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Same Problem Different Day
I'm the guy with the 400 fuel problem. I'm getting 7 to 8 psi from my fuel pump, but my 81 bronc is still having the same problems, it dies after I drive it around the block, the two nozzles that squirt fuel into the carb only squirt when the truck starts up, but they don't squirt when I step on the gas. Also the carb has backfired several times in the initial build process, so I'm wondering if I blew the power valve, does anyone know? I have a Holley 650 with manual choke. Please I need help, or I'm going to throw my truck off a cliff.
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7 to 8 pounds is too much fuel pressure. Are you sure that it isn't flooding?
Yes, you may have blown a power valve.
I think that it is time to take that carb off and replace it with an Edelbrock #1406 or the manual choke version.
Yes, you may have blown a power valve.
I think that it is time to take that carb off and replace it with an Edelbrock #1406 or the manual choke version.
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I have a Holley 7 psi fuel pump hooked up to my 1406 Edelbrock. It was suggested at one time that I might need to install an inline pressure regulator. I haven't and I haven't had any problems either, so I don't think the pump is your problem. I think it is carb related or junk in the fuel line between the pump and carb.
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Well for now I'm going to try installing my Edelbrock 600 electric choke carb and see how that works out until I replace the power valve in my holley. Thanks for the help. One more question, do you know how to tell if the power valve is blown out or not?
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Originally Posted by 81broncoguy
Well for now I'm going to try installing my Edelbrock 600 electric choke carb and see how that works out until I replace the power valve in my holley. Thanks for the help. One more question, do you know how to tell if the power valve is blown out or not?
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That's fine, the experience and help is much appreciated, I'll try the edelbrock tomorrow and see how she runs, I'll let ya know, thanks.
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The fuel pressure should be 5 to 7 lbs. Are you sure that the manual doesn't say 7 lbs maximum?
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