I need to have my Rochester QJet rebuilt. I have had a difficult time locating a matching numbers carb. Most folks say they have it but when they check the numbers they are different. I am thinking about having mine re-built. Pony Carbs looks like they do a first rate job (completely dissasemble, inspect, evaluate, remanufacture,1yr warranty, all run tested), has anyone used them before? Also should I have it plated (this is an option)?

just be sure who ever does the plating has experience plating carbs as the plating (if not done correctly) will allow leaks where gaskets meet.

Nice car Gary.
I spoke with the carb folks again today and they indicated that if I don't go for the plating I will start seeing rust on some of the parts before long, especially here in Florida. I am going to look around a little more, but so far these folks have been real good to work with in talking over the phone, and they seem like they perform a real complete high quality job.
Bernie

Thanks. What parts are they saying will rust? i have never seen a rusty Q-Jet.

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I'm not real sure. I have never seen a rusty one either. I am still not sure if it is worth getting the plating?

the body of the carb is cast aluminum so that can't be whats going to rust. the carb on my C3 has been replaced with a rebuilt by the PO. it runs great but i am on the lookout for a correct # carb just to have it. i will leave the carb thats on it for driving. maybe something to think about. purchasing a rebuilt for driving and keep the orgional. i don't know how much they want for the rebuilt carb or how much they want to rebuild yours?

I have been thinking about buying another carb for running and hold on to my matching numbers carb to remanufacture in the future. I took a nice ride today with the warm weather and she seemed to be running a little better. I may run it for another week or two before I decide what to do with the carb. Thanks.

Another company that you might want to consider is Holley. I've never had this done, but they're a fairly big name in racing. http://www.holley.com Remember seeing a part of the website where they talked about rebuilding Carbs and anodizing them. I can't find it today, but you might have some more luck, or be able to call them and ask. If you decide to go the replacement route they have a huge number of carbs available and know what they're doing.

Scot

I rebuilt my Rochester last year with a kit from the local parts store. Previously the carb would leak fuel due to the float sticking after the car sat for more than a week or so. The rebuild fixed that but the car just doesn't perform like I think it should. Currently I am looking to replace mine with an Edelbrock Performer, which should bolt on fairly easy. At this time I do not think I'll change out the intake manifold. I am torn between a 600cfm or a 750cfm. I have a 454/390 and turbo trans.

my replacement Q-Jet (installed by the PO) runs great. idles great, no flooding or leaking problems or anything.