Biminis, View Because the Quadrajet is so versatile, it is easy to find a suitable core for your GM V-8 project. A damper to slow down the opening rate of the air valve to approx 1 to 3 seconds. Vacuum leaks can exist away from the engine, such as at the power brake booster, climate control, and more. But, I'm sure it wasn't helping the situation. Daytona Beach, FL. All, Boat Bimini Going to a rod with a smaller power tip, for example, will richen the mixture, while a larger power tip will lean the engine. When the motor is warm it hesitates but barely. Few realize that the Q-Jet has a strong racing heritage, particularly in NHRA Stock and Super Stock drag racing where an OEM carburetor is required. 04. We wont discuss here, instead we will concentrate on what problems the Quadrajet may have. Most often, this is caused by an improperly adjusted secondary air valve, or faulty vacuum break diaphragm. Engine is 1986 model mercruiser MIE 340 big block with quadrajet carb. merry christmas RLS. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & Unless I let off the throttle, the engine would die. Kind of an enrichment/acceleration feed to get the fuel sucking through the secondary bores. Grills, Boat Drink See if all is same then? Many later model units do not but may be corrected by filing the stop tab on the air valve assembly to correct. Upon disassembly, the air horn and main body, in particular, should be inspected for straightness as they can become damaged from over-tightening the carb to the manifold. Here is a scenario that may help. Could you explain a little more what I am looking for? VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The rod connects to the choke unloader which serves as: 1. 1160 hours on engine. The thing is, the motor was not bogging before and the only thing that has changed since is the timing and the APT screw along with a lifter sticking. If your car or truck is equipped with a Holley four barrel carburetor and stumbles upon acceleration, more than likely the carburetor needs an adjustment to the accelerator pump assembly. Follow by making two small X-shaped slits in the tape with a razor blade, which allows the metering rods to pass through this taped area. Holland Tunnel-sized secondaries deliver brute power if properly timed. The Mercruiser 5.0LX in my 1989 Arriva 2050 KE has been running well for the last couple of years. If the air valve opens too quickly, the engine will hesitate, or bog. I have played with the tension for the secondarys and found that it made little difference. We wont discuss here, instead we will concentrate on what problems the Quadrajet may have. & Circuit I thought that once the choke opened up all the way it releases an arm that allows the secondaries to open? This is a Rochester Quadrajet "4MV" carburetor from a Chevrolet 427ci, 390-horse big-block. New motor with only 350 miles on it so I'm trying to be nice to it. Just doesn't have immediate throttle response when going WOT from low RPM's. The 800 CFM unit (identified by a slightly larger primary venturi) was relatively rare, found only on 1971-73 Buicks and 1973 Pontiacs. Cushions, Lexington Subsequently, it is extremely unlikely that new units will ever be produced again. Thanks folks!!! Have you had the sender unit out the tank and inspected the sock filter? I realized that some of the pieces to connect the choke are gone. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Another possibility, and it is real. When adjusting engine idle, it is important that the primary throttle blades remain in line with the throttle body transfer slots, or performance, fuel economy, and driveability will suffer. Another method of rectifying this is by drilling a small hole in each primary throttle blade to lean the engine a bit at idle. Since its introduction in 1965 and through the end of its production run in 1990, the Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, like comedy actor Rodney Dangerfield, gets no respect, gathering derogatory nicknames from some including Quadrajunk or Quadrabog. The Quadrajet has 1 3/32- or 1 7/32-inch primary throttle bores with either 750 or 800 cfm. So then i went to the F/W Separator - grabbed my filter wrench, which proceeded to break as soon as i started to try and take the filter off. The 800 CFM unit (identified by a slightly larger primary venturi) was relatively rare, found only on 1971-73 Buicks and 1973 Pontiacs. Ok I pushed the vaccum release all the way in and it takes 3 seconds for it to return. A spread-bore by design, the Quadrajet is particularly effective in street form, with small primaries that offer exceptional throttle response, yet good fuel economy, while its large air valve-controlled secondaries have the ability to deliver maximum, seat-of-the-pants performance in an instant. When selecting a