4-Barrel Problems
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Originally Posted by cvanover
I'm going to change the power valve and let a buddy of do some adjusting to see if it gets better. If not, it's Edelbrock time!
There are several EXCELLENT books that do a great job of explaining carburetion in general and Holleys in particular. The one from HP books is EXCELLENT. It is relatively easy reading.
After you learn how it works you will be your local Holley expert and will do away with the frustrations surrounding the Holley AND be able to disect most any carburetor and figure it out.
It would be a great investment of your time.
Best of luck,
Doc
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listen to lxman about the metering block, mine clogged alot till i got a paper element fuel filter, the screen will not work. spray all the passages and take out the meter screws and spray their passages.
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Why would you put an old carb. on a fresh rebuild with out rebuilding it and expect performance? 
Not trying to be disrespectfull, but think about it.
I also like Holleys, they are so simple, just take one apart and you will see. The 1850 and 3310 are the best and easiest ones to work on, and are great street carbs.
Just my opinion, but what ever works for you is your best bet.
David
Not trying to be disrespectfull, but think about it.I also like Holleys, they are so simple, just take one apart and you will see. The 1850 and 3310 are the best and easiest ones to work on, and are great street carbs.
Just my opinion, but what ever works for you is your best bet.
David
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Originally Posted by smoke n tires
the only reason you guys like the edelbrock is due to your lack of knowledge on carbs like the holley. i bought an edelbrock and hated it after a year. it has some problems the make it horrible and you cant fix it cause they have no fine adjustments like a holley. it you like the edelbrock its because you havent experienced a well tuned holley. just dont mess with your equivelent at the red light, if they have a holley you'll be left behind and wishing you did.
sorry to sound cocky but i speak the truth from experience....
sorry to sound cocky but i speak the truth from experience....
Agree all the way. People always say, "my holley sucks im gettin a Edel", then you see them later on complaing about how much the edel sucks. People, you have to tune carbs. You cant just slap it on and expect it too run perfect. You have to educate yourself on how the carb works and learn how to fine tune it and adjust till it runs right. ALL carbs suck unless you tune them and try to work them. If you want something to just slap on and run without working on it, put an EFI system on. My holley studdered and stumbled before I learned how to ajust the accerlaor pump, it ran real bad, until I educated myself about it and tuned it, it now runs like a TOP.
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Originally Posted by cvanover
Who ever said it was an old carb? I bought it new when the rebuild was complete!
So what model and size Holley do you have?
David
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Not for sure about the model but it is a 600 Holley. I've tried to locate the model number on the sides so I can get a new power valve but evidently it must be stamped on the bottom. Unless you know where I can find it, I'll have to take it off and find it.
Chris
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Originally Posted by cvanover
Not for sure about the model but it is a 600 Holley. I've tried to locate the model number on the sides so I can get a new power valve but evidently it must be stamped on the bottom. Unless you know where I can find it, I'll have to take it off and find it.
Chris
Chris
It should be on the front of your choke tower, it will be like: 1850-1, 1850-2, 1850-3, or so on indicating a model 1850, if it is a 600. This is if it is a manual choke, get the numbers and I wiil tell you what you have, if someone doesn't respond before I read your reply.
If it is an 1850 you have one of the esiest carb's ever to tune and rebuild.
If you were here I would bet 100.00 or more I could bolt one of my 1850's or 3310's on your engine and you would be shocked at the response and power it would give your engine.
Some one that knows and understands other brands may be able to do the same, but my knowlage is on Holley. (and it is better than my spelling
)David
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I believe this is a model 4160 i'm not sure, a friend of mine claims that he has one just like mine and he said that his is a 4160. I aint got time to it apart right now, but if I get time to this weekend, I probably will to make sure it's the right one. Time to go to work, that 18 wheeler won't drive it self, sometimes I wished it would, if you know what I mean?
Chris
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Depending upon what part you are looking for determines what model or list number info you need. If it is a general part such as a power valve, jet or such, then it doesn't matter. If it is something specific such as a metering block or throttle plate assembly, then just knowing that it is a 4160 is not enough. You need to get the list number off the front of the airhorn.
Although most aftermarket Holleys have a 65 Power Valve, this is one of the parts that is selectable thus tunable. The best way to select a power valve is to connect a vacuum gauge such that you can read it while driving. Note the vacuum at cruise on level road and select a power valve 2 in. HG lower than that number.
Good luck,
Doc
Although most aftermarket Holleys have a 65 Power Valve, this is one of the parts that is selectable thus tunable. The best way to select a power valve is to connect a vacuum gauge such that you can read it while driving. Note the vacuum at cruise on level road and select a power valve 2 in. HG lower than that number.
Good luck,
Doc
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