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Chevy Carburetor Rebuild - Quadrajet Performance Lives!

Here's How To Make Your Factory Carb A Serious Player
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
For those who want to dive... 
   
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Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
For those who want to dive into the complex world of Q-Jet rebuilding, might we suggest good Car Tech books to look at before starting. The first one is "How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors," by Cliff Ruggles. From the simple rebuild all the way to the complex, this book has it documented. The second book "How to Build Horsepower, Carburetors & Intake Manifolds" by SUPER CHEVY contributor David Vizard, though not as extensive as the first book mentioned, has several pages dedicated to your friend, the Q-Jet.
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Here it is, a genuine 750-cfm... 
   
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Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Here it is, a genuine 750-cfm Quadrajet found at a swap meet for a bargain basement price. By the looks of it, this unit has been sitting on a shelf for a few decades, and it's in pretty decent shape.
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Carb Shop technician O.J.... 
   
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Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Carb Shop technician O.J. Bretzing opened it up and showed us how worn out, broken and dirty the insides of the carburetor are. After a few minutes he had the carb completely disassembled and ready for cleaning
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
It's time for a sonic bath.... 
   
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Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
It's time for a sonic bath. After 20-30 minutes in a solution of hot soapy water...
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
...the sections of the carb... 
   
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Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
...the sections of the carb are scrubbed, dried and ready for the blasting cabinet.
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Sitting safely behind glass,... 
   
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Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Sitting safely behind glass, Bretzing thoroughly blasts each section of the carb. After all pieces are thoroughly cleaned, the carb is washed in Dichromate to restore it back to its original color.
Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Along with the body, the internal... 
   
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Quadrajet Carburetor Rebuild
Along with the body, the internal pieces of the carb are also washed in Dichromate and laid out ready for reassembly; it kind of looks like a civil war surgery set in miniature. The Carb Shop has an available stage 1 and stage 2 build of the Q-Jet and will custom build according to the customer's specs and applications.

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