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*rcorkren* · 07-13-2003, 02:43 PM

Hey all,

I have a quick question... On my new motor (carb to pan), I am having trouble getting the truck to start cold without starter spray. As soon as I spray - it starts right up and stays running.

I am running a rebult Q-jet (Autozone special). The only equipment that isn't hooked up is the charcoal canister.

jef5150 · 07-13-2003, 02:56 PM

electric choke,,,,,or manual?

cdowns · 07-13-2003, 02:56 PM

could be a couple of things: is the gas in the tank old? have you checked the fuel strainer in the gas tank? did you change to electronic ignition? if so did you run a new wire to provide 12volts to the system?

*rcorkren* · 07-13-2003, 11:00 PM

I got it... I took the choke plate off a couple of days ago, and when I put it back on the linkage was sticking. I don't remember hitting the linkage, but the linkage was not allowing the choke plate to open.

I really need to get an electric choke to go on the Q-jet - anybody know of a conversion kit??

Thanks

PS - Last week I used POR15's fuel tank cleaner and sealer - it worked like a charm.

Als454 · 07-13-2003, 11:15 PM

I would be interested in information on an electric choke also.

Hooter · 07-14-2003, 12:34 AM

it is kinda hard to convert a non electric choke q-jet to an electric version, if it was me I would find a q jet with electric choke, they are not too hard to find

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-14-2003, 12:42 AM

It could be the rebuild on the carb. I have had several from Kragen Auto, who has Ouadrajets rebuilt by Holly and only one out of three are worth keeping. Holly may build a good carb but as for the quality control on the rebuilts, all I can say is Im glad I don't depend on one for a daily driver. I had the Q-jet rebuilt on my 80 Vette 6 years ago and its still running great. It was a shop rebuilt, not an exchange from a discount parts house. Cost about the same as buying a rebuilt but I know it was done right when you know who the players are!
Just my 3 cents worth.

07-13-2003, 02:43 PM	#1
rcorkren Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 43	Starting Problems Hey all, I have a quick question... On my new motor (carb to pan), I am having trouble getting the truck to start cold without starter spray. As soon as I spray - it starts right up and stays running. I am running a rebult Q-jet (Autozone special). The only equipment that isn't hooked up is the charcoal canister.

07-13-2003, 02:56 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	could be a couple of things: is the gas in the tank old? have you checked the fuel strainer in the gas tank? did you change to electronic ignition? if so did you run a new wire to provide 12volts to the system? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-13-2003, 11:15 PM	#5
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	I would be interested in information on an electric choke also. __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

07-14-2003, 12:34 AM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	it is kinda hard to convert a non electric choke q-jet to an electric version, if it was me I would find a q jet with electric choke, they are not too hard to find __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

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07-13-2003, 02:56 PM	#2
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	electric choke,,,,,or manual?

07-13-2003, 11:00 PM	#4
rcorkren Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 43	I got it... I took the choke plate off a couple of days ago, and when I put it back on the linkage was sticking. I don't remember hitting the linkage, but the linkage was not allowing the choke plate to open. I really need to get an electric choke to go on the Q-jet - anybody know of a conversion kit?? Thanks PS - Last week I used POR15's fuel tank cleaner and sealer - it worked like a charm.

07-14-2003, 12:42 AM	#7
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	It could be the rebuild on the carb. I have had several from Kragen Auto, who has Ouadrajets rebuilt by Holly and only one out of three are worth keeping. Holly may build a good carb but as for the quality control on the rebuilts, all I can say is Im glad I don't depend on one for a daily driver. I had the Q-jet rebuilt on my 80 Vette 6 years ago and its still running great. It was a shop rebuilt, not an exchange from a discount parts house. Cost about the same as buying a rebuilt but I know it was done right when you know who the players are! Just my 3 cents worth.



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