Holley carb on 86 351 ho
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Speaking from experience, if you want to avoid idle problems, DON'T use the two-stage power valve that comes with the kit. If you do, you will have to readjust all the idle screws, and you still won't get it to run like it did previously. Look on the power valve that comes out (if original it will be a single-stage) for numbers that will tell you what vacuum rating it is. Mine was a 7.5. A cheap gasket kit is available from AutoZone for about $28. Then go to Advance and get or order the matching power valve for about $9. If you do it right, you will never need to touch the idle screws. Just adjust the primary float and replace the accel pump (adjust according to instructions) and it should run like it did. Just MHO.
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Speaking from experience, if you want to avoid idle problems, DON'T use the two-stage power valve that comes with the kit. If you do, you will have to readjust all the idle screws, and you still won't get it to run like it did previously. Look on the power valve that comes out (if original it will be a single-stage) for numbers that will tell you what vacuum rating it is. Mine was a 7.5. A cheap gasket kit is available from AutoZone for about $28. Then go to Advance and get or order the matching power valve for about $9. If you do it right, you will never need to touch the idle screws. Just adjust the primary float and replace the accel pump (adjust according to instructions) and it should run like it did. Just MHO.
The power valve has nothing to with the idle circuit, it's shut during this time unless it's leaking around the gasket, or it has a hole in the diaphragm.
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