Help needed Rochester Quadrajet
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Uttendorf - Austria
Hi again,
reason was the primary's shaft, too much play I think.
For fast help I tried to strengthen the spring and put some grease inside.
And .... it works
For the moment it is ok, I will watch and maybe I will have to take it out next winter to repair it.
Thanks for all the help !
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Uttendorf - Austria
winter will be the time to do a big service at Mr. Rochester
So, what do you guys recommend to minimize the play ?
Is there a repair set available or is it better to send the carb to a specialist ?
If its better to send it to a specialist for Rochester, please tell me who is best adress.
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From: McHenry Illinois
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To fix the problem, bushing kits are available, which allow you to drill out the holes in the baseplate, and press in brass bushings. I don't know if they still offer the kits, or are even in business, for that matter, but at one time there was a business called "The Carburetor Shop", located in Ontario California. They sold a very inclusive kit, that had everything you needed to do the repair on 2-3 carbs, even including a specially modified drill bit to drill out the baseplate.
I bought one of these kits about 20 years ago, and repaired 2 carbs with it.
