How to rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet 4MV carburetor
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:*Socket wrench set | :*Socket wrench set | ||
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:*Open-end wrench set | :*Open-end wrench set | ||
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:*Screwdrivers - various sizes | :*Screwdrivers - various sizes | ||
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:*Punch | :*Punch | ||
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:*Hammer | :*Hammer | ||
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:*Parts cleaning tray - Keeps the parts in place and also keeps any chemicals from spilling in undesired places. | :*Parts cleaning tray - Keeps the parts in place and also keeps any chemicals from spilling in undesired places. | ||
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:*Parts cleaning brush - Used for cleaning off most of the grime and gunk off the carburetor parts after dipping them. | :*Parts cleaning brush - Used for cleaning off most of the grime and gunk off the carburetor parts after dipping them. | ||
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:*Wire brush - Used for scrubbing off the tough spots after dipping the parts. | :*Wire brush - Used for scrubbing off the tough spots after dipping the parts. | ||
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:* #7 drill bit ''^4'' | :* #7 drill bit ''^4'' | ||
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:*Shop towels / rags | :*Shop towels / rags | ||
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:*Compressed air - For blow-drying carburetor parts after cleaning and washing them. | :*Compressed air - For blow-drying carburetor parts after cleaning and washing them. | ||
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| + | :*Carburetor stand - used to keep the carburetor in place while working on it. It is useful for testing out all linkages before re-installation. You can buy one from any performance auto parts supplier or build you own. For ideas, check out this [http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showpost.php?p=498702&postcount=2 post] on [http://www.forabodiesonly.com/ For A-Bodies Only] | ||
| + | <blockquote>''"I built a stand to hold the carb body so that I could functionally check all the linkage and clearances on the butterflies. It also makes assembly of the metering rods much easier. You can buy a stand, but hard to justify unless you plan on rebuilding lots of carbs. My Q-Jet book told me how to build the stand and it has been invaluable over the years."'' - '''''trees''''', [http://www.hotrodders.com Hotrodders]forum member.</blockquote> | ||
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