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59poncho · Poncho Master!

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73SC · A Poncho Legend!

I have messed with original condition cars before and find that I usually regret it. A 2bbl is basically the front half of a Q-Jet and flows near 500 cfm. A 4bbl will assist at highway speeds but I don't think it will make a big differrence to your enjoyment. If you want nice sound you can get adapters for a 2bbl to 4bbl neck so you can run an open element which would help. Spend your money on a nice dual exhaust instead.

-- Edited by 73SC at 12:20, 2008-10-13

59poncho · Poncho Master!

i did make an open element for it and i put headers with 2.25 collectors on. i will put the rest of the dual system on when i get the cash. Is rebuilding a 2b carb hard? Im pretty good with detailed finicky little bits so i hope i can do it myself.I just have to find a store that sells the rebuild kit. Thanks 73.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Carquest should be able to get you a rebuild kit. They will likely want the number off your carb though. As for rebuilding, a 2bbl is pretty easy. If you have any doubts, take lots of pics as you disassemble. If your short term memory is as bad as mine, you'll need them. Print the pics out and use them for reference. The rebuild kits usually have a blown up illustration of the carb. Buy a good carb cleaner or degreaser and soak the parts overnight. You'll also likely need something like a toothbrush to get the caked on crap off.

Todd

eeluddy · Uber Guru

Before you buy a kit, I'll try to get Todd to check the part #'s on 2 GM original NOS kits I have for 2 bbl. Rochesters that came out of a closed up Pontiac dealer. If I have the right one=$20 +shipping should cover it.
Earl

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Yes, post the number here and I may be able to help if others can't.

And I'd redo the 2 barrel. Easy to do and they usually work good.

If it's sticky, check to make sure the throttle shaft in the base of the carb isn't worn and sloppy in the bore. That is sometimes why they stick.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

thanks guys, i'll get the #s tomorrow. And good idea with the pics for reference, i'll clear the digital camera.

2drpost · Uber Guru

69Laurentian wrote:
Carquest should be able to get you a rebuild kit. They will likely want the number off your carb though. As for rebuilding, a 2bbl is pretty easy. If you have any doubts, take lots of pics as you disassemble. If your short term memory is as bad as mine, you'll need them. Print the pics out and use them for reference. The rebuild kits usually have a blown up illustration of the carb. Buy a good carb cleaner or degreaser and soak the parts overnight. You'll also likely need something like a toothbrush to get the caked on crap off.

Todd

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also, a source of compressed air is very helpful to blow out the passages.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

the # on the tag is A B9 7013082 is this the # or is there one stamped somewhere i dident see? Was playing with it today and the throttle plate keeps closing when i press on the gas pedal and when i turn off the car and press the gas pedal the plate closes again even when the engine is warmed up. I see that its sticking on the little stepped or notched piece and ive tried to bend the bar a bit but its still doing it. I wish i knew the technical terms cause i dont really know how to describe it.

-- Edited by 59poncho at 15:43, 2008-10-14

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Well, I don't have one. Thought I may still have one around.

Armed with that 7013082 a NAPA or equivalent parts store will be able to help you out easily though.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

if eeluddy has one i will go grab it from him, i'd rather give my money to a fellow cp fanatic. thanks guru master

-- Edited by 59poncho at 15:59, 2008-10-14

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

I agree with the 2bbl rebuild nice glass packs and a nice cruiser it will be

59poncho · Poncho Master!

yeah, glasspacks are what im going to get.

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Your engine compartment looks real nice and your open element is awesome, keeps a period look in my opinion.....nice job.

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

59poncho wrote:

yeah, glasspacks are what im going to get.

PERFECT! Every 283 car in Sackville N.B. had glasspacks when I went to school, from 1963-67 I loved that sound!!!!!!!!!!!!

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Go Cherry bombs baaby. Actually I think I still have a Cherry Bomb that is still in the box that I bought for when I was going to split manifold my 54 Chevy. Never got around to it and sold it. I'll sell it cheeeep.

1964Canso · Guru

when getting a kit for my carb,the tag # was no good,parts guy needed the actual # stamped on the base of the carb.write it down,might save you a trip back home to retrive it.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

thks for the tip 1964canso. I am going with cherrybombs with 2 2.5 in and out and then dump them just before the back tire for now and then maybe i will see how that sounds and if its too loud or i get too much fumes i'll throw it to the bumber and maybe even put some flame throwers in?? my brother really wants me to do that!! I fooled around with the carb some more and now its really out of wack!! Is there a reset button??!! If eeluddy doesent have the rebuild kit then i will go grab one after work tommorrow.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

heres the engine when i first got the car.And that open element is just the top plate from my trans am breather and the element is actually screwed on it for now while i cut the bottom apart of the 2 barrel breather.

-- Edited by 59poncho at 23:43, 2008-10-14

1964Canso · Guru

Cant see it ponch confused

59poncho · Poncho Master!

there we go. i liked the coffee cup, it was a real selling feature for me!! And of course the made in canada part!!

-- Edited by 59poncho at 23:52, 2008-10-14

1964Canso · Guru

yeah the coffee cup COOL.the after pic looks wayyyyyyy better.nice work.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

there nothin i cant do with a liitle spray paint. The whole car is tremclad matte black spraypaint. Most people dont believe me the i spaypainted the body, its funny.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

I went to a guys house tonight and picked up a whole pile of car parts, as well as a lot of other junk. Included in the pile is two in the box glass packs. The price would be great, but I think shipping would kill the sale. I can check on shipping if you like though.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

i figure there only $30 a peice so i will just get em here.Thanks though Carl.