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PublisherCartech, Incorporated

ISBN-101932494189

ISBN-139781932494181

eBay Product ID (ePID)52620158

Product Key Features

Book TitleHow to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAutomotive / Repair & Maintenance, Automotive / General, Automotive

Publication Year2006

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering

AuthorCliff Ruggles

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-283862

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsHigh Performance Pontiac, December 2006 "This book is a must-have for any hobbyist who enjoys spending time under the hood of his Pontiac.", "High Performance Pontiac," December 2006 "This book is a must-have for any hobbyist who enjoys spending time under the hood of his Pontiac.", Car Craft , February 2007 , reviewed by Jeff Smith "This is a book that takes the Q-jet to the next level.", Musclecar Enthusiast, October 2006 "Unlike some tech books you've probably seen, this one does a good job on the photography, with all color photos shot with good lighting, clear details and clean backgrounds.", Author Cliff Ruggles did one heck of a job writing How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors and it is simply the most exhaustive book on carb rebuilding I've ever read and I couldn't recommend it more., Hemmings Muscle Machines , February 2007 , reviewed by Terry McGean "This is definitely a handy reference for anyone working with Q-Jet-fed muscle.", "Car Craft," February 2007, reviewed by Jeff Smith " This is a book that takes the Q-jet to the next level.", "Musclecar Enthusiast," October 2006 "Unlike some tech books you've probably seen, this one does a good job on the photography, with all color photos shot with good lighting, clear details and clean backgrounds.", "Hemmings Muscle Machines," February 2007, reviewed by Terry McGean " This is definitely a handy reference for anyone working with Q-Jet-fed muscle.", Unlike some tech books you've probably seen, this one does a good job on the photography, with all color photos shot with good lighting, clear details and clean backgrounds.

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal629.2533

Table Of ContentPreface Introduction Chapter 1: History Carburetor Numbering Chapter 2: How Quadrajets Work Main Components Venting Fuel Inlet Float Idle System Primary Main Metering System Secondary System Choke System Chapter 3: Selecting the Right Carb What Are the "Best" Quadrajets? Inlet Position CFM Linkage Vacuum Fittings Choke Pull-Offs "Remanufactured" Quadrajets What Quadrajet Do I Use? Chapter 4: Tools and Safety Safety Equipment A Place to Work Basic Hand Tools Drill Bits Sand/Media Blasting Air Tools Propane Torch/Oxygen Acetylene Welder Carburetor Cleaners and Solvents "Special Tools" Measuring Devices Chapter 5: Rebuilding the Carb Bottom Plugs Warped Air Horn/Main Body Stripped Fuel Filter Housing Threads Loose Throttle Shafts Taking the Carburetor Apart Cleaning the Parts Base Plate Air Horn Rebuild Kits Chapter 6: High-Performance Modifications Base Plate Modifications Modifying the Idle System Primary Main Fuel System Basic Rules for Primary Jetting Power Piston Springs Accelerator Pump Fuel Inlet Seats Floats Pullover Enrichment System Secondary Emulsion Tubes (Air Bleeds) Secondary Air Flaps, Shaft, Hanger, and Metering Rods Choke Pull-Offs Recipe for Success Full-Race Carburetors Removing the Primary Booster Rings Chapter 7: Edelbrock Q-jets Appendix A: Quadrajet Secondary Metering Rods Appendix B: Quadrajet Components

SynopsisThe Rochester Quadrajet carburetor was found perched atop the engine of many a classic GM performance vehicle. The Q-Jet is a very capable but often misunderstood carb. This book, How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors , seeks to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the Q-Jet and show owners how to tune and modify their carbs for maximum performance. The book will be a complete guide to selecting, rebuilding, and modifying the Q-Jet, aimed at both muscle car restorers and racers. The book includes a history of the Q-Jet, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting and finding the right carb, instructions on how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of high-performance modifications that will help anyone with a Q-Jet carb crush the competition., The Rochester Quadrajet carburetor was found perched atop the engine of many a classic GM performance vehicle. The Q-Jet is a very capable but often misunderstood carb. This book, How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors, seeks to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the Q-Jet and show owners how to tune and modify their carbs for maximum performance. The book will be a complete guide to selecting, rebuilding, and modifying the Q-Jet, aimed at both muscle car restorers and racers. The book includes a history of the Q-Jet, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting and finding the right carb, instructions on how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of high-performance modifications that will help anyone with a Q-Jet carb crush the competition., 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 high-performance modifications that will help anyone with a Q-Jet carb crush the competition.

LC Classification NumberTL212.R84 2006