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Brockx · 01-07-2014, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kartvines

No the problem developed when I couldn't keep fuel in the bowl,to keep it running I guess either it bled down to the heads or due to living in almost desert it evaporated, also the last time I got it smog they told me I needed to have it rebuilt. It wouldn't stay running even after I filled the bowl manually, it would start but would not stay running. So I guess I will yank it and hopefully I can get it back on successfully, and it wont need too much adjustments after the fact.

Sounds more like a plugged filter or a fuel pump, could be a hung (stuck) float valve in the carb. I would get someone to look at it before you start throwing $$$ at it.

whem2fish · 01-07-2014, 07:06 AM

Kartvines search here 2 years ah on a post by jim elliot I believe he went by jimitaska83 he found a place to custom build them about $250

SeeTheUSA · 01-07-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The General

Are you or have you been a "pothead?" Colorado wants you!

Pot METAL? Yes

Pot HEAD? No, never even tried it. Not ever. And won't.

ltfishin · 01-07-2014, 08:19 AM

Very easy carb to rebuild, Make sure you replace float, plug gasket between base plate and bowl , back out idle screws 1 3/4 turns and you'll be near final adjustments! Most kits come with good inst. Try to get Borg Warner!! Done 100's and it's best kit!!

spritz · 01-07-2014, 02:00 PM

First off Sorry too hear of your loss, Got to be tough.

I think it might help you to move forword getting back on the road, there are lots of single persons out there that are in the same boat as you.
I have a 82 PA, I used a spray can of Carb Cleaner and that did wonders, Ours had sat pretty much the last 6 years, the PO drove back and forth to and from storage.He had had a stroke and stopped going on trips. I agree with other posters about fuel filters we have replaced them 3 times now and also replaced the filter on the carb. It runs great but want to get all the crap out of the tank. I also used several bottles of Lucas fuel treatment. The third time they were clean so we re-installed them. Again runs top's. To bad there isn't a Pace Arrow Club. May be we will run into each other some day. Would love to get back too Ca. I used to drive OTR in a Peterbuilt to the West Coast weekly. Alot of places I wanted to stop but couldn't but now I can.
Best of luck to you.
Tim

Mr_D · 01-07-2014, 02:03 PM

We used to call them Quadrjunks and replaced them ASAP.

Brockx · 01-12-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_D

We used to call them Quadrjunks and replaced them ASAP.

Edelbrock manufactures the Q-Jet and the AFB with many refinements. Worth looking into if you decide to buy a carb, going to be a few more dollars.

chboone · 01-12-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kartvines

So I guess I will yank it and hopefully I can get it back on successfully, and it wont need too much adjustments after the fact.

If you do pull it, take pictures and mark everything you take off, so you can reconnect everything correctly.

Chuck

SarahW · 01-13-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kartvines

It has been more than a year since I have been on this forum since the death of my wife, but I need to think about getting my 83 Pace Arrow rolling again, I am sure it needs a new carburetor it has the stock ROCHESTER QUADRAJET CARBURETOR, so my questions is being I have to spend the money anyway should I replace it with the same or will another one be better and if so which one

I know nothing about carburetors, but I'd like to extend my sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your wife. I hope you can get your rig up and running soon, and enjoy the travels.

ltfishin · 01-13-2014, 05:36 AM

The base plate has plugs over idle adj. screws, need to carefully hack saw groove in bottom if base plate, tap out plugs, adj carb then replace plugs. Kit will have new plugs, Where you, if close to Memphis I'd be happy to do it for you, (retired lots of time to help others in between travels). Happy Travels. LT.

ltfishin · 01-13-2014, 11:33 AM

As for Quadrant junt!!! Once rebuilt with good kit, better, last longer then any replacement, kits have gaskets to stop flooding, floats were the curse, new gasket in kit for welsh plugs, stops bowl leakage, These were great carbs once rebuilt correctly, Started overhauling carbs 1969,, still work on race carbs, not some weekend do it yourselfer!! Most after market rebuilts were sent in because they were to screwed up and will still have problems, FIX what you have, engine, cam, lifters, manifold designed for That carb, Use It!!!!

ltfishin · 01-13-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ltfishin

As for Quadrant junt!!! Once rebuilt with good kit, better, last longer then any replacement, kits have gaskets to stop flooding, floats were the curse, new gasket in kit for welsh plugs, stops bowl leakage, These were great carbs once rebuilt correctly, Started overhauling carbs 1969,, still work on race carbs, not some weekend do it yourselfer!! Most after market rebuilts were sent in because they were to screwed up and will still have problems, FIX what you have, engine, cam, lifters, manifold designed for That carb, Use It!!!!

I'll rebuild for cost of kit, cleaner, no labor, and tell you over phone how to make final adj, if you have good ears, You can do it!

Nick-B · 01-13-2014, 06:09 PM

Itfishin has it right, rebuild the original, the original carb is jetted and dialed in for that particular application.

However the shortcomings of the Q-Jet need to be addressed as have been mentioned already. Secondary AND primary metering wells need to be resealed they ALWAYS leak. Also, something often overlooked is the top plate (horn) is usually warped which causes a big vacuum leak, so it should be carefully straightened before reassembly.

Parts store rebuilds are crap shoot and many are just cleaned up with new gaskets but the underlying problems never fixed.

New is fine if you're willing to rejet and get it dialed in for your big-block application.

Best of luck!