q-jet throttle shaft for 2004R

Hey all..

Soon I will be switching to a 2004R, and of course I need to hook up the TV cable. I was wondering if I bought another Q-jet, and switch the arm on it for the one on my current Q-jet, would fix my TV mount issues.

Any thoughts?

I am spying on these..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-1978-1...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCHESTER-C...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

 

What carburetor number are you using?.....Cliff

 

Sorry, I should have included that..

7042244

 

Yep, those are tough, nothing but a "beak" on the top side, and not even anyplace to hook a return spring up below center. Just about any early Chevy carburetor will usually work, auto trans is best, as most of them have a provision for the kick down cable (TH350), which will also work as a TV cable hook up point for the 200-4R. The later carburetors have longer shafts, and will not directly replace the shaft on the 7042244. The ends can be removed, by grinding off the staked area, then swapped out and MIG welded in place. So it is possible to take the end from a later 80's carb that my have had a 200-4R or 700-4R trans behind it, and put that part on the early shaft. I've done a few here, as retrofitting those transmissions into early vehicles is quite popular.......Cliff

 

I agree, find a Q jet carb from a car/truck with a 700R4 or 2004R trans and weld the end onto your throttle shaft. Look for the 80s cars powered by a olds 307 or a 80s chevy astro van with a 4.3 carb as they are common and easy to find at the wreckers.

 

Cliff, Sean
Thank you both for your answers, from your information it seems like I need to get creative with a welder and protractor. Looks like I am making my own

 

Here are the measurements you need:

http://www.jakesperformance.com/TV_Cable_Setup_Info.html

 

Great!!

I am happy to see that it list pressure requirements, thanks again :beers2:

 

No problem... search for "overdrive swap" if you want more info about the 2004R and if you want details on the lockup converter wiring I can help there too just PM me...

 

Will do, Ive been reading Kens write up for his swap over and over again and it will be printed out when i do the swap. But keep an eye out for a PM :TU:

 

hey i caught this thread a bit late but look in that OD swap thread towards the end...there were some Buick cores from the late 70s Lesabres etc that had a early 70s looking BUICK throttle arm but it had the lower arm off it usable for detent / TV.

 

Thanks Ken Ill give it another read, thanks for the advise. :TU: