idle mixture setting.
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From: fallbrook ca.
idle mixture setting.
ok, so im trying to set up a new carburetor(new for my truck)
when setting the idle mix. you use a vacuum gauge, right. so which vac. port do i tap into? a
also i have a few open vaccuum ports, should these be plugged up?
when setting the idle mix. you use a vacuum gauge, right. so which vac. port do i tap into? a
also i have a few open vaccuum ports, should these be plugged up?
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Yes, all vac. plugs should be plugged into something or capped off. You will want to find direct manifold vacuum-probably off the vac. tree at the back of the intake manifold. When I set mine, I check idle speed, timing, and vacuum. Go for the highest vacuum setting, while keeping your idle and timing in spec., engine operating temperature. You will find a "sweet" spot where it sounds good and have good vacuum and throttle response, your idle and timing should be close and not vary much by then. Next, you should set your idle mixture screws, say 1/8 turn rich. I do this because, if you set it for max. vacuum and leave it, it probably will be too lean. It takes a bit of monkeying around getting it all right, yet I've set multiple engines up this way, and it works good-for me at least! I've seen bad mechanics set carbs up by ear, then wonder why the brand new engine has glowing exhaust manifolds, then soon followed by burnt exhaust valves. Search around, theres alot of info out there!
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anyone have any magic for a Edlebrock 650 carb tuning with the performer manifold? Seems really rich. Just installed a new HEI dist also.
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From: fallbrook ca.
well i just did it, its pretty straight forward. make sure you have all your vaccuum lines plugged into something, then tap into a vac. richen your mix until you achieve the highest vac rating possible, then back off until pressure lowers then return to the highest pressure you got. then richen you mix just a tad bit.
im not sure how you control your mix on a edelbrock, im a holley guy by force.
here you go this should help,
http://edelbrock.com/automotive_new/...ll/index.shtml
im not sure how you control your mix on a edelbrock, im a holley guy by force.
here you go this should help,
http://edelbrock.com/automotive_new/...ll/index.shtml
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Originally Posted by 79Supercab400
anyone have any magic for a Edlebrock 650 carb tuning with the performer manifold? Seems really rich. Just installed a new HEI dist also.