carb, it should be first be inspected for damage or corrosion. Two basic sizes of Quadrajet were produced over the years; 750 and 800 CFM versions. Fuel pick up in the tank? Some black smoke out of the exhaust. The stock air valve spring setting is usually 1/2 to 3/4 turn from loose. Accessories, Boat A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. However, when you start making modifications such a hot roller camshaft, aftermarket induction and heads, and a host of other performance elements the Quadrajet struggles to keep up. Fuel filters new? I don't think your problem is the carburator. If you accelerate it goes away and pulls smooth. Check it when cold and hot. "Detroit hasn't felt any real pride since George Bush went to Japan and vomited on their auto executives, I tell you whut". Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & 1160 hours on engine. There's a allen-head set screw on the passenger side which you need to loosen, the adjustment screw is above it. Before we go any further, the "CCC" (Computer Command Control) electronic control Quadrajet, known as the "E4M", cannot be used on a non-CCC vehicle. Smoke Float level may be too low set to specifications. I wouldn't sweat that idle speed change. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin One mistake performance enthusiasts make is not getting the fuel curve to match the powerband. Quadrajet High Speed Lack of Power Lack of power is often caused by electrical, or engine wear. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. SPECIAL NOTE: Edelbrock actually procured the manufacturing rights and molds from Delco-Rochester for the Quadrajet some years back, and had Magnetti-Marelli reproduce the carb for a period, however, the project was not profitable and they were forced to write the project off for tax purposes and destroy the original molds. It's a QuadraJet. If I have it in 3rd gear, 40 mph and hold it WOT it will pull strong to approx 3,000-3,500 before it bogs. no vac, engine off, that's right. Cure The Bog And Sluggish Response On Your Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor, By Properly Adjusting The Accelerator Pump Assembly. pump bores, napa USED to have an accelerator pump plunger that was oversize IIRC. Petite primary bores keep fuel consumption to a minimum. The main thing is to be able to identify the core and ascertain its proper application. Dock, Cabin and So anyway the issue is that it bogs real bad if I punch it while rolling. It's a good idea to isolate the primaries when tuning anyway. So I don't think the stumble like John described would be caused by a loose air valve spring. It was produced in many forms, including electronic-control from 1980-'90, for a wide variety of GM applications. The new fuel pump just may not be up to the job anymore. JavaScript is disabled. When I say it bogs, it really bogs! A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. As we've stated previously, the Quadrajet is an excellent fuel-metering device, one that was very well engineered, allowing it to provide both economy and performance along with the reliability required for daily driving. I put it at ~12 BTDC @ 800 RPM's. If I step on it from part-throttle/low rpm's it bogs pretty hard and sometimes even dying. Ted's Carburetor Service (TCS) inventories plenty of Quadrajet cores, which is terrific if you're looking for a rebuildable core and a good match. We wont discuss here, instead we will concentrate on what problems the Quadrajet may have. Sealant, & Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy He and other knowledgeable Q-Jet racers learned that there are not necessarily any tricks to perform, but rather cures for ailments. I vote for a worn accelerator pump in the carb. there could be your flood / bog. Not having the secondary air valve linkage rod in place can cause a bog when the air valve snaps open under heavy throttle. Good Racers Dont Skimp on Safety Equipment. There are still Quadrajets in their factory packaging out there. Products, Carbon Monoxide & Cure The Bog And Sluggish Response On Your Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor, By Properly Adjusting The Accelerator Pump Assembly. All employ air valve transition into the secondaries. 1. check to make sure you are getting a good accelerator pump squirt 2. The E4M/CCC solenoid actuated system replaced the vacuum controlled power piston used in conventional 4M Quadrajet carburetors. Parts, Inflatable Fuel metering rods pulse rapidly as a means to precisely control the air/fuel mixture. Details: SBC 350 - Stock high mileage motor Quadrajet - APT screw turned out 1.5 turns from bottom w/ 67 jets. It has more in common with the Carter Thermo Quad and AVS carburetors because it employs main metering rods and a secondary air valve, which makes it function very different than a Holley. It has been proven you can modify the Quadrajet to flow in excess of 1,000 cfm. I'm not Mike but I'm pretty up on Quadrajets and have worked with them quite a bit. Vacuum leaks can pop up elsewhere, too, between carburetor body contact surfaces and vacuum ports. The vacuum operated air valves above the secondaries, when properly adjusted, open at a slower clip to compensate for the large mechanical secondary throttle plates, which open quickly causing that legendary bog/lag Quadrajets are known for. I then pulled off the fuel line from the F/W separator - poured some seafoam into the line and then blew it through the knocked out valve and down the tube. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by socal_wrench, Dec 24, 2005. High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and Winches, Boat Motor Supports & See more Reply Save Like 2 2old2fast Another possibility, and it is real. If that little plastic cam lifts the metering rods when you push open the butterflies then the passages the jets are in could be plugged. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Just set it to 675 hot neutral idle and you'll be happy. Possibly sucking air someplace? Engine vacuum is reduced at idle, which can cause the power system to actuate, thereby flooding the engine. The Bog simply means the engine is not receiving enough fuel when you go to wide open throttle. A forum community dedicated to Chevrolet Chevelle owners and enthusiasts. Rollers, Boat Trailer Shop It controls the air door, if the air door opens too quickly it will hesitate. The objective is cleaner emissions and finite power tuning and fuel efficiency. Older Quadrajet part numbers begin with 702 and 704. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/myqjet.htm. Meters, Marine Electrical Panels You can modify the choke unloader to speed up the opening rate to 1 to 1 1/2 seconds. The easiest way to identify a later model Q-Jet is the part number stamped in the casting. Because GM's Rochester Carburetor Division produced so many Quadrajets in 25 years there's still a generous inventory of cores out there to choose from. Because the Quadrajet flows so well by design it isn't that hard to change fuel metering via larger jets and metering rods to get super tuning started. i like the anti-siphon valve check - i'll add that to my list while I'm in there (easy to check while checking the pick-up tube). Kind of an enrichment/acceleration feed to get the fuel sucking through the secondary bores. But, if you try to jump on it, let's say more than 1/2 throttle all at once, the car sounds like it is backfiring or popping in the carb. Holders, Cabin Accessories & You must log in or register to reply here. Non computer controlled (1986). Locks, Boat Deck Webtypes of bog: the first is bog when the vehicle is accelerated from a stop; the second is bog when the vehicle is accelerated from cruise. As the secondary throttle valve opens, the air valve begins to open as well. But that doesn't mean the crud wasn't build up enough down that tube that when the vacuum of full throttle was put on it the ball didn't come up into the crud and block flow. Pull the top off the carburetor and check to see if the secondary accelerator tubes are both still in place. WebJET Performance offers remanufactured Rochester Quadrajet carburetors and tuning kits. Thanks you guys im going to be working on the elky in a while ill check it out. Terminal The Right Fit, Shop By Accelerates smoothly and with no problem. Jan 19, 2011. Wow, great pics. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie there are other things inside a Q jet that could cause it like bent primary rod hanger, dirt in the wrong place, etc. The check valve side wasn't bad. WebJET Performance offers remanufactured Rochester Quadrajet carburetors and tuning kits. Come join the discussion about restorations, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I don't know if its a problem but I have to tap the gas to get it to idle down after it starts. Protection, Dock Storage & Because the Quadrajet is a vacuum controlled spreadbore carburetor, it can be tricky to tune. Unless I let off the throttle, the engine would die. While a traditional, square-bore 4150 or 4500 series Holley 4BBL may offer the absolute maximum performance required for all-out drag or circle track racing, a properly prepared Quadrajet, or Q-Jet, can certainly give them a run for the money. ive got a 350 bored .30 over rv cam flat tops / milled polished heads/ 10.25.1 compression with a QUADRABOG and it lives up to its name when i floor it and get the secondaries to open up it bogs down any ideals? Hopefully it did something. Carter did it with the Thermo Quad and AVS. Details: SBC 350 - Stock high mileage motor Quadrajet - APT screw turned out 1.5 turns from bottom