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Matt69olds replied to the thread Rochester Quadrajet Woes.True, unfortunately today’s gas is much different than what came out of the pumps when these cars were new. Meaning some calibration... -
Matt69olds replied to the thread Rochester Quadrajet Woes.Yep, other than idle speed and mixture, that’s as far as most people will go with tuning. Most people don’t have any jets, no float bowl...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread 700r4 tv cable adjustment.I stand corrected, it’s called the TransGo system correction kit. It’s pretty involved, but they do work. I had to use one when I put...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread 700r4 tv cable adjustment.As long as it goes into each gear with a solid thud (no slipping/sliding greasy, slide into gear) shifting too early won’t really hurt...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread First real drive! Not tragic but not good. I think I need carb advice..Rochester continually improved the Q-Jet design right up until it was discontinued. The “best” cores are from the mid to late 70s...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread I would really like a turbo 400 in my truck.I have a gear vender in my Olds, if I was looking for overdrive today I’d go 4L80 without hesitation. I bought the gear vender used...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Rochester Quadrajet Woes.Bingo!! Exactly my point, the people who say Q-Jets are junk are either too lazy to study them, too stubborn to learn, or too stupid to...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Th350 not shifting.Who did the rebuild? Before tearing into it, I’d get with the builder if possible. If that’s not an option, make sure the vacuum...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Rochester Quadrajet Woes.No doubt the previous owner was a member of the “Q-Jets are junk” group. He clearly had no idea how a Q-Jet works, especially on the...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread 350 tbi running too cold.I put a piece of cardboard between the radiator and condenser on my Ram. The diesel engines hold almost 7 gallons of coolant if I...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Cleaning Fuel Injectors.If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I don’t have much confidence in the injector cleaner in a can. Anyone who has tried to remove carbon...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread 700r4 Manual Valve Body.I didn’t know anyone offered manual valve body for a 700. I knew TransGo offered a kit to convert a stock valve body. A manual valve...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread First real drive! Not tragic but not good. I think I need carb advice..Before messing with the carb, make sure the dwell, ignition timing, and the rest of the ignition is in good working order. You will...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Tool for adjusting idle.Or remove the file screws and cut a slot in them. I used a dremel tool with the thick cut off wheel, it made a slot just big enough for...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Rebuild th400 or 4l80e?.You can swap in a 4l80 far cheaper than that, and gain the lockup converter.
