Ok I need some more help sorry guy's so it looks like the carb on top of the 302 v8 mustang is a GM Any idea's of the model or such https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/972eH7cvv_4S6pQiWlkOr0Sahkc3dqh_zKOlnDAMWyQ?feat=directlink
Trying to figure out what type and such so I can get either a carb kit for it. Also to figure out where the auto choke and vacumm lines go. And is it worth keeping it on there or replacing it with something else
It runs with some backfire if rev too high. I managed to decode it looks to be a 1976 4 barrell for a chevy/gm
We may want to see if some carb gurus chime in. My thoughts are it ain't a Ford carb but then again if it works.. lol
Backfireing usually means your timing is off A carb if adjusted properly doesn't care if it is sitting on top of a 302 or a 350 and conversly, a 302 and 350 don't know the difference either. As long as everything lines up with no leaks, it's all doable
Bob you could be right. Cause I wanted to adjust the timing but there isn't any markings to use a timing light so I'm going to have to do manually
Rochester Quadra****. They work fine til they need a rebuild, then they're scrap yard fodder. There's a reason Holley still makes their carbs in a spreadbore version to replace the Quadra****.
In the mid-70s I ran a Q-jet from a big block Buick on my 289. Once I learned how to tune it, it was a decent carb. Great mileage and made a nice roar when those huge secondaries opened up. Only problem I had with it was when the weather got really hot the fuel inside would percolate since the fuel bowl is in the center of the carb and very small.
Ive had good luck with Edelbrachs out of the box. I hate Quadrajets, my wifes 350 had one. I bought a rebuilt one to replace it and it sucked air from underneath. Had to take it to a shop that seals the plugs in the bottom of the fuel bowl. They dont do that when they rebuild them, cost me more to have a shop go through it. Dont get me wrong a Quadrajet is a nice carb, But you need a Quadrajet expert to make an old one work like a new one. $$$
I remember back in the "day" these could be made to run like gangbusters....I believe the had metering rods instead of jets and they were easier to change
