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1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? #2172499 10/11/16 10:35 PM 10/11/16 10:35 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey R RSI700VIPER OP super stock
RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	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 "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2172526 10/11/16 11:02 PM 10/11/16 11:02 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	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 live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2172711 10/12/16 08:06 AM 10/12/16 08:06 AM
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RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	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 "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2172720 10/12/16 08:29 AM 10/12/16 08:29 AM
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steve70 super stock Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 892 MA	There's a few on eBay right now. 1970 Challenger T/A 4 speed

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2172730 10/12/16 09:23 AM 10/12/16 09:23 AM
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RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	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 "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2172762 10/12/16 10:50 AM 10/12/16 10:50 AM
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Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Not sure if it'll fit but they have brass and phenolic floats. https://buy.walkerproducts.com/carbureto...components.html They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2172895 10/12/16 02:00 PM 10/12/16 02:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I wouldn't recommend using the new brass floats on the market, they are not exact copies and have leak issues due to bad solder joints. The phenolic floats are great and are one size fits all years.

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #2172907 10/12/16 02:19 PM 10/12/16 02:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,395 The Pale Blue Dot Skeptic master
Skeptic master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,395 The Pale Blue Dot	I've bought parts for my AVS carbs from these guys Quadrajet parts link goes to list for t-quad floats. They carry a lot of carb parts, not just the GM Q-jets.

Re: 1971 340 Thermoquad Floats, Anybody Make Brass Replacements? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #2172941 10/12/16 02:56 PM 10/12/16 02:56 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: 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 live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

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