Mr. Pink

yep i did, now i cant get the truck to run correctly after rebuilding the carb. i may admit defeat and order the quick efi setup from summit. i can get it to run and rev but wont idle at all. its been way too long since i have dealt with carbs.

bubbarules1958

I've never really cared much for edelbrocks. I prefer a quadrajet over anything but a Holly is never a bad choice.

Mr. Pink

yea both the 1406 and 1405 came with the truck so i am sticking with them for now.

bubbarules1958

I got an old Holly I had on a 390 laying around. If I remember correctly it's a 3310 or maybe an 1850. I have no use for it. Pay for the shipping and it's yours.

Mr. Pink

able to get me a shipping quote? 48014 is my zip.

bubbarules1958

Not this weekend but next I can. It's in the garage that the Gremlin is at and I have to go shopping for a new living room set this weekend. There is a small possibility that I might get an itch on Sunday to go there and start putting the motor back together. Either way I will get you a price. You would think that it wouldn't cost more then $20 maybe $25 though. Just so there is no surprises I can get you some pics and it's been sitting for about a decade. Ran great when pulled but you should do a rebuild.

Turbo X_J

For an off the shelf do everything OK carb Q-jets rock. Holleys are fine if you like playing with it every time the freakin wind changes direction.

bubbarules1958

I've ran Quadrajets most of my life. Dam good carb. I keep a rebuilt spare in the trunk of the caddy and a box of jets and metering rods. Don't ever really need it but that car can go from DD to sitting indefinitely.

Turbo X_J

Vacuum leak / float level.

Mr. Pink

there is 3 vac lines on my engine(PVC,Vac advance,brake booster) all have been replaced when i got the truck, floats were set with a 7/16s drill bit, and the little ruler i got with the rebuild kit. im leaning more towards i have the idle screws too far in. or i didnt get the passageways clean enough when i soaked it.


Bubba, that sounds fine, im in no hurry. the truck will be going into winter storage here in a few weeks, since it got really cold and wet really quick.

bubbarules1958

Got the bottom half of the engine almost put back together. Just need to rent a harmonic balancer install tool. Not ready to get it back in yet. Thinking about cutting up the firewall, engine cross member and moving the engine around a little bit.








Started to clean up the interior. Removing all the rubber coating, useless sheet metal tabs and stuff.





Got the new steering wheel in. Went with a theft device in case I have to carport it. My insurance company put one in my Nova right after Grant came out with them. Thinking about putting on on my XJ.


Found this when I was finishing up. More work....

Mr. Pink

Nice, i had one of their security systems on my Chevelle and my S10 when i lived in San Diego, granted we were on the Naval base but still. Insurance wanted to make sure neither could be stolen.

bubbarules1958

When you get your install kit look it over. Mine came with untapped holes. Luckily I had the tap on hand.

Mr. Pink

thanks for the heads up, what size was the tap btw?

bubbarules1958

1/4 X 28.