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Rochester Quadrajet Question; Which size metering rods?

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Old 02-17-2003, 04:27 AM
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Default Rochester Quadrajet Question; Which size metering rods?

Well, the model is a 4MV, it's for a big block. When we go WOT from a roll, the car kinda like chokes out, like it doesn't want to go. A friend of mine suggested that it's dumping too much fuel in, and the metering rods needs to be changed. So, which way should we go? Smaller or larger rods? All input appreciated! Thanks in advance!
BTW: The carb is brand new, just put on straight out the box.
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You definitely need to check out Lars' q-jet tuning articles at http://www.corvettefaq.com/engine.asp.
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TIMSP -
Tighten up your secondary airvalve spring just a tad until the stumble goes away. It's probably set at about 1/2 turn out of the box - run it up to a 3/4 turn windup and it should cure your bog.

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Tighten up your secondary airvalve spring just a tad until the stumble goes away. It's probably set at about 1/2 turn out of the box - run it up to a 3/4 turn windup and it should cure your bog.
Uhh...can I get a picture or a location of this? (I'm new to quadrajet's) :confused: Thanks!
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This is Lars' description from another post. If you can find the 2 little screws (one is an allen head) he is talking about you will be able to figure it out. :) MJ

Secondary airvalve adjustment is made using the spring windup adjustment screw and its lock screw located at the secondary airvalve lever. Procedure is as follows:

The secondary spring windup is adjusted with a small, slotted-head screw on the passenger side of the carb, right at the top of the carb on the secondary side. The screw head points right out to the side. 90 degrees from this, on the bottom, there is an allen-head lock screw that keeps the slotted screw from turning. If you have trouble seeing it, place a mirror under the area until you spot it. With a small slotted screwdriver holding the adjustment screw, loosen the allen screw about ¼ turn. This will allow you to turn the slotted adjustment screw. Counting the turns, allow the slotted screw to slowly unwind until all spring tension is gone. You can use your mirror to see the spring disengage contact from the pin lever underneath the air horn. If the spring tension was lost after only ½ turn, the windup was too loose. Bring the spring into contact with the lever. Note when it just barely touches. From this point, wind the spring up between ¾ turn and 7/8 turn. This is a good starting point, and will prevent any bogs or hesitations due to premature secondary opening. From here, you can loosen the windup about 1/8 to 1/4 turn at a time and test-drive the car - when the car falls on its face or feels "flat" going into the secondaries, you've hit the max point. Tighten the spring back up 1/8 to 1/4 turn, and you have the quickest secondary opening rate that your car/engine will handle

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