When discussing quadrajet models, the number 4 means a fourbarrel carburetor. With years of qjet experience and hundreds of satisfied customers, our carbs are track proven and dyno tested. This book, how to rebuild and modify rochester quadrajet carburetors, seeks to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the qjet and show owners how to tune and modify their carbs for maximum performance. Free carburetor repair manuals mikes carburetor parts. September 25, 2005 a searchable pdf version of the service manual has.
Rochester quadrajet 4mv carb rebuild part 1 youtube. Calibrated for your application, the qjet offers the best of both worlds. Rochester b, bc, bv, aa, bb carburetor manual be patient, this is a large file. The rochester quadrajet is a spreadbore 4barrel carburetor. How to quadrajet carburetor rebuild part 1 disassembly its been almost 30 years since passenger cars came with a carburetor, but the hundred years before that was nearly all carburetors. Discussion in engine topic started by flynt, sep, 2007. Always wanted to learn how to rebuild a carb and these videos were just the help i needed.
Rochester julian date 1249 indicates 124 day of 1969. About smi smi carburetor smi sean murphy induction. Rochester quadrajet repair guide print adjustments float level external check. Tune up your automotive and marine rochester 4 barrel quadrajet carburetor with our usa made premium carburetor rebuild kits. January 15 2020, quadrajet rebuilds 7 weeks, quadrajet rebuild. Solex 44pa1 rebuild instructions solex 44phh carburetor manual. From 1965 to 1990, the standardissue 4barrel carburetor on all gm products was the rochester quadrajet. Small primary bores give it driveablility and fuel economy.
Needle and seat assemblyaccelerator pumpfuel filter gasketc 1 part number. Compatible with all chevygmc trucks and cars 1974 thru 1978 available for 350, 400, and 454 engines bolts on to any quadrajetspread bore gm style intake manifold. Quadrajet carburetors performance quadrajet carburetors. Rochester quadrajet carburetor manual rochester varajet carburetor manual. We have set out on an adventure with a 3part series to disassemble, rebuild, and tune a rochester quadrajet on a 1971 oldsmobile 442. This is a rebuild kit for many of the 7580 gm rochester quadrajet 4 barrel carburetors found on buick, cadillac, checker, chevy, chevy truck, oldsmobile and pontiac. The first thing i bought was the book how to rebuild and modify rochester quadrajet carburetors by cliff ruggles isbn. How to quadrajet carburetor rebuild part 1 removal and. Buy a rebuilt qjet from our store or contact us to send your core in for service.
Level 1 lv1 replaces factory oem unit for small block gmc and chevy passenger cars or light trucks with 305 and 350 c. How to rebuild a rochester quadrajet 4mv carburetor. Qjet carburetor rebuild kit contains the following parts. Quadrajet carburetors, produced by rochester and carter under licensed contract, had become a standard for gm fourbarrel applications. The next letter, v, c, or e stands for the type of the chokes thermostatic coil. Rochester quadrajet 4mv carb rebuild part 2 duration. Includes history, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting the right carb, how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of. The quadrajet is a four barrel carburetor, made by the rochester products division of general. Our carburetor rebuild kits feature online exploded view instructions and adjustment specifications, quality gaskets, ethanol resistant accelerator pump components and hiflow needle and seats. Rochester quadrajet carburetor 4mv replacement mechanical divorced choke also known as remote choke 4 barrel quadrajet with side fuel inlet. Quadrajet air leak fix and warped air horn repair tutorial. The quadrajet is a four barrel carburetor, made by the rochester products division of general motors. Helpful information you need when you rebuild your carburetor. Free carburetor repair manuals manuals are downloaded as pdf files.
Huge secondary bores hold the potential for massive power. Its first application was the newfor1965 chevy 396ci engine. This book provided a good background on rochester quadrajets as well as some common performance modifications. Rochester quadrajet parts jet performance products. So, a 4m is a quadrajet, and a 2m is a twobarrel dualjet. Everyday performance llc specializes in the rebuilding and restoration of the rochester quadrajet carburetor whatever the eralate 1960s musclecars, the big 1970s cars, or the 1980s electronic computer command control carburetorswe can provide you with a rebuilt quadrajet or rebuild your core our patentpending carburetormounted. Quadrajet rebuild kit, gm 197580 1983 4009e 2 quadrajet rebuild kit, gm 197580 1983 4009e 3. I purchased a rebuild kit and watched the videos as i went through the steps. Rochester quadrajet manual the old car manual project.
I have a rochester quadrajet carb for my sbc that i just had it rebuilt and it is worst than before. The aluminum casting will crack if the male pipe threads of the fitting are overtightened. We have ethanolcompatible parts for all rochester carburetors from the first model aa carburetor in 1949 to the computercontrolled qjets of the 80s and on to aftermarket edelbrock quadrajets and marine carbs. From street restoration to full race carb tuning, parts to quadrajet rebuild instructions, we have it. Seal the plug or fitting with teflon tape or a good thread. The rochester quadrajet carburetor was found perched atop the engine of many a classic gm performance vehicle.
