Before you buy your next carb, READ THIS!

[VintageMusclecar]

Next on the list is a re-visit to the topic of warped castings. The following pics clearly show how badly a QJet can warp; note the gap at the edges of the main body underneath the file:

[VintageMusclecar]

Next up is a lovely QJet top casting with a serious case of the warps.

The pic says it all:

[VintageMusclecar]

Last up today is a shot of the well plug locations mentioned in the first post. This just gives you an idea of where they are and why they can cause such a problem when they start leaking.

[Charley Lillard]

Great info. It is stuff like this that makes this site as good as it is.

[tirebird]

I agree with Charley!

[firez]

Wish I had seen that article before My last 4053 purchase. thanks for yjr insite

[VintageMusclecar]

Fire;

What happened?

Eric

[427TJ]

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Great info. It is stuff like this that makes this site as good as it is.

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And is precisely why I renew my "stars" every year. I just had Eric build-up a 3310 for me and I cannot wait to see it and bolt it on.

[BillD]

Great information! I just got back from the garage where I checked the carb. I never knew what to look for before I read this. Thank you very much.