One of the biggest problem with QJs and Carter are the meter rods and PEOPLE. People unfamiliar with the carbs do not take the rods out when removing the tops, then they lay the carb down on the rods bending the rods. Further, they try to put the top back on with the rods still installed, bending them more. When the carb doesn't work, they blame the carb...

Of course, that's just my observation.