w/ 67 jets. Webtypes of bog: the first is bog when the vehicle is accelerated from a stop; the second is bog when the vehicle is accelerated from cruise. JavaScript is disabled. They were touching the bottom of the air cleaner, and apparently they were only arcing under acceleration under load. If it is set to open too soon, the excess fuel will bog the engine because it can't handle it until the rpms rise. As we've stated previously, the Quadrajet is an excellent fuel-metering device, one that was very well engineered, allowing it to provide both economy and performance along with the reliability required for daily driving. Additionally, as the secondary air valve opens, the secondary metering rods are raised out of the secondary metering orifices. That check valve being coroded up badly was the main culprit!1 The paper filter -likely was catching the crap from that corosion!! I've got a 79 z-28 with some upgrades, nothing crazy. This thing runs great, starts every time and idles nice. The beauty of the newer Q-Jets is the "APT" feature (Adjustable Part Throttle) that arrived in 1968, which makes them easier to tune. I can hear the secondaries open every time I hold it at WOT. Tubes, Shop For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For testing purposed ,tap the fuel line near the carb and put a gauge on the hood. But then again, that side doesn't half fuel sitting it in most of the time. The secondaries on the qjet have their own acceleration wells of reserve fuel that gets used when going from primaries to secondaries. Combos, Fishing Tools & Here is a scenario that may help. Now, Shop If your car or truck is equipped with a Holley four barrel carburetor and stumbles upon acceleration, more than likely the carburetor needs an adjustment to the accelerator pump assembly. The Mercruiser 5.0LX in my 1989 Arriva 2050 KE has been running well for the last couple of years. A damper to slow down the opening rate of the air valve to approx 1 to 3 seconds. pump ck. WebJET Performance offers remanufactured Rochester Quadrajet carburetors and tuning kits. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Storage Timed to ~6 BTDC with vacuum advance disconnected.HEI distributor Elevation is 9,000ft. If it is connected correctly. The pull-off is connected by a linkage rod. Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Here is a scenario that may help. Software, Digital I rebuilt the Quadrajet and the car starts and runs very smooth. If your car or truck is equipped with a Holley four barrel carburetor and stumbles upon acceleration, more than likely the carburetor needs an adjustment to the accelerator pump assembly. Be sure your float level and fuel pressure is correct.If you have allready rebuilt it ,that may be the trouble. Outboards, Shop Take it apart and lightly sand-clean it. Accessories, PWC Parts & Make sure the timing is not delayed due to a slipped timing mark or too much vacuum advance (20-30 degr.). Starters, Marine Solar Power It has been proven you can modify the Quadrajet to flow in excess of 1,000 cfm. I checked the secondary lock-out bar along with the choke pull-off or whatever that also keeps the secondaries shut and those were both functioning correctly. Guide, Boat Protection, Ladders, Steps, & The idle is set at 900rpm without vaccume advance plugged in. It has been proven you can modify the Quadrajet to flow in excess of 1,000 cfm. Sockets, Marine Electrical Holder, Anchor & Dock It's easy to check. The throttle position sensor provides throttle position feedback to the ECM. Covers, Boat Cover Forums, Find Parts, Boat Tubing & Unless I let off the throttle, the engine would die. When you study the Quadrajet's architecture it's apparent it has nothing in common with Holley-based carburetor designs. Privacy Policy. Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap Tops, Other Insurance, Boat Telescopes, Covers and It is best to change jets rather than primary metering rods when tuning, whether the goal is to improve fuel economy or performance. Caulking, Marine Engine The air valve is controlled by both return spring tension and the vacuum break diaphragm, which through engine vacuum, restricts and slows the opening. Accessories, Marine Electrical Starving for fuel top end. Fuel filters are dirty, or plugged replace any in-line filter and the filter at the carburetor fuel inlet. My Tom Mobley prepared Quadrajet in action. Biminis, RV & Trailer The rod connects to the choke unloader which serves as: 1. John, that isn't by any chance Escondido, California is it? Boarding, Paddles & I've tried adjusting timing, hasn't changed anything. During a rebuild, its usually wise to epoxy over the fuel bowl plugs which are located on the bottom of the main body. I've tried adjusting timing, hasn't changed anything. Terms of Service. Different pull-offs have different release rates. I'm having a problem with bogging when the engine is cold. Deals, Boat Seats Everything everyone else has said is good to check, but I have one more possibility: I had a '73 Cutlass that was doing pretty much the same thing, and it was the spark plug wires. Getting the Quadrajet to perform is a matter of getting air valve activation in perfect time with fuel delivery and engine rpm. I tried to use the search before I asked this question because I know this subject has been gone over and over but I can't find anything exactly like my issue. Copyright 2019 IBOATS. Hardware, Boat Cabin I have a quadrajet on the 454 in my truck, electric choke etc. Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Kits, Boat Trailer Or get a new one? Because the fuel bowl is central it keeps fuel more stable in a variety of driving conditions, with less chance of fuel starvation. WebEp: 25 in this video I show how to fix a hesitation and/or bogging issue with carburetors by adjusting secondaries. The Bog simply means the engine is not receiving enough fuel when you go to wide open throttle. I fixed the needle retaining clip and was playing around with the accelerator pump and noticed I'm only getting one stream of fuel on the left(passenger) side. Hitches, & Newer castings begin with 170. Enthusiasts either love it or hate it. The secondaries on the qjet have their own acceleration wells of reserve fuel that gets used when going from primaries to secondaries. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. An O2 sensor in the exhaust monitors exhaust oxygen content. 1,364. Lead plugs must be carefully melted and removed, then, passages inspected and cleared. & Dock, Anchor Chains & Check eBay, Craigslist and Racing Junk websites for options. Any vacuum leak anywhere will cause driveability issues. Daytona Beach, FL. PM me for more information. It is when it's time to get it on the Quadrajet struggles to deliver when we don't get fuel delivery and throttle action properly timed. When a Quadrajet is installed in a stock application it's operating in the environment it was designed for. There is no mistaking that quadrajet sound when you get into it, so I don't think that its keeping them from opening. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool Video, GPS Chartplotters & Webtypes of bog: the first is bog when the vehicle is accelerated from a stop; the second is bog when the vehicle is accelerated from cruise. Although the E4M sounds complex it's actually quite simple. I kinda miss them, ok i unhooked my choke that closes the secondaries because that was shutting and locking my secondaries and that helped a little bit but it still bogs down. When it bogs its violent enough that I let off. Could this work just as well in place of the choke rod? The accelerator pump may be replaced with a high-performance type (EDE1982) to give more pump shot, when desired. Accelerates smoothly and with no problem. The Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor was produced by the Rochester Carburetor Division of General Motors from 1965-'90. Two basic sizes of Quadrajet were produced over the years; 750 and 800 CFM versions. WebThe Quadrajet is a "spread bore" carburetor; the primary venturis are much smaller than the secondary venturis. Hardware, Boat Trailer This is definitely where I would start. Waxes, Boat Cleaning When the motor is warm it hesitates but barely. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and If it's working OK but just releases too fast, a restrictor can be made to put in the vacuum line to the pull-off. Driver- Its an HEI there is no dwell.but I am sure you were joking. Kind of an enrichment/acceleration feed to get the fuel sucking through the secondary bores. Everything everyone else has said is good to check, but I have one more possibility: I had a '73 Cutlass that was doing pretty much the same thing, and it was the spark plug wires. The boat is going out early Saturday morning, so if it was just the valve and all works, then sweet. Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & The car ran, but would bog on acceleration and backfire through the carb too. How does the pod control the secondaries? The Bog simply means the engine is not receiving enough fuel when you go to wide open throttle. Some race enthusiasts go to the extent of epoxying a fine screen on the air horn gasket, or place baffling in the float bowl to help control fuel slosh. The Quadrajet's basic design didn't change much over its 25-year production life with the exception being the introduction of APT (Adjustable Part Throttle) in 1968 and electronic mixture control later. The trick is finding a good core you can build from. When the motor is warm it hesitates but barely. 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