HELP--QJ question

Discussion in 'The Venerable Q-Jet' started by Sturmgewehr, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. Sturmgewehr

    Sturmgewehr Well-Known Member

    I was looking for NUMBERS on my QJ(72 455GS) and the
    only NUMBERS I see on the body are 29244KA---I haven't
    been here long but this SEEMS to be entirely wrong :af: for
    my engine---everything I read here starts with a 70xxx,
    if this is the wrong carb? could this be why my car seems
    so sluggish? Now WHERE can I get a correct 800CFM
    QJ? Thanks Pete
     
    Sturmgewehr, Dec 3, 2005
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  2. jamyers

    jamyers 2 gallons of fun

    QJ numbers are stamped on the drivers side in the carb main body, between the two throttle shafts - vertically, reading bottom-up. You're right, they all start with either a 17XX- or just a 7XX-.
     
    jamyers, Dec 3, 2005
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  3. Sturmgewehr

    Sturmgewehr Well-Known Member

    Thanks James---that is where they are but are completely
    wrong---I wonder what engine they go on? Looks like I'm
    gonna get a replacement Holley--800cfm. Pete
     
    Sturmgewehr, Dec 3, 2005
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  4. JSteele

    JSteele Well-Known Member

    I think sometimes the stampings are off to the left when stamped, and you didn't get the full number, just the last part of it.
     
    JSteele, Dec 3, 2005
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  5. Sturmgewehr

    Sturmgewehr Well-Known Member

    If you are right
    and put a 70 in front that is a carb for a 69 350 4V
    anybody need an original one? Pete
     
    Sturmgewehr, Dec 3, 2005
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  6. jamyers

    jamyers 2 gallons of fun

    Holley? Gaaaaa!!!! :error:
    Stick with a Q-jet - far better for a non-racing engine, imho. :Smarty:

    Go here, http://www.buickpartsdirectory.com/carbs.htm
    there are several links to pages that should help id your carb.

    I'd highly recommend sending it to John Osborn (info on that page), it'll cost you less than a new carb, and you'll get one setup for your exact car. :beer
     
    jamyers, Dec 4, 2005
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