Can you take a look at these pics and tell me whats missing or wrong?

[lurch115]

Originally Posted by donut

Throttle return spring runs parallel to the throttle cable (under).
Connects on the bottom of the throttle arm, runs back to the mount the throttle cable is on.

does that work with the universal style throttle brackets like what he has on there? i've found that alot of times the springs are too long for that.

[frog210]

hey lurch115
in the second picture i dont a have a canister like that there
im going to look for it when i get a chance...
thanks for the pictures notes
when i get off of work ill do what you said in the pics


on a side note
I replaced the fuel line filter, the glass clear one and the filter in the carb
it dosent die alot, it still idles sorth of rough when stopping at a light or stop sign
I know when I do the carb kit or get another carb it will run alot smoother

[C-10 simplex]

i would say the rubber fuel hose has got to go first and foremost.

[frog210]

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

i would say the rubber fuel hose has got to go first and foremost.

^^^ What do you mean by that i have to get a metal one or what?

[lurch115]

Originally Posted by frog210

hey lurch115
in the second picture i dont a have a canister like that there
im going to look for it when i get a chance...
thanks for the pictures notes
when i get off of work ill do what you said in the pics


on a side note
I replaced the fuel line filter, the glass clear one and the filter in the carb
it dosent die alot, it still idles sorth of rough when stopping at a light or stop sign
I know when I do the carb kit or get another carb it will run alot smoother

forgot to mention some tips about the fuel line. make sure that it is routed away from the exhaust because if it some how lays down on the header it can easily burn through and start a bad fire. If you plan to rebuild the carb. i'd recamend you find a better canidate. the one you currently have looks to be a "mutt" of parts from more than one style of q-jet and multipul years of q-jets.

[frog210]

okay ill do the fuel line when i get home then
I took the truck to school yesterday(for the first time)
My auto mechanic teacher told me it looked like it had been rebuilt 2-3 times
They said my engine looked clean no sludge or nothing
Cant wait friday is payday and my Bday so lets see what i get done...

[lurch115]

well happy early birthday and let us know how it goes. if you have issues i can do my best to help you figure them out.

[terryj]

I'd just get rid of the Q-jet and go with a Holly or Edlebrock.

[vegas80step]

"tell me whats missing" - a mechanic...



I'd pick up a repair manual


it has pictures and walk throughs, I'm sure it would help ya out...



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[frog210]

Took a few more pics
let me know thanks

[mud.man.rj]

That is a sad looking carb even if you get it close to running good, spend a bit and switch up to a Holley or Edelbrock and start a fresh. Either that or find a mechanic quick and actually get it straightened out. No more pictures, they are just too sad looking.

[frog210]

yea i know the carb looks so sad
but im still saving up some money at the moment
i do want to switch carbs
besides that how does everything else look?

[76Charlie]

Air cleaner...........................sorry just had to

[frog210]

Air cleaner?
It has one its an elderbrock it only been used a week
Lifted the fuel cable with sum zip ties for now, trying to find a
Alternate root for it
And need either a new mc gasket (any links would help) or a whole new master
Cylinder
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[76Charlie]

He doesn't haven an air cleaner...nevermind just being a doofus :P. Why don't you just run a wire into the cab and use manual choke?

[lurch115]

I agree with these guys about getting a different carb. and starting off "fresh", but inthe samenote sometimes the best way to learn is buy fixing stuff like this. Although the carb is pieced togeather from more than one style q jet and is actually from a mid to late 80's chevy. It can still be a good learning experience. What I will do sometime in the next few days is setup a carb. that is similar to yours on an extra. engine on a stand and take pictures showing what vacuum lines go where. It will be MUCH easier than trying to explain it all.

[motornut]

Originally Posted by frog210

Air cleaner?
It has one its an elderbrock it only been used a week
Lifted the fuel cable with sum zip ties for now, trying to find a
Alternate root for it
And need either a new mc gasket (any links would help) or a whole new master
Cylinder
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my 78 was dirtier then that with just a hole in the filter.....must have had one before
the fuel line being rubber is not safe in any spot under the hood,best is a metal line
do that first!
does the master leak or is that spillage,check the seal is in right under the lid
usally the master leaks,between the booster, out the back not over the side
may wana try getting some better pics,those are hard to judge...

[frog210]

lurch115 that would be awesome if you could do that
im sure you would help me and many others
76charlie I dont know how to run a manual choke
motornut where are some of the best places to get a metal hose?
how do you have your hose routed? any pics
my mc gasket is their, but leaks already cleaned the top and where it sits
but still leaks idk why?

[76Charlie]

Oh the choke line is easy!!!...Open your hood and work the choke with your hand. on the side of the carburetor somewhere you will see something move, probably has a hole in it. tie a piece of hard wire you can push or pull without it flexing. Then run that wire in the cab, so when its cold push the wire in to close the choke, pull it out slowly to open it! My truck came with an old rochester 2 barrel with a nasty choke, I was young and didn't even know how to wire it myself, so when I started it up I just held my foot on the gas and revved it about 1500 to warm it up.

[motornut]

most auto parts places stock it by the roll
some would have to order it in prebent
or maybe a shop could make one

[frog210]

Motornut where did you get yours?
I'm curious how big are the gas tanks like how many gallons
I have dual tanks but only use 1
My fuel gauge ain't working
Any help is appreciated
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[bucannon]

each tank is 20 gallons, i recommend an edelbrock carb. can be found used for cheap and are easy to tune, it will even match your air cleaner! haha

[joe231]

Short beds have 16 gallon tanks,
Long beds can have either 16 or 20 gallon tanks...
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[motornut]

Originally Posted by frog210

Motornut where did you get yours?
I'm curious how big are the gas tanks like how many gallons
I have dual tanks but only use 1
My fuel gauge ain't working
Any help is appreciated
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i bend mine ,when you get the "hang" of it ,it's much cheaper
a lot of people think to make a 90 bend in one shot,dosn't work that ez
but you also need to "flare" the ends and have those bend ,fit,and seal
if getting a set of gas, brake,or tranny lines "prebent" , cool but very $$
saying "I made those" is way cooler,
after it fits,and before installing ,simple steel wool polish/rub makes quite a diff too
(this is my 79 below i just bought ,fixed,the 3/8ths missing in yours the hose was split)
as for the gauge is it over /under, bouncy?
might get a faster answer dropping by the electrical thread with that.....

[frog210]

I went to the gas station
i had 40 bucks so i was like put it in gas
well at like 36-37 bucks the hose gun kept stopping itself
(I kept putting fuel in their and it started to spill out so i stopped)
I put the rest 3-4 bucks in my gas can
but I looked to see how many gallons it was it was only
9 Gallons? (I think their might have been 2-3 gallons in their)

It was my bday yesterday, but had to pay off some loans and bill
so i was left with 30 bucks lol
got to wait till next week for the carb now

my gas gauge stays a little over E
but when you turn it off it starts going towards the full mark

motornut can you take some more pics of that gas line relocation you did
that looks awesome and pretty easy to do