Q'Jet Carb Gurus - Please Advise
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Q'Jet Carb Gurus - Please Advise
A few years ago I bought a Carter carb with the correct p/n and date code for my '70, with the intentions of having it rebuilt as a spare. When I got it, I only glanced at it. It seemed okay at the time so I wrapped it up in the box and stored it.
Now I'm taking a closer look and noticed that the threads in the fuel inlet filter opening are about gone.
So my question is ... if this is the only issue, can this carb rebuilt, or should I be shopping for another core? I have no idea if a heli-coil (or other repair) can be done, or if it’s worth it.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Now I'm taking a closer look and noticed that the threads in the fuel inlet filter opening are about gone.
So my question is ... if this is the only issue, can this carb rebuilt, or should I be shopping for another core? I have no idea if a heli-coil (or other repair) can be done, or if it’s worth it.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
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The threads can be correctly repaired, so that's no constraint to rebuilding the carb. You can e-mail me for my info on the repair.
Lars
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Dr. Detroit
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A few years ago I bought a Carter carb with the correct p/n and date code for my '70, with the intentions of having it rebuilt as a spare. When I got it, I only glanced at it. It seemed okay at the time so I wrapped it up in the box and stored it.
Now I'm taking a closer look and noticed that the threads in the fuel inlet filter opening are about gone.
So my question is ... if this is the only issue, can this carb rebuilt, or should I be shopping for another core? I have no idea if a heli-coil (or other repair) can be done, or if it’s worth it.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Now I'm taking a closer look and noticed that the threads in the fuel inlet filter opening are about gone.
So my question is ... if this is the only issue, can this carb rebuilt, or should I be shopping for another core? I have no idea if a heli-coil (or other repair) can be done, or if it’s worth it.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
They were available on the HELP! rack at the parts store.....
Jebby
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I'm not going to shoot it down completely, but my observation on those is that they are an OK temporary fix if you're in a temporary bind. The problem is that they don't cut very much into the damaged area, so they won't survive more than about 2 cycles of filter replacement before they strip out again. They also generate particulate during the self-tapping process, which will often jam into the needle/seat and cause carb flooding issues. So if you choose to use one of those, just beware of its limitations and problems.
Lars
Lars
Dr. Detroit
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I'm not going to shoot it down completely, but my observation on those is that they are an OK temporary fix if you're in a temporary bind. The problem is that they don't cut very much into the damaged area, so they won't survive more than about 2 cycles of filter replacement before they strip out again. They also generate particulate during the self-tapping process, which will often jam into the needle/seat and cause carb flooding issues. So if you choose to use one of those, just beware of its limitations and problems.
Lars
Lars
We used dozens of these on 4x4 Silverados ans K5's in the 80's.....we were tough on them and would changed the engines often.....
Those housings saved our asses!
Jebby
