Q-jet with dual capacity accelerator pump
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| − | I recently wanted to get a definitive answer on what- if anything- is required to use a late model NON CCC/NON electronic Q-jet carb that has the dual capacity accelerator pump. | + | I recently wanted to get a definitive answer on what- if anything- is required to use a late model NON CCC/NON electronic Q-jet carb that has the dual capacity accelerator pump. Because these carbs are often mistaken for being full electronic/CCC-type carbs, many who have them either don't know what they have, or if they do they don't know whether they can be used as-is or not. |
[[Image: DUAL_CAPACITY_ACCELERATOR_PUMP_Q-JET_1985.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Arrow points to Dual Capacity Accelerator Pump plug; circled is where the TPS plug ''would be'' on an electronic or computer controlled Q-jet. The TPS plug '''must be absent''' for a Q-jet carb to be used without a computer.]] | [[Image: DUAL_CAPACITY_ACCELERATOR_PUMP_Q-JET_1985.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Arrow points to Dual Capacity Accelerator Pump plug; circled is where the TPS plug ''would be'' on an electronic or computer controlled Q-jet. The TPS plug '''must be absent''' for a Q-jet carb to be used without a computer.]] | ||
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These NON CCC/NON electronic dual capacity accelerator pump Q-jet carbs are found on 1985-'86 GM trucks and vans, and have desirable features- adjustable top-accessed APT, electric choke, correct linkage geometry for OD transmission TV cable, large 800 cfm casting, and generally less use/abuse/rebuilds on them than carbs from the '60's and '70's. | These NON CCC/NON electronic dual capacity accelerator pump Q-jet carbs are found on 1985-'86 GM trucks and vans, and have desirable features- adjustable top-accessed APT, electric choke, correct linkage geometry for OD transmission TV cable, large 800 cfm casting, and generally less use/abuse/rebuilds on them than carbs from the '60's and '70's. | ||
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It turns out that basically nothing needs to be done to have the carb perform just like the earlier single capacity accelerator pump carbs. The plug and solenoid can be left intact, the default setting (with '''no''' external wiring or electrical source supplied to the plug) is such that the accelerator pump will deliver a normal pump shot. Or if desired the cavity under the solenoid can be filled with molten lead to prevent any chance of a leak. | It turns out that basically nothing needs to be done to have the carb perform just like the earlier single capacity accelerator pump carbs. The plug and solenoid can be left intact, the default setting (with '''no''' external wiring or electrical source supplied to the plug) is such that the accelerator pump will deliver a normal pump shot. Or if desired the cavity under the solenoid can be filled with molten lead to prevent any chance of a leak. | ||
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