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| Re: [GMCnet] Wanted: Quadrajet for Glacier 1973 GMC Motorhome [message #212103 is a reply to message #212063] |
Mon, 24 June 2013 18:12   |
powerjon
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Jeff & Sammy,
The 75 Avion GMC coach that I am doing a restoration on has a Holley square bore 4 barrel carb that was installed by the PO just before I got the coach in 2007. We picked the coach up in Hersey PA and did a 2 day trip across the payway back to Michigan. The coach seemed to run quite well with lots of power in the hills even thou it was a 3.07 final. I need to take a closer look on how it is put together. With infinite adjustibility of the holly carbs I would think that you could get one to run well.\
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Jun 24, 2013, at 3:03 PM, Sammy Williams <bd5av8r@gmail.com> wrote:
> Consider a change to Edelbrock. The Edelbrock power system would help
> performance and serviceability.
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> (No I dont work for them I only use their products.) With GM having only
> F.I. they may not even have anyone left that can service an Q-jet anymore
> should it become necessary.
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> Or you could consider a change to F.I like I am when I get a GMC.
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> (OPINION ONLY)
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> S. Williams
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> On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Jeff Eichen <jeichen@anet.net> wrote:
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>> Hi All,
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>> I am still looking for a usable Quadrajet carb for mu Glacier 1773.
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>> I am AOK with a decent unit non rebuild off a running engine.
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>> I am looking to pay $100-200.
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>> I am open to the price and needing this ASAP, my project is stalled until
>> I Proceed!
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>> Thanks Jeff Eichen 360-774-2235
>> mailto:jeichen@anet.net
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| Re: Wanted: Quadrajet for Glacier 1973 GMC Motorhome [message #212310 is a reply to message #212059] |
Wed, 26 June 2013 09:40 |
habbyguy
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I'll echo JR's comments on the Holley. My coach came with a Holly (though a spreadbore, not a squarebore). Starts, runs, and pulls great - hard to fault it at all. I'm going to be replacing it with a FI system eventually, but mainly because a lot of the driving I'll be doing is at high altitude (where any carb-fed engine is going to suffer at least a little).
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: Wanted: Quadrajet for Glacier 1973 GMC Motorhome [message #213020 is a reply to message #212059] |
Tue, 02 July 2013 10:01 |
Cadillackeeper
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Woosh,I would never change out the Quqdrajet on my car or on the coach.I have numorous reasons,Simple easy and PLENTIFUL.All other
systems are so tempermental and are usually used for racing a quarter mile.You can run a handful of sawdust through a quad.One little spec of debris and all others Fail instantly.New almost
always is NEVER better.Its just what they call "Value Emgineered"
Listen to what everyone says and make your own educated decision.
It is just a metered drip can,why everybody wants to re invent the wheel is just plain ignorant to me.I feel bad for kids now as they really have no chance.
77 455 Elaganza II and 67 Animal, Built 500 Powered Eldo
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| Re: Wanted: Quadrajet for Glacier 1973 GMC Motorhome [message #213028 is a reply to message #212059] |
Tue, 02 July 2013 12:43 |
Carl S.
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| Jeff Eichen wrote on Mon, 24 June 2013 11:00 |
Hi All,
I am still looking for a usable Quadrajet carb for mu Glacier 1773.
I am AOK with a decent unit non rebuild off a running engine.
I am looking to pay $100-200.
I am open to the price and needing this ASAP, my project is stalled until I Proceed!
Thanks Jeff Eichen 360-774-2235
jeichen@anet.net
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I know this will be considered blasphemy to most here, but at the Western States rally in Las Vegas a few years ago, Joe Mondello (may he rest in peace) stated that he could build a Q-jet that would perform "just as well" as the motorhome specific carb. I forgot the price point he was talking, but I think it was in the $400.00 - $500.00 range, or less. I don't know if that is still a possibility now that Joe is gone.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wanted: Quadrajet for Glacier 1973 GMC Motorhome [message #213048 is a reply to message #213028] |
Tue, 02 July 2013 15:22 |
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You may all want to take a look at SMI.
http://www.smicarburetor.com/
On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Carl Stouffer <carljr3b@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Jeff Eichen wrote on Mon, 24 June 2013 11:00
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I am still looking for a usable Quadrajet carb for mu Glacier 1773.
>>
>> I am AOK with a decent unit non rebuild off a running engine.
>>
>> I am looking to pay $100-200.
>>
>> I am open to the price and needing this ASAP, my project is stalled until I Proceed!
>>
>> Thanks Jeff Eichen 360-774-2235
>> jeichen@anet.net
>
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>
> I know this will be considered blasphemy to most here, but at the Western States rally in Las Vegas a few years ago, Joe Mondello (may he rest in peace) stated that he could build a Q-jet that would perform "just as well" as the motorhome specific carb. I forgot the price point he was talking, but I think it was in the $400.00 - $500.00 range, or less. I don't know if that is still a possibility now that Joe is gone.
> --
> Carl S.
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wanted: Quadrajet for Glacier 1973 GMC Motorhome [message #213049 is a reply to message #213048] |
Tue, 02 July 2013 15:25 |
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fitzmorrispr
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oops, forgot to mention that a good friend of mine recommends them,
after helping a friend of his install one on a vehicle, and finding
the resulting performance changes to be excellent
On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Patrick Fitzmorris
<fitzmorrispr@gmail.com> wrote:
> You may all want to take a look at SMI.
> http://www.smicarburetor.com/
>
> On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Carl Stouffer <carljr3b@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
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>> Jeff Eichen wrote on Mon, 24 June 2013 11:00
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I am still looking for a usable Quadrajet carb for mu Glacier 1773.
>>>
>>> I am AOK with a decent unit non rebuild off a running engine.
>>>
>>> I am looking to pay $100-200.
>>>
>>> I am open to the price and needing this ASAP, my project is stalled until I Proceed!
>>>
>>> Thanks Jeff Eichen 360-774-2235
>>> jeichen@anet.net
>>
>>
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>> I know this will be considered blasphemy to most here, but at the Western States rally in Las Vegas a few years ago, Joe Mondello (may he rest in peace) stated that he could build a Q-jet that would perform "just as well" as the motorhome specific carb. I forgot the price point he was talking, but I think it was in the $400.00 - $500.00 range, or less. I don't know if that is still a possibility now that Joe is gone.
>> --
>> Carl S.
>> '75 ex Palm Beach
>> Tucson, AZ.
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