Quadrajet Primary Shaft Bushings

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So here is one mod I like and I got the idea from a rebuild kit I had seen.
The float seat had been slotted to assist in fuel flow.
So I cross drill mine, unless the rebuild kit comes with a modified seat.
The windowed seat does allow more flow, which is good for performance builds, but the downside is it can allow the bowl to drain back more and therefore is not recommended for stockish street builds. If everything is tight and working right, it isn't really a concern, but if you have the windowed seat you should really have the rubber one-way valve in the carb filter as well.
 

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.007 clearance? OK so what happened ? Why was there so much clearance with the new bushings and shaft? Was the shaft worn junk? How did you fix that? New shaft available :think:

Every seen that video of, Jeff Bradshaw of Elderly Iron, rapping and tying thread around a Carburetor shaft to fix loose shaft vacuum leak?:eek::eek:
So, I'm not a fan of boobtube.
In a number of "how too" videos, I've seen them intentionally give information that was sure to sabatoge the outcome.

There is biased motivations to maintain subscription numbers and many (not all) tubers are willing to say or do anything to sustain those numbers.

There is no accountability to giving out bad info.
If a project gets scrapped, there is no recourse.
Worse yet, if someone gets hurt, who can you blame?

Again, not all are like this, but they are out there.

The other issue is the people looking to get free info and fix "whatever" on the cheap.

This is why, you will rarely, if ever mention any boobtube.

The best policy is to grab a book of a well renouned author and do your homework.
 

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The windowed seat does allow more flow, which is good for performance builds, but the downside is it can allow the bowl to drain back more and therefore is not recommended for stockish street builds. If everything is tight and working right, it isn't really a concern, but if you have the windowed seat you should really have the rubber one-way valve in the carb filter as well.
Interesting..
How can fuel "drain" back?
Fuel would have to flow against the fuel pump.
 

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From what I can tell from pictures, there seem to be enuf meat to install bushings on the SU's.
The real issue would be, are there bushings availavle from a bearing waerhouse.
I did see a SzU carb on fleabay for $45.

Moss Motors sells a kit with the bushings and a reamer, so I know they parts are available - just their kit is pricey and I'm not sure I could pull it off successfully without actual machining tools. If I can find spares, you may be getting a call (I have no doubt you have the skill and tooling to get it right the 1st time, but I don't want to send off my ONLY pair of SU's or my only throttle body and have them get lost in shipping somewhere, plus I can't really have my Suburban down for however long it takes UPS to get it back and forth).
 

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Yes, the .007 was prior to installing the new bushings.
OOPS! :idiot:I read it wrong



Take it easy..... Ol' Jeff Bradshaw of Elderly Iron (Redneck Restoration) isnt a "how to" videos. Its was just fun Entertainment Redneck Style, far as Im concerned.

This thread is nothing more than a internet "how to" thread instead of one of those boobtube vids you mention
 
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Interesting..
How can fuel "drain" back?
Fuel would have to flow against the fuel pump.
Gravity...

If there is any little bit of a leak on the check valve in the pump, it will siphon the fuel right down to the air break point in the fuel bowl. So if you have the full height solid seat, that amount is the full seat height. If you have windowed it, now that amount is all the way to the bottom of those windows. You never notice the amount in the fuel lines being siphoned down because by the time the engine has run long enough to use up all the fuel in the bowl, it has pumped the fuel lines back full and started filling the fuel bowl back up. If you find yourself having to crank the engine for an extended period before it starts after sitting for any amount of time, this is likely what is happening.
 

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OOPS! :idiot:I read it wrong



Take it easy..... Ol' Jeff Bradshaw of Elderly Iron (Redneck Restoration) isnt a "how to" videos. Its was just fun Entertainment Redneck Style, far as Im concerned.

This thread is nothing more than a internet "how to" thread instead of one of those boobtube vids you mention
Well, crack a brew and enjoy the entertainment.

I hope this thread serves as an inspiration for others putting up with that carb that stumbles on idle and hates to start.
 

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I gave a bit more thought to the comment that this is nothing more than a boobtube video.
Obviously I disagree..
If this was nothing more than a tuber video, I would know the number of people who have watched it.
I would be asking for subscribers and know those numbers too.
I would making money off of clicks to links.
None of which is true.
And if I was looking for that kind of attention, I would be a tuber.
That's why I am not.

I believe we all have different talents and our greatest satisfaction is realized when we share those talents.
I realize my mechanical talent and my desire to teach.
Some folks realize this. Some do not.
 

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