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Offline Dave W

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Replacement 2 barrel carburetor options???
« on: June 08, 2019, 05:26:21 PM »
 :oI have a 78 2wd c10. 305v8 2 barrel rochester.
I bought a refurbished Rochester about a year ago
And always had trouble with the fuel inlet leaking.
I tried the self tapping re-thread fixture.. no luck.
Tried it again with some marine JB weld it is about 90%
Good.
But I know eventually I may need to replace it.
Any other makes in 2 barrel NEW out there, (carter/holley)that will bolt right up?
I know I may possibly have to go to a manual choke with some
Brands.
Under $350 budget
Thanks in advance!!
« Last Edit: June 08, 2019, 05:40:20 PM by Dave W »

Offline Stewart G Griffin

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Re: Replacement 2 barrel carburetor options???
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2019, 06:18:53 PM »
Sorry i can't help too much at the moment.

i had the exact same problem on a 2G reman.  Most remans are not really that good.   i went to the junkyard to get a factory inlet and problem solved.

If it has to be new, then a holley 2300 may sort of bolt in with an adapter.

Or get a high quality reman from a more reputable rebuilder.

Or get a new intake---then you'll have plenty of new 4bbl carbs to choose from ;D

i'll try to add more later.


P.S.
If it's leaking, DON'T RUN IT.

Offline Stewart G Griffin

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Re: Replacement 2 barrel carburetor options???
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2019, 06:28:17 PM »
The other thing you could do is go TBI, but that's going to be more than the $350 budget......

Offline Stewart G Griffin

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Re: Replacement 2 barrel carburetor options???
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2019, 06:35:02 PM »
Brand new  Weber 38-DGES would be neat.



Sorry, not trying to blow you off----i'm just busy.

This topic fascinates me---if i didn't overheat my 305, i would still be  running a 2G.

Offline Stewart G Griffin

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Re: Replacement 2 barrel carburetor options???
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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Replacement 2 barrel carburetor options???
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2019, 03:23:41 PM »
Nice find!

I run a Qjet on a 350, but wonder if this would make a good replacement.

I may call the 'expert' hotline right after I fill my diff with a ziplock  bag full of SAE 90!
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction

Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Replacement 2 barrel carburetor options???
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2019, 06:55:12 PM »
So digging a little deeper, they may a direct QJet replacement, however they're for non-emission vehicles.  :(

Any word if SEMA is still working on raising the smog years to 1980?
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction