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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 04:01 AM
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1970 W-30 carb specs

Looking for the correct spec's to rebuild a 1970 W-30 carb with automatic. Jet and metering rod sizes and anything else i need to know ---thanks---Greg
Old Jul 15, 2017 | 04:40 AM
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i believe you need the au secondary meetering rods for that carb .there will be guys on here that are experts on this subject .there is also some great carb info at 442.com you might find interesting .i will follow along as i plan on doing some changes on my quadra jet for my 455
Old Jul 15, 2017 | 05:04 AM
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The "258" carb had 69 primary jets & 52C rods & yes the secondary rods were the AUs
Old Jul 15, 2017 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rob1960
The "258" carb had 69 primary jets & 52C rods & yes the secondary rods were the AUs

Where can i find a source for the 52c rods. Also i saw a source that stated the jet size was 70 on the 258 carb. Thanks Greg
Old Jul 15, 2017 | 06:26 AM
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The 52C primary rod is a triple taper rod that was only used in Oldsmobile for 1970, and I believe was only W-30 models. So, good luck.
Old Jul 15, 2017 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by joesw31
The 52C primary rod is a triple taper rod that was only used in Oldsmobile for 1970, and I believe was only W-30 models. So, good luck.

FYKI... triple taper 52C rods & 70 jets & AU sec. came in Toro #252 carbs too.
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