[SAAC2110]

Did your mechanic state what the problems were that make it not worth rebuilding? Throttle plate worn, corrosion in the main body...? The Q-jet is a pretty easy one to overhaul and haven't seen too many that were too far gone that couldn't be rebuilt. If your mechanic isn't comfortable doing the overhaul you might check around for other parties that could handle it or maybe try your hand at it - they really aren't that difficult and most overhaul kits come with detailed procedures or you can also check the internet for reference on overhauling one. Some common trouble areas that shy people away from rebuilds are stripped fuel filter housings, leaking fuel discharge passageways and worn throttle plates. If the fuel filter housing is stripped you can purchase a replacement fuel filter housing inlet that self taps for worn out or stripped threaded housings. If the soldered areas on the bottom of the main body is leaking for the fuel discharge passageway you can clean them and epoxy them but the best way is to just resolder them - best way is take a metal spoon, some tin solder and flux, heat the spoon to melt the solder, apply some flux to the carb body where the original solder was and dip them into the molten solder. very similar to the way originally done and the solder collects at the bottom as it cools preventing clogging the passageways. Also use the small black sponge in the carb rebuild kit installed into the throttle plate to help seal that problem area, most kits come with them. If you need help or questions PM me and can help walk you through it.