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Sep 15, 2011 | 12:04 AM

willvette70

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1970 carb

I need a carb for 1970 350 300hp im looking to keep the car as origional or era correct as possible... can anyone help me out if they have something that can be rebuilt or where to find something.

Thanks!
Wade Williams

Sep 15, 2011 | 02:20 AM

Makonut

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TRY ITEM #56416fc464 on ebay.
or proteam-corvette.com

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Sep 15, 2011 | 11:22 AM

7T1vette

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If you are not going for "el primo" awards with the car, why do you need to find the 'correct' carb for it? You can re-rod/jet any Q-jet (pre-'75, anyway) to work just fine on your engine.

Sep 15, 2011 | 06:21 PM

willvette70

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I have a Carter quadrajet for it but the throttle holes in the aluminium is wore... is carter even the orginal carbator for the car? or was it rochester?

Sep 15, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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Rochester originally designed and produced the Q-Jet. In a few years, they were going on so many cars that GM asked Carter to produce the same product due to demand. In the 80's, when carbs went 'south', Edelbrock bought all the production equipment to keep the aftermarket needs satisfied. And, today, there are still outfits that produce new and rebuilt Q-Jets.

In just the past 2 weeks, I've had 2 Carter Q-Jets to work on. Lots of 'em still around.

Sep 15, 2011 | 10:55 PM

Dave J

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If you want to stay as original as possible, your choices are as follows;
350/300hp 4 speed carb # 7040203
350/300hp automatic carb # 7040202
These carb numbers are for most '70 cars depending on build date. These numbers are found on a verticle surface on the drivers side of the carb.

I have an extra 7040502 carb service dated 1973 if you are interested. It would need a rebuild. I'm located 2 hours west of you.

Sep 15, 2011 | 11:35 PM

willvette70

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Everyone is being extremely helpful thanks so much!

the numbers are 7040213 I have the manual 4speed.

Im not in any hurry Im just trying to do as much research and take up alittle time to find a deal.

i have replacement on it now thats not right and the timing will need adjusted... runs alittle hotter and alittle gassier