Carb Recommendations

Discussion in 'The Mixing shop.' started by Stan Johnson, Nov 27, 2023.

  1. Stan Johnson

    Stan Johnson 70 GS 455

    My 455 currently has an Edelbrock intake and carb. I am having problems with the carb and wondering what you all would recommend for a replacement?
     
  2. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

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  3. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    What exactly is the Carburetor doing?
     
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  4. Stan Johnson

    Stan Johnson 70 GS 455

    I believe the float seats are leaking. Also I cannot get the electric choke to open completely. I put in a new choke stat but still stays partially closed. I believe the choke linkage is hanging internally.
     
  5. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    Like Dano said contact, Rob Ross, every day Performance, offers an electric choke for a quad jet Carburetor. I think your Ede carburetor needs arrest.
     
  6. Stan Johnson

    Stan Johnson 70 GS 455

    I will do that. Thanks guys!
     
  7. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Also do you know what CFM that Edelbrock carb is?
    If it’s not at least a 750 CFM, you’re choking that 455 for air/fuel.
    You may be better off replacing it with a Q Jet from one of our guys here OR an 850 double pumper.
     
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  8. Stan Johnson

    Stan Johnson 70 GS 455

    I am not sure the CFM. I will look today and let you know. Thanks again!
     
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  9. Stan Johnson

    Stan Johnson 70 GS 455

    Anyone have a 7040246 Quadrajet for sale?
     
  10. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    They’re becoming extremely hard to find and for sale and they’re not cheap
     

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