Ordered a Quickfuel Carb
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Ordered a Quickfuel Carb
I ordered a Quickfuel carb this weekend, model BD-1957 - Black Diamond 1957, 600 CFM. I just sent an e-mail to QF with a couple questions, but figured I'd also post them here. I live in Colorado Springs at an elevation of almost 6500 feet and wondered if I would have to replace them with different sizes. Also, are QF jets interchangeable with Holley jets?
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Check out this thread.
I ordered a Quickfuel carb this weekend, model BD-1957 - Black Diamond 1957, 600 CFM. I just sent an e-mail to QF with a couple questions, but figured I'd also post them here. I live in Colorado Springs at an elevation of almost 6500 feet and wondered if I would have to replace them with different sizes. Also, are QF jets interchangeable with Holley jets?
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A member moved into exactly your situation. I can't speak to the jet interchangeability question.
I've been thinking about that 1957 myself if my Holley goes south, so I hope it works out well for you.
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Quick Fuel makes damn fine carbs and I ran one on my '67 Chevelle SS-396. The OP may just want to call the QF tech line with his question. I did on a different issue and IIRC talked to a guy called "Scooter". I'm also pretty sure the Holley jets will work on the QF but they can tell you for sure.
The aluminum QF body is prone to perc issues so I had to get creative with some insulators to solve it.
The aluminum QF body is prone to perc issues so I had to get creative with some insulators to solve it.
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I had numerous problems with my Holley carb, including percolation.
All problems were cured, including percolation, when I installed the QF 4 years ago.
PS: You can grill steaks on any BBC intake manifold the damn things get so hot.
PPS: It also helps if you install the right sized carb for the engine/axle combination.
All problems were cured, including percolation, when I installed the QF 4 years ago.
PS: You can grill steaks on any BBC intake manifold the damn things get so hot.
PPS: It also helps if you install the right sized carb for the engine/axle combination.
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SI67, thanks for the prior link as I had not run across that in my research. I received a reply from QF and they don't discuss timing, but recommend dropping 2 jet numbers per 3000 feet of elevation for both front and rear. They also said Holley jets are compatible with the QF carb.
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SI67, thanks for the prior link as I had not run across that in my research. I received a reply from QF and they don't discuss timing, but recommend dropping 2 jet numbers per 3000 feet of elevation for both front and rear. They also said Holley jets are compatible with the QF carb.
)We'll definitely want to hear how it works out and see pictures. What drove your choice of the Black Diamond vs., say, the Slayer? I spend a lot of time with the hood up, waiting for the tow truck, so a pretty carb is important!
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The black coating is supposed to reduce fuel temp by several degrees, which I though could be an advantage as I'm already at 6500 feet of elevation in Colorado Springs. I got the carb in last Friday, but won't be able to install it for at least a week or so as I got myself a case of tendonitis after hiking 6-7 miles up on Pikes Peak last week. Need to keep off it for a while longer. It wasn't too long ago I could hike double that distance and not have anything more than tired feet. I guess I'm just getting older, or I need to hike more often. I will post pictures of the install.
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I rode to the top of Pike's Peak with a friend in a rented Ford Explorer. I sucked up a silver dollar sized piece of the seat upholstery three miles from the top and kept it sucked up the rest of the ride.
I think you'll be extremely pleased with the QF carb....
I think you'll be extremely pleased with the QF carb....
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If the Pikes Peak highway caused you to pucker, then you definitely want to stay away from where I take my Jeep.
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Just ordered some new jets so I can adjust for my altitude. I hope I can do the install this weekend.