Carburetor Replacement Question

Old Jul 5, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Carburetor Replacement Question

Hello everyone, I am new to the site and have just acquired a 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme. I am the 4th owner, the car has 94,000 original miles. The car is mostly stock (except for HEI) All original motor, tranny, body etc. My question is about the carb, currently a stock Q-Jet, on a 350 rocket. What is everyone's recommendations for replacing the carb, rebuild the Q-jet or replace with a holley, edelbrock etc. Should also mention it is a 3 speed auto tranny. Thanks in advance and I will post pics soon. Happy to be aboard!
Old Jul 5, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Welcome!

Rebuild it.

A rebuild kit is about twenty bucks, the float another ten or so, if you need one.
A lot cheaper than getting a new carb.

The Q-Jet is a great carb, and if you haven't monkeyed around with your engine, the stock settings should be just right, with no need to change anything.

- Eric
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