Rochester Carburetors: Tune, Rebuild or Modify

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Summary: Good Technical data, Good pictures
Review: After bying the Haynes manual which was fairly detailed with it's description of removal and disassembly, I found it lacking detailed information on exacly how this specific carburator works and how to get to actually meter correctly. So, I bought this book. If there is a better book with more detailed information about the Rochester carburator, than this book by Doug Roe, I haven't found it. There is although a reference in the book on setting the air bleed valve (pg95) which then refers you to the "manufacturer's idle mixture adjustment procedure" and does not tell you where that procedure may be found, so I relied on my vacuum gauge and brake jack performance test to fine tune this. Also, pictures of detailed adjustments could be larger, and details of special tools could be more clear.

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Summary: Kick in the 4 barrel on knowledge with this book
Review: I LOVE this book. I run Holleys and Quadrajets depending on application but for quadrajets, this book rocks. It gives superb technical information beyond just available jet sizes, such as a chart of metering rods(primary and secondary) their sizes at what part of taper and the designation letters AND the chart is build from rich to lean so it is an AWESOME tuning tool. It has a chapter on performance mods and a little bit about other rochester carbs such as the vintage 4GC, an early 4 barrel used on 50's and 60's cars and still active in nostalgia class drags. Also a short chapter on the two different type 2 barrels but mainly this book is for four barrel carbs since they have more variables to try to tune than a 1 or 2 barrel. It covers both models of the quadrajet, early and late, not including the computer feedback design quads. So, I give the book a big 2 thumbs up!

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Summary: Awesome resource
Review: Pontiac owners will benefit from this book. It is good for those with 4bbl Rochester Quadrajets. Those carbs are not as difficult as some people say. All you need is the knowledge and brilliant illustrations this book provides. Go for it!

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Summary: Awesome resource
Review: Pontiac owners will benefit from this book. It is good for those with 4bbl Rochester Quadrajets. Those carbs are not as difficult as some people say. All you need is the knowledge and brilliant illustrations this book provides. Go for it!

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Summary: Rochester Book
Review: This book is for Quadajets only! Two barrels have extremely minimal space in this book. It contains no specs for the setup and tuning of individual two barrels and should not be advertised as covering them.

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Summary: Great for Q-Jet fans
Review: This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to know how to rebuild, tune, or trick out a Q-jet - Assuming you have some mechanical skill and can follow directions.
Ive used it for my first rebuild, and refer to it whenever I have to deal with a Q-Jet. Two barrel owners will be disappointed though.

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Summary: A must for Rochester carburators lovers
Review: This is the single best carburetor book I have ever read! Read it cover to cover. Bought The book in '73 and am thinking of buing it again because the old one is getting a bit worn from use.

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Summary: Rochester Book
Review: Way too vague in many areas. I think the instruction sheet from a Carb. Kit is just as helpful as this book is for my situation. I suppose for other needs than mine it would be alright.