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David,
I will echo Wayne that the price seems too low. I grew up in Largo
and had them rebuild a 68 350 Q-Jet and also a carb on an 81 Mazda
RX-7 (I don't know what I was thinking about getting that . . . but
it was only a few years old and looked cool then). I had problems
with the Q-Jet, but that was 20 + years ago. I think that real
problems that Q-Jets have is warping and vacuum leaks at the main
throttle shaft. A simple rebuild isn't going to fix that. I used a
guy in Daytona that did a beautiful job (plating and all that, but
also fixed the warp and vacuum leak). I can look up the information
if you want.
Dan
68 Sprint Convertible
Subject: Q-Jet Rebuilder and Spring / Alignment Question
From: "David Learner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:20:20 -0700 (PDT)
Has anybody here ever dealt with "Guaranteed Carburetors" in Largo
Florida? They have come very highly recommended to me by a reputable
local garage, but I wanted to see if anybody here has had experience
with them (good or bad). They will completely rebuild my original Q-
Jet for $218 and guarantee it for life. I don't have the time or the
expertise to do this one myself, so I want to send it out. Any
insight on this company or other rebuilders would be greatly
appreciated.
Also, my '67 convertible is sitting very high in the front, so I
bought the Eaton coil springs from NPD for a stock 400 w/o air, which
I hope will cause it to sit lower. I have a 455 w/ aluminum intake
and no a/c. Anyway, when I change the springs if the car does sit a
couple of inches lower, will I need to have it realigned?
I am always very appreciative of the great advice and information
that is so freely shared here! Many of my questions get answered
before I get around to asking!
Thanks, David
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