CarTech Book How To Rebuild And Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors

When you're tackling the rebuild or mod of a Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor is nice to have an expert at your disposal, and that's exactly what this (SA113) book is. The Rochester Quadrajet carburetor was found perched atop the engine of many a classic GM performance vehicle. The Q-Jet is a very capable but often misunderstood carb. This book, How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors, seeks to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the Q-Jet and show owners how to tune and modify their carbs for ultimate performance.

The book (SA113) will be a complete guide to selecting, rebuilding, and modifying the Q-Jet, aimed at both muscle car restorers and racers. The book has a history of the Q-Jet, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting and discovering the right carb, instructions on how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of high-performance modifications that will help anyone with a Q-Jet carb crush the competition.

SA113 Features:
Pages: 128
Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 300 color

Chapter 1: History
Carburetor numbering

Chapter 2: How quadrajets work
Main components
Venting
Fuel inlet
Float
Idle system
Primary main metering system
Secondary system
Choke system

Chapter 3: Selecting the right carb
What are the “best” quadrajets
Inlet position
CFM
Linkage
Vacuum fittings
Choke pull offs
“Remanufactured” quadrajets
What quadrajets do I use?

Chapter 4: Tools and safety
Safety equipment
A place to work
Basic hand tools
Drill bits
Sand/media blasting
Air tools
Propane torch/oxygen acetylene welder
Carburetor cleaners and solvents
“Special tools”
Measuring devices

Chapter 5: Rebuilding the Carb
Bottom plugs
Warped air horn/main body
Stripped fuel filter housing threads
Loose throttle shafts
Taking the carburetor apart
Cleaning the parts
Base plate
Air horn
Rebuild kits

Chapter 6: High-performance modifications
Base plate modifications
Modifying the idle system
Primary main fuel system
Basic rules for primary jetting
Power piston springs
Accelerator pump
Fuel inlet seats
Floats
Pullover enrichment system
Secondary emulsion tubes (air bleeds)
Secondary air flaps, shaft, hanger, and metering rods
Choke pull offs
Recipe for success
Full race carburetors
Removing the primary booster rings

Chapter 7: Edelbrock q-jets

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