What's this Carb?
September 12th, 2014, 02:49 PM
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What's this Carb?
I picked this Rochestor 4 jet up at an automotive flea market it caught my eye because of the giant disk on it, but I have no idea what is it for, the year, the model, the CFM or what carb kit I need. It does say GM and various other things like RP and Rochester, the number I do have yielded no matches anywhere 7011456. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it
September 12th, 2014, 03:05 PM
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September 13th, 2014, 04:29 AM
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I had a feeling it wasent because I haven't been able to decode it anywhere, and my issue is that it does not have the tag, but... Was there not years where the number was only 4 numbers, because it looks like someone tried to punch the number in the top by where the tag should be. It's a rough punch but it looks like someone did it themselves... Either they faked it or the tag was breaking down and they wanted the number known.
September 13th, 2014, 06:00 AM
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The large vacuum actuator on the side of the carb is a vacuum actuated speed governor for a truck or bus application, used in the early 1960s by Chevy and GMC. Note parts number 69, 70, 71 on this exploded view.
September 13th, 2014, 06:43 AM
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The large vacuum actuator on the side of the carb is a vacuum actuated speed governor for a truck or bus application, used in the early 1960s by Chevy and GMC. Note parts number 69, 70, 71 on this exploded view.
And would it have any uses on motors today? If so what kinds? And would the exploded views be this exact carb, I see that the number I did find on mine matches the same scheme as those part numbers. Thanks again
September 13th, 2014, 07:39 AM
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[QUOTE=1978 Oldsmobile Omega;743767]Wow that's pretty cool,thanks for the information, are these a common carb?
And would it have any uses on motors today? If so what kinds?
Pfffft yeah, I would buy a big orange BUS splash some Grateful Dead posters up in the windows paint some peace, love and arrows add some leaves and flowers all over that thing. Wrap a bandanna around your head and go cruisin. That would be a smokin' ride Jus' keep the windows open a crack to let a bit of the smoke out thou.
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And would it have any uses on motors today? If so what kinds?
Pfffft yeah, I would buy a big orange BUS splash some Grateful Dead posters up in the windows paint some peace, love and arrows add some leaves and flowers all over that thing. Wrap a bandanna around your head and go cruisin. That would be a smokin' ride Jus' keep the windows open a crack to let a bit of the smoke out thou.
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September 13th, 2014, 07:48 AM
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Pfffft yeah, I would buy a big orange BUS splash some Grateful Dead posters up in the windows paint some peace, love and arrows add some leaves and flowers all over that thing. Wrap a bandanna around your head and go cruisin. Keep the windows open a crack to let a bit of the smoke out thou.
Put-er-ther.[/QUOTE]
Hey well there are some pretty cool old busses out there, I wouldn't mind one! And I only paid $5, can't go wrong and it's in nice shape. Now if only I had a bus...
Put-er-ther.[/QUOTE]
Hey well there are some pretty cool old busses out there, I wouldn't mind one! And I only paid $5, can't go wrong and it's in nice shape. Now if only I had a bus...
September 13th, 2014, 08:02 AM
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I'd check eBay - the 4GC carburetor is early fifties technology and not the greatest (the QJ is a better carb), and you'll probably never use it or any parts from it, but the commercial vehicle guys may be looking for these, and for the five bucks you spent, you may be able to turn it over into a nice profit.
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September 13th, 2014, 08:06 AM
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I'd check eBay - the 4GC carburetor is early fifties technology and not the greatest (the QJ is a better carb), and you'll probably never use it or any parts from it, but the commercial vehicle guys may be looking for these, and for the five bucks you spent, you may be able to turn it over into a nice profit.
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September 13th, 2014, 06:46 PM
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Did you see the symbol in this pic that looks like a pair of glasses or 2 P's.
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https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...carb-image.jpg
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https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...carb-image.jpg
September 13th, 2014, 07:06 PM
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