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ronh72c10 · 05-29-2005, 01:01 PM

Got the engine in the Burb to the point yesterday where I was able to start it. I was actually really surprised that it started at all when I saw how far retarded the timing was. Once I set the timing it started and ran great.

It was a little loud because of the open headers, I actually have a funny video because of the headers, if someone has knows where I can upload it that'd be cool, it's around 500K in size.

Alot of uncertainty in this, the engine came from a salvage yard, never heard it running, put in an HEI distributer, and rebuilt the Quadrajet. And now that it seems to work I can admit that I powdercoated the carb, I really thought I wrecked it because of that, so I feel quite happy it worked, although I'd never do it again.

There are a few setbacks, the rad leaks, the tranny leaked (although it stopped), the driveshaft is too long and the carb idle is way too high and doesn't seem to have any adjustment. (maybe I did some damage to it??)

On to the rust repair.

Ron

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-29-2005, 04:09 PM

Congrats on getting her running I have never seen anyone powercoat the carb...

ronh72c10 · 05-29-2005, 11:28 PM

There's a good reason you don't see too powdercoated carbs, you have to completely dismantle it to coat it. That was a disaster, broke some screws of in the shafts. I definately don't recommend doing it.

Ron

**68 Stepside** · 05-30-2005, 01:30 AM

One thing I can think of on the idle is a screw on the passenger side linkage, I couldn't tell you exactly where it is or anything (it's been years since I've dealt with a quadrajet), but my 77 monte carlo wouldn't back off and it took me a long time to find it...there's some sort of an idle screw (maybe on the secondaries) that you can also adjust, maybe take a look there? Good luck...the engine looks good!

ronh72c10 · 05-30-2005, 08:56 AM

Looking at the carb again the linkage to the accelerator pump is hanging up and preventing full return of the throttle. The idle speed screw is actually not in contact with the linkage because of that.

Ron

ronh72c10 · 05-30-2005, 09:01 AM

Video (500K), watch near the rear tire.

A better quality audio file (90K)

Ron

05-29-2005, 01:01 PM	#1
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Woo Hoo Got the Burb Running Yesterday Got the engine in the Burb to the point yesterday where I was able to start it. I was actually really surprised that it started at all when I saw how far retarded the timing was. Once I set the timing it started and ran great. It was a little loud because of the open headers, I actually have a funny video because of the headers, if someone has knows where I can upload it that'd be cool, it's around 500K in size. Alot of uncertainty in this, the engine came from a salvage yard, never heard it running, put in an HEI distributer, and rebuilt the Quadrajet. And now that it seems to work I can admit that I powdercoated the carb, I really thought I wrecked it because of that, so I feel quite happy it worked, although I'd never do it again. There are a few setbacks, the rad leaks, the tranny leaked (although it stopped), the driveshaft is too long and the carb idle is way too high and doesn't seem to have any adjustment. (maybe I did some damage to it??) On to the rust repair. Ron Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

05-29-2005, 04:09 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Congrats on getting her running I have never seen anyone powercoat the carb... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-29-2005, 11:28 PM	#3
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	There's a good reason you don't see too powdercoated carbs, you have to completely dismantle it to coat it. That was a disaster, broke some screws of in the shafts. I definately don't recommend doing it. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

05-30-2005, 01:30 AM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	One thing I can think of on the idle is a screw on the passenger side linkage, I couldn't tell you exactly where it is or anything (it's been years since I've dealt with a quadrajet), but my 77 monte carlo wouldn't back off and it took me a long time to find it...there's some sort of an idle screw (maybe on the secondaries) that you can also adjust, maybe take a look there? Good luck...the engine looks good! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

05-30-2005, 08:56 AM	#5
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Looking at the carb again the linkage to the accelerator pump is hanging up and preventing full return of the throttle. The idle speed screw is actually not in contact with the linkage because of that. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

05-30-2005, 09:01 AM	#6
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Video (500K), watch near the rear tire. A better quality audio file (90K) Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!



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