| Re: Is quadrajet carb with altitude compensation still available ?? [message #172647 is a reply to message #172613] |
Fri, 08 June 2012 20:08   |
roy1
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Registered: July 2004
Location: Minden nevada
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| glacierfl wrote on Fri, 08 June 2012 14:15 |
Hello,
Thank you all for your information on this topic. We are talking Yosemite, so the elevation is going to be very high.... If i have my facts correct, i believe it can go way above 7,000 feet up there.... A little worried about going that high and causing serious engine problems. I like the idea of a carb thats elevation intelligent !!!!. Seems its a SOB to set up, from what you guys have said. I guess fuel injection would alter the air/gas mix automatically. As you can tell engines and stuff are not my best subject .... BUT i am learning.  . I would love all the bells and whistles, but right now not possible.
cheers and beers
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Yosemite won't be a problem for the quadrojet, you should have an axillary electric pump if you encounter vapor lock. Lower gears like 3:70's would be nice especially if you have a toad in tow which of coarse could be un hooked. I presume you have reservations at the campground in Yosemite. You will want to approach Yosemite from the west because the climb out of Lee Vining from 395 (Tioga Pass) is kind of steep going up but doable
going down if you gear down and don't ride the brakes. I have gone up it with out a toad (I have 3:70 gears) You shouldn't have a problem in the Sierras just make sure you don't choose a road with too steep an incline. The engine should handle the altitude. If you are also going to visit Kings canyon and Sequoia
National park I believe some roads at Sequoia have a 23 ft size limit. The last time I was there I drove my 26 every where but the rules have changed. If you visit Lake Tahoe and are approaching it from Nevada stop by for a visit.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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