ||
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====Tools==== | ====Tools==== | ||
| − | + | #Socket wrench set | |
| − | + | #Open-end wrench set | |
| + | #Screwdrivers - various sizes | ||
| + | #Punch | ||
| + | #Hammer | ||
| + | #Parts cleaning tray | ||
| + | #Parts cleaning brush | ||
| + | #Wire brush | ||
| + | # #7 drill bit ''^4'' | ||
| + | #Shop towels / rags | ||
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| − | + | ====Chemicals==== | |
| − | + | #Parts cleaner dip - 1 gallon can is sufficient | |
| − | + | #Carburetor cleaner spray | |
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====Digital Camera==== | ====Digital Camera==== | ||
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: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. | :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. | ||
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====Books / Guides / Websites==== | ====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 | + | :'''''"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 book that is regularly recommended on the [http://www.hotrodders.com Hotrodders] forum, and the author is considered a leading authority on Quadrajet carburetors. |
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| − | + | ====Lighting==== | |
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| − | + | #Goggles | |
| − | + | #Gloves | |
| − | + | #Clothing | |
=Procedures= | =Procedures= | ||
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