I've been told my carb is too small for my engine and have been looking at a cheap Edelbrock 750 locally ($100) All the while the original QJ is sitting on the shelf and it looks in better condition than most old OEM carbs I've seen. The big question: Is it likely I can successfully rebuild my QJ successfully without getting into a $2-300 Osborne job? At 17 years old and $3.70 a gallon gas I just cant afford all these little $2-300 upgrades, and I know the Edelbrock works... Thanks, Dan 1984 Regal - full interior 70 350 4v (SB code so 9:1?) Super Comp headers 2.5" exhaust - X pipe - turbo mufflers TH350 w/ B&M shift kit and shifter 7.5" 3.73 posi (monte SS pull) Edlebrock 600cfm HEI (OEM type) Holley Blue pump Electric fans PS/PB AC delete Cam and converter coming soon
A high school kid can do a fine job with a STOCK rebuild of a non-electronic Q-jet. The experts are needed when you do modifications to the fuel curve--and you may not need that.
It's easy to rebuild a Q-jet. Keep notes, though. The first time I did it, I had parts left over. It still ran, though.
Q-jets have a lot of little bits, balls and pieces. The first one I did in HIGH SCHOOL almost resulted in a Car B Que! Approach it with organization, no disctractions and the CORRECT kit! You will do just fine.
The Q-jet is the most underated carb out there . Look back to 1970 when Buick put it on the Stage 1 . That motor certainly needed plenty of fuel to make the numbers it did . So do not let anyone tell you a Q-jet will not take care of business . As far as building one , they are not as bad as some will lead you to think . So save your money for gas , buy a rebuild kit , the Q-jet book by Rowe , take time to read the book on a basic rebuild . Get a good clean work table with plenty of light and NO distractions and you will be pleasantly suprised how easy this job is . Good Luck .
