up until this past week there was an add in here from a guy who had a lot of different q-jets for sale for $50 each. Does anybody still have his e-mail address?

If you can't find 'em, check your local bone yard(s)...Should be readily available, be the same price range, and you can check over the carbs before you buy

Pick'in tips...
Don't get any with any white oxidation or if the accelerater pump is stuck-they've been wet and could be corroded beyond repair inside...
Check the base plate for bad pitting, and square (flat bottom) using a T-square edge...
Check the seal between the baseplate and primary throttle blade rod (where the rod goes thru the casting and your throttle cable connects to)-- if you can wiggle it up/down noticably, it's gonna be a big vacuum leak that has to be machined to fix...
check over the fuel inlet/filter cap and assembly screws to make sure they're not stripped.
Finally, check all the springs, on the primary throttle plate rod, secondary throttle plate rod, and the secondary valves on top of the carb.
Try and find one w/electric choke.
Avoid the Q-jets made by Carter, they used porus Al that can leak gas right through the casting.

If you find one that meets all these criteria, it's worth $75 at least.

Good luck!

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68 El Camino...Slow, Much Work Required
98 Z28...Fast, No Work Required
Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX -- Where? That's what I said..

Ok: here is my contribution: wiggle the primary throttle shaft before you buy. This is a real problem with these old carbs.
The tighter the better.

I think this is the guy you were refering to. I bought a couple from him very satisfied.


steve hansen
Phone:925 634-6012
Location:brentwood, california



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1967 El Camino bought new. 325/396 TH400 posi metallic drums air p/s. 150k+ original

Thanks guys, I think I have located Steve Hansen through a reverse directory I found at Yahoo. I have forwarded an e-mail to him and will just have to wait and see now