83 delta 88

HI from VA. I am the proud owner of my grandfathes 1983 Delta 88. I will b posting pics as soon as i get the re-vinyling done. I need some help in how to go about rebuilding the carb tho. Any1 kno the best way to rebuild one?

olds425

Welcome to the site. If you have never rebuilt a carb, buy a book it will help. I usually have a large clean area to disassemble the carb. They sell a gallon can with a strainer that you can soak the carb in then blow out the air passages with a compressor if you have one or carb cleaner. Make sure to adjust it according to the manual and be prepared to tune it at reinstall.

83 delta 88

Thanks. I can get the gallon can at a place like advanced auto parts right?

J-(Chicago)

Yes.

Oldsguy

Welcome to CO. I think you should contact Danny Sarvis (70Wcars) and see if he would re-build your carb for you. I have done many carburetors in the past myself and finally had him do my last quadrajet. It was worth the money.

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

I'm with Olds guy, If ya don't know what you're doing send it off. Q-jest have a lot of pieces. My garage is full of them

joe_padavano

I applaud you for wanting to rebuild your own carb. Be aware that your 88 used the computer controlled Qjet. This carb has some unique features due to it's mixture control solenoid and throttle position sensor that require either special tools for setup or careful measurement during reassembly. Once assembled and installed on the engine, there is a specific adjustment process that must be followed to make it run right. The rebuilding and adjustment processes and values are detailed in the appropriate Chassis Service Manual for your car. Many folks who choose not to follow the factory adjustment process never get the carb to run right and end up throwing it away or paying someone else. The bottom line is that the CCC system works very well once it's properly set up, but it takes a little time to get it there.

83 delta 88

i want to learn to rebuild it myself even tho i understand its goin to most like likely more hassle then its worth. this is my first car and i want to learn everything so later in life i can do my own restorations. and thanks joe for the info bout the settings. i would most likely play with the settings with out knowing that.

davbell22602

Wlecome to the forum. I'm in Winchester,va

83 delta 88

Oh cool. Im in Stafford

OLD SKL 69

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your family Olds! . Rochester carbs are not difficult to do, so with a little patience, I'm sure you can do a good job rebuilding it. If you have any questions during the process, post them here and we can help you. Post pics too when you get a chance.

83 delta 88

Thats good to know thanks