I know MTS carries a mid length set for Deville's that might fit my 73 Fleetwood, but what Chevy Big Block Headers would fit?...
1578
Sean Janne
caddydaddy472
Mar 25, 2005 12:05 am
You can use the stock manifolds, just run two seperate pipes off them. That is how it is set up on my 472. ... Sean Janne 2000 STS 4.6L Northstar 1994 Sedan...
1577
Tony D. Cato
deacon_cato
Mar 24, 2005 9:14 pm
Hey guys me again... On a '73 472 what exaust manifolds can be used to convert to dual exaust? THANKS!...
1575
zenishus
rkirbyn@...
Mar 24, 2005 2:59 am
i going to send mine to jet performance....
1574
Jerry Brown
jbinwa
Mar 24, 2005 12:58 am
Finally got down to the shop and found the carburetor from the 74 472 engine. Its stamped Rochester Quadrajet. The only #s I could find on exterior were:...
1573
david brode
larouchedem
Mar 23, 2005 5:40 pm
All, Fwiw, even an spreadbore holley will not match the economy of a well tuned Q-J, and on a mild caddy, an 800 spread bore will probably not make much, if...
1572
david brode
larouchedem
Mar 23, 2005 5:34 pm
"husband & wife", IIRC, the early 472s and maybe 500s were divorced choke, and later were not. Which you would need depends on which intake you have. Divorced...
1571
RGermain
atdnr
Mar 23, 2005 4:18 pm
The Rochester carb can be a great carb if it's set up right. But that not always easy. One thing a spread bore has over a square bore, is if you drive your car...
1570
Jeffrey Gray
xstiffdogx
Mar 23, 2005 3:11 pm
Ditch the quadrajunk and throw a holley on it....
1569
Jerry Brown
jbinwa
Mar 23, 2005 3:04 pm
I have a carb from a 74 472 sitting in my shop. When I go down there later today I will try to get all the #s. I remember some discussion on this site that...
1568
husband & wife
zonch90
Mar 23, 2005 2:01 pm
... 70's. ... the high cfm carb guessing 75 or 76 ish i believe it flowed 100 cfm more than a normal quad...
1567
Jacob Vogelpohl
vogey
Mar 22, 2005 2:30 am
hello every one, im lookin for a camper, plain n simple anything will do, i want a regular pull behind... not really lookin for a pop up.. but maby.. i don't...
1566
zenishus
rkirbyn@...
Mar 22, 2005 1:17 am
what year?they varied....
1565
husband & wife
zonch90
Mar 21, 2005 3:09 pm
anyone know the casting number on the big caddy carbs from the 70's. I need the carb....
1563
classiccadillacchat
classiccadil...
Mar 20, 2005 4:11 pm
Come share your Cadillac photos with us! ( Cadillac hot rods welcome ) You get a FREE 100 photo album, thats loaded with options,when you sign up! ...
1562
Jeremy Stevens
grey_team2000
Mar 16, 2005 4:45 pm
In trying to save money towards a paint job I would like to remove all of my chrome badges trunk lid, rear fenders, front grill ect... are these all screwed...
1561
david brode
larouchedem
Mar 16, 2005 12:28 pm
Tony, You could use any caddy HEI from 472/500/425, maybe even 368". Probably '74 or '75 up. Look for one with a vac advance can, and only one external wire...
1559
Preston III
prestoniii2002
Mar 15, 2005 3:47 pm
It's GM's version of electronic ignition. No points, no wear, no hassles. The standard point system uses a resistor wire that drops the voltage to about 6...
1558
Tony D. Cato
deacon_cato
Mar 15, 2005 12:42 am
Im a beginner. What is HEI? How does it compare to a cap and rotor? What are the pros and cons? I am all ears. Thanks...
1557
Preston III
prestoniii2002
Mar 14, 2005 8:59 pm
Why not convert to electronic ignition like HEI? You should be able to get a distributor from a later model big block caddy to do it. Then it's just a case of...
1556
Tony D. Cato
deacon_cato
Mar 14, 2005 7:21 pm
Hey guys step by step im getting Fleetwood back to greatness. I want to update my points to a MSD cap and roter which involves changing the ignition and coil...
1554
pollorey
Mar 8, 2005 10:49 pm
Sounds like your choke is not closing when cold. Is the carb clean? Start by a good cleaning with carb cleaner and then some WD40 around the choke plate and...
1553
Preston III
prestoniii2002
Mar 8, 2005 9:17 pm
If your car is truly original, it wouldn't be a bad idea to rebuild the carburetor. It sounds like something within your choke is broken, and that can cause...
1552
RGermain
atdnr
Mar 8, 2005 2:56 pm
from what you have described, it sounds to me that the problem is your carb. My first thought is that it's a stuck, or sticking, float. if you go to a major...
1551
Jeremy Stevens
grey_team2000
Mar 8, 2005 1:30 pm
Preston III Thanks for the awesome info on the carbs. My question is on the stock Quadrajet 400 that is on my 1968 Sedan De Ville. I think that my carburetor ...
1550
Tom McKenna
traveler_48195
Mar 8, 2005 2:09 am
Man, that is one ugly puppy!!!!!!!!!!! The 1974 Cadillac “Mozelle” Man, that is one ugly puppy!!!!!!!!!!! The 1974 Cadillac “Mozelle”...
1549
Preston III
prestoniii2002
Mar 7, 2005 8:25 pm
Then grab a used original from the wrecking yard, and pay a reputable mechanic to rebuild it. There's a place in California called "The Carburetor Shop" that...
1548
Arthur Orofino
aorofino28
Mar 7, 2005 8:15 pm
Hello Buddy!, Hi Everyone, The 1974 Cadillac “Mozelle” is a "of a one of a kind" work of art. It was designed and owned by William Mitchell, former vice...
1547
Tony D. Cato
deacon_cato
Mar 7, 2005 7:16 pm
I need a new carb and rebuilding the original is not an option. What size carb and by who? THANKS!...
1546
fivehundocutlass
fivehundocut...
Mar 6, 2005 2:33 am
... If ... clutch. ... pump. I am replying to my own post. I installed dual 12 inch electric fans and built in shroud from an LT1 Z28 camaro 93-97. I have them...
