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Offline txchainsawgogi

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carb identifying question
« on: December 01, 2010, 03:47:42 pm »
So I've got a carb in my 1978 C10 350 5.7l auto with the number 17058213 BJB2527.

Did this carb come out of a different truck? Namely a manual transmission truck...

It would explain why it feels a little off, as the previous owner did a lot of crap to it 1/2 A**'d.


With a rebuild...will this carb function fine with this engine/tranny, or should I search for the original carb?

Offline topp

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Re: carb identifying question
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2010, 04:14:10 pm »
According to http://www.carbguy.com/info.php  :

Make & year  GMC/Truck, 1978
Displacement/cylinders  350/8
Carb number  17058213

A/T H.D Truck also 1979
'90 Suburban TBI 350

Offline txchainsawgogi

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Re: carb identifying question
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2010, 06:03:45 pm »
Found my clymers manual...its not even in that book. Found a site that says odd numbers where the three is (1705821 >3< 2377), means manual tranny. So confused.

Went to change my fuel filter an looked up the part # at autozone, the one their comp shows for my make and model was way too long. So I know I can't have the original carb.

Offline 756man

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Re: carb identifying question
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2010, 11:58:20 pm »
Computers are only as smart as the person, that puts the info in them. Lots of errors get entered everyday. I say you have the correct carb.
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Offline Grim 82

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Re: carb identifying question
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2010, 08:58:55 am »
The q-jet off of my 82 that was originally a manual trans didn't have the provision for a kickdown cable on the throttle linkage. As long as your carb has it you should be good to go.
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Offline txchainsawgogi

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Re: carb identifying question
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2010, 09:17:07 pm »
How's "tomco" with their rebuild kits? Garbage? Its all I see on ebay. Help! My carb is leaky!

Offline txchainsawgogi

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Re: carb identifying question
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2010, 05:50:47 pm »
Found a decent deal on a rebuilt rochester. Gonna go that route... I'm sure there's plenty wrong with mine other than its seals.