Help! QJet Woes!!!

[Vette79]

I sent two QJet’s to the Barker Gang Garage for them to pick one to be rebuilt. They chose the original QJet from my ’79 Corvette. I had asked them to convert the hot air choke to an electric choke assembly as I did a complete top-end rebuild two years ago and removed the hot air choke and emissions components. I have been using the other QJet and it developed a fuel leak at the fuel inlet housing. Once I installed the rebuilt original QJet, the choke didn’t operate. So, I have been trying to make adjustments to get the electric choke to function when starting the vehicle when cold. I noticed that all they did was replace the cap assembly on the choke. Not sure if that is really the way to convert a hot air choke assembly to an electric choke assembly. I still have not been able to get the choke to function. Once I got the car running yesterday, I took it for a spin and it felt like it was going to stall so I pull it in the garage and the top secondary blades are stuck wide open. After a few minutes of it sitting, I go to restart it and the choke engaged and I could never get the car restarted. It smelled like I flooded it. Not sure how to resolve this. It’s been a nightmare and disappointment thus far. I need someone who is knowledgeable to assist. Someone in the area willing to come over or willing to talk on the phone. I’m also willing to remove the QJet and send it somewhere or even buy any new carburetor that actually works.

 

[LLC5]

Only Barker Gang Garage knows how they assembled the carb including the choke assembly, have you contacted them and gotten their opinion? Choke pull offs and choke spring tension sometimes have to adjusted on electric chokes. I am assuming you have ignition power and a good ground to the choke assembly?

 

[Vette79]

Only Barker Gang Garage knows how they assembled the carb including the choke assembly, have you contacted them and gotten their opinion? Choke pull offs and choke spring tension sometimes have to adjusted on electric chokes. I am assuming you have ignition power and a good ground to the choke assembly?

I am waiting to hear back from them again. I have power and it is grounded. The other issue in question with the secondary throttle blades sticking completely open after driving it is a more pressing issue. One would think there wouldn't be these serious types of issues after spending a crap load of money with someone apparently reputable. The QJet should be working and it isn't. I understand there will be minor adjustments but not like this.