It is a r44mv or 4mc they can have a divorce choke remote choke which means the choke is located on the intake manifold or electric choke located on the side of the carburetor. Quality rebuilt carburetors for mercruiser, holley, rochester, omc and more. Marine carburetor 4 barrel rochester quadrajet 4mv type with remotedivorced choke v6,v8 mercruiser, omc. May 3, 2003 this manual covers all rochester qjet carbs including the 4mv, m4mc. I was a little squeamish about working on my own carbs so i bought an old marine rochester quadrajet on ebay. Download manuals for carter, holley, autolite, motorcraft, rochester, stromberg, solex, marvel schebler, zenith. Marine carburetor rochester quadrajet 454 crusader 7.
Through 1981, corvette would rely on the quadrajet. Rochester quadrajet 4mv series 4 barrel carburetor 1974. Holley 2300 carburetor rebuild manual from a 1962 repair manual. Unfollow rochester quadrajet carburetor repair kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Attending evening classes, sean worked at brad urbans, the carburetor shop. Some are very large and might take some time to download, depending on your internet connection.
Float level external check for the rochester quadrajet. Under the hood, it had a small block 350 v8 engine with a rochester quadrajet carburetor. We have listed the years and engine sizes below as well as the carburetor numbers that we do know this kit fits. Detailed quadrajet carburetor rebuild complete guide. Rochester quadrajet carburetor rebuild kits carburetor. Quadrajet s premium quality rochester quadrajet carburetor rebuild kits are superior to common auto parts store. They started making rochester quadrajet 4 barrel carburetors in 1965. With the engine idling at normal operating temperature and the choke wide open, insert float gauge c4900 in the vent hole and allow the gauge to float freely. Rochester bc published in 1951 rochester dualjet carburetor rochester e2se carburetor rochester e4mee4mc service rochester monojet carburetor rochester triple power pack rochester quadrajet carburetor rochester varajet carburetor. Everyday performance rebuilt quadrajet carburetor store. The identification number will help with ordering the correct parts or a rebuild kit. Everything you need to rebuild a 4m quadrajet rochester if the jets and or needle valves need replaced you will need to order them separately.
The qjet is a very capable but often misunderstood carb. The float was getting stuck gas was getting stuck in the carb and not going down into the intake, my truck would start and shut off after a mile at normal temp. This marine build is for a stock engine with the correct quadrajet for the year, make, model and cubic inch engine. Rochester quadrajet carburetors serviced with this rebuild kit. If you choose to do your own carburetor overhaul, it is highly recommended that the rochester quadrajet youre intending to install the barker bushings kit into be thoroughly cleaned. Removal, disassembly, rebuild rookie level the thread discusses the removal, complete teardown, cleaning, rebuild kits, rebuild process, reinstallation, and tuning of a quadrajet 4mv model. This carburetor is not intended for rv and performance type camshafts and header application. Quadrajet rebuild kits cliffs high performance quadrajets. Rochester quadrajet with air choke for small block engines. Graduating from southern illinois university in 1990 with a bachelors degree in automotive technology, sean murphy relocated to southern california to attend the racing technology program at chaffey college in rancho cucamonga ca. The best recommendation would be to install this barker bushings kit in conjunction with the use of the barker gang garage quadrajet unwarping service.
Carburetor doctor carburetor rebuild kits, floats, choke pull offs, choke coils and other parts for rochester carburetors are here. Rochester quadrajet carburetor rebuild parts bushings. There was a section on fixing design problems with older quadrajets, most of which had been. Carburetor rebuild kits quadrajet carburetor model. Once it has been determined that your rochester quadrajet carburetor requires a rebuild, the first thing to do is to locate the identification number. In the summer of 2011, i decided to take a look at the rebuilding the carburetor. This book, how to rebuild and modify rochester quadrajet carburetors, seeks to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the qjet and show owners how to tune and modify their carbs. We were too focused on doing body work to worry about the engine at first. Its last application was on the 1990 oldsmobile 307 v8 engine, which was last used in the cadillac brougham and full size station wagons made by chevrolet, pontiac, oldsmobile, and buick. Quadrajet rebuild kit, buick 197787, chevy 1987, gmc 197778, o quadrajet rebuild kit, buick 198090, cadillac 198690, chevy 19 quadrajet rebuild kit, cadillac 196769, pontiac 196869 4002b quadrajet rebuild kit, chevrolet 1969197019711972 4004a quadrajet rebuild kit, chevrolet 1972 4006 quadrajet rebuild kit, chevy 196567, olds 1966 4001c. Many quadrajets have their fuel bowl plugs sealed with epoxy when rebuilt to prevent. Includes history, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting the right carb, how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of highperformance modifications that will help anyone with a qjet carb crush the competition. From19651979 most will have 78 inch 20 fuel inlet till 1971 and 1 inch 20 after.