In my gallery I posted a drawing that shows the numbers on the bottom of my power Valve in my holley 94 carb for a 239 flathead V8.


I want to know if these numbers ID the vacuum, and if these numbers are correct for the carb type.

thanks!

 

The only reference I can find at the moment lists the stock power valve at 7.5.
None of the valves I have from carb re-build kits have any numbers on them at all.
Sorry, I'm not much help.

 

thanks for checking MT. This is a rebuild valve also. I have no idea if its the right vacuum for this carb. It's hard to believe they dont put numbers on them

 

Yep, they save a few yuan by not stamping them, probably because they can't guarantee their performance, anyway. I had my gas mileage drop 10% after a carb rebuild on a 302, and it turned out to be the new power valve that came in a kit. If you go direct to an idividual Holley part #(like at a speed shop) they seem pretty consistent, and it's worth playing around with vac settings (# on the valve) to see what one works best for your overall engine setup and location. Unfortunately it's not a 5-minute job to swap them out.

As I recall, you said in a previous post you were at 1700'? I would think stock settings for jets and power valve would be the place to start. MT and I are a almost a mile above you, adjustments are needed up here.

 

I just picked up 51 Jets from Holley. And I ordered a idle mixture adjustment screw. I HAD ONLY ONE EXPOSED ON THE CARB. I"VE ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WS SUPPOSED TO HAVE ONE! when it took the carb off I noticed a broke off screw. I bet to needles will help the mileage a bit
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Do you know what the Power Valve vacuuum setting should be stock for this?

Before I put the carb all back together and fire it up I'd like to try a new power valve thats actually made by Holley

 

You need the 7.5 to keep it stock with your #51 jets. New Holley PVs have larger diameter brass gizmos on the top of the valve where the spring is. This necessitates a bit of grinding on the bowl... a small verticle groove cut with a Dremel and 1/4" bit should do it. There is a difference in the gasket diameters old to new. This can cause poor seals when using a new style PV and the earlier model. I would seek out the earlier style PV from a vendor.

poorly power valved, himmelberg