1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements?
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So, I think my 71 Challenger TQ has developed the sinking float syndrome. The old poly carbonites appear to be absorbing gas after 45 years are are getting heavy and beginning to sink allowing fuel to dump into the carb. Does someone make repro floats for the 71 TQ? Can I retrofit a 72 and up to make it work?
1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland
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Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements?
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if no answer you might call "the carburetor shop" in Eldon Missouri (Google it) & he would know. He sells premium ($$$) carb kits & even mfr's his own jets/rods. He ain't cheap tho
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Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements?
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Is there a way to repair/seal my original floats?
1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland
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Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements?
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There's a few on eBay right now.
1970 Challenger T/A 4 speed
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Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements?
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Steve, I see lots of TQ floats on ebay, but I think the 1971s are unique. Are the ones you found on ebay for a 1971 TQ?
1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland
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Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements?
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The phenolic floats are great and are one size fits all years. with that being the case I would grab a pair & you'll be up & running in no time. someone locally will have em in stock
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