just need a quick answer on this. got a chance at it for 20 bucks. all i know is it needs rebuilt and came off a v8 gm. i have searched and have seen that alot of guys have good luck with the qjets. so for the price i didnt know if someone could take a look at the pics and tell me to go for it or save my 20 bucks. its going on a 350 for my scout II build. thanks

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Looks like the newer electronic one. I would say to pass.

I'd pass.
That thing is junk.

ok thanks guys. what years would you recomend

73-83.

I've bought them for $1.00. Find an older one that has no smog stuff on it. Get the Q-Jet Book from HP Books. I have always like them because of their tunablility. You will find either people will love or hate them. The haters usually like Holleys.

I've bought them for $1.00. Find an older one that has no smog stuff on it. Get the Q-Jet Book from HP Books. I have always like them because of their tunablility. You will find either people will love or hate them. The haters usually like Holleys.

yeah i have seen them all over ebay for next to nothing. some of the old school buses at work have them also so i may take a look around and see what i can find. is there a certain model number to look for? and thanks for all the quick responses guys.

the smog stuff is easy to eliminate, except for the computer stuff.

remove everything not for geting the to remove the secondary limiting linkage.

you want 76 up. look for the number on the drivers side of carb. it should start with 170. also check the throttle shaft. there should be no play. excessive play causes a vacuum leak which can cause idle issues. there is a link on the qjet page in my sig that shows how you can fix a loose throttle shaft with inexpensive tubing from the hobby store...

you want 76 up. look for the number on the drivers side of carb. it should start with 170. also check the throttle shaft. there should be no play. excessive play causes a vacuum leak which can cause idle issues. there is a link on the qjet page in my sig that shows how you can fix a loose throttle shaft with inexpensive tubing from the hobby store...

i came across your link yesterday when i was searching about these, it is very helpful. but here is the latest one i found, seems to be what i am looking for. number on it is 17059206 says its out of a 76. ten bucks.

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Good deal. Find me one like that :lol:

It's a 1979 350 light duty that came with 52 rods and 72 jets. make sure they match up and you'll have the best chance of it running very well from the start.

thats the one i would go for.

Good deal. Find me one like that :lol:

It's a 1979 350 light duty that came with 52 rods and 72 jets. make sure they match up and you'll have the best chance of it running very well from the start.

damn you know your carbs. is there a site i can put the model number into? and i can keep my eyes out and pm you if i come across one.

thanks everyone, made this pretty painless for me.

No I'm not a walking encyclopedia. lol. I have a big big book with every Rochester carb from 1960-1991 (efi included) so I looked it up for you.

Main jets and rod changes are the biggest source of problems with a q-jet (other than aftermarket rebuilders). If you can start with it in stock configuration it will be a lot easier to work with.

No I'm not a walking encyclopedia. lol. I have a big big book with every Rochester carb from 1960-1991 (efi included) so I looked it up for you.

Main jets and rod changes are the biggest source of problems with a q-jet (other than aftermarket rebuilders). If you can start with it in stock configuration it will be a lot easier to work with.

hey you gave me enough answers to convince me, but i found a site with the break down of the model number so that helped me out alot. i do plan on rebuilding it when i get it. so i will make sure to keep it all original. thanks for all your help though.

You've done well. I just hope a rebuilder didn't get hold of it... anything quadrajet, just ask. :D