Guys, I apologize right up front if I am in the wrong spot for this, and I will take the question to the right spot, if you will inform me.

I have an 83 Oneton 3+3 dually, 454, automatic, quadrajet sitting on top. The carb is messed up, sat for a long time and the truck starts on gas but its time to put a bigger 4bbl on there. Honestly, I would like to try and keep the intake thats on there IF possible, if not, sure, what do you suggest there, too?

We all know this truck is never going to be a MPG winner or even candidate, so lets move right to the proper topic: which carb would you suggest and put on it, if it were your rig.

This truck will pull a 2 or 3 axle trailer for the entirety of its life, with weights ranging from 2k to 5k. It is going to be a workhorse and it doesn't need top end, it needs low, get up to speed, and hold it there gumption. Thats where this question turns to you for your input and expertise.

I don't want a fast truck, I want a truck that will be stable, dependable and pull good going up the freeway ramp and from a dead stop in the city, with a big heavy trailer on the bumper. I know you can't assess the variables, but if it were yours and you were faced with the questions I just posed, what would YOU do...?

I dont care if it gets 3mpg if its dependable and stable.

I know one of the important questions is rear end ratio, and I will pull that info tomorrow and post it.

Importantly, I appreciate anyone that takes the time to share knowledge and honest informative thoughts with me. It will be rare on this site that I will be able to offer much knowledge but I will always be gracious and appreciative!! Thanks guys!