Re: Carb Rebuild
Rebuilding a carburetor is not difficult. However there are a few things you'll need.<br /><br />1) A manual (Very, Very important if your a first timer)<br /><br />2) Plenty of time to do it. You don't want to be rushing though it.<br /><br />3) You'll need to be able to follow direction to the letter!!!! Read though the proceedure to give yourself an idea of what the parts are called, where everything is and just to familiarize yourself with the carburetor. This is the most important step.<br /><br />Even consider getting a couple books about rebuilding carburetors for your application.<br /><br />4) You'll need to get a can or two of Carb and Choke cleaner. Make sure you spray through all the passages and even the bolt holes. Sometimes gunk can get into the bolt holes and fall into the carb while reassembling it.<br /><br />5) Work in a clean environment. You want to rebuild your carburetor in a "Hospital Like" setting. No dirt,filing, or saw dust, anything of that nature. I use my kitchen table.(Yes, I'm a redneck)<br /><br />6) If you can, I advise you take pictures as you take things apart. Just in case you get distracted and forget where something goes. A digital camera is excellant for this.<br /><br />I think that's about it, maybe someone can also add some pointers. If you get stuck, that's what we're here for.<br /><br />I rebuilt the 4 barrel carb on my '78 Chevy Pickup, the carb is a Quadrajet, and it runs better than ever. Everybody told me that, that carburetor it one of the most difficult carburetors to rebuild, but I had no problem what so ever. Like I said "FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!!!!"
