How do you troubleshoot a Holley carburetor?
Carburetor flooding. (1) Check float needle and seat for proper seal. If needle is defective, replace with a Holley matched set….Troubleshooting Your Holley Carb.
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
|---|---|
| Fuel level. | Adjust float. Check for free float and float needle valve operation. |
| Main metering jet defective, loose or incorrect part. | Replace as necessary. |
What are the symptoms of a blown power valve in a Holley carburetor?
Problems: The incorrect size power valve, or a blown out power valve can cause problems such as poor fuel economy, black smoke emanating from your exhaust, dark or fouling spark plugs and a poor idle.
How do you diagnose a bad accelerator pump?
Signs that your accelerator pump may need to be replaced include:
- Car does not accelerate smoothly when gas pedal is pressed hard (note: a bad accelerator pump does not affect slow acceleration, only fast acceleration)
- Engine stalls or stutters during hard acceleration.
- Exhaust smoke.
What happens when a power valve goes bad?
Why is my carb overflowing?
When the tip of the valve becomes worn or debris prevents the closing of the valve, fuel flows continuously into the bowl thus flooding the engine. Under severe conditions gas may soak the air filter or overflow out of the carburetor and onto the ground while parked.
How do you change the float level on a Holley?
You will first remove the sight plug, then to make your adjustment you will need to loosen the lock screw on the needle and seat. This will allow you to turn the adjusting nut to raise or lower the float level. Each hex flat on the nut will change the float level approximately 1/32″.
How can I increase the clearance of my Holley carburetor?
Push the pump arm lever down and then adjust the pump override spring to obtain .015″ clearance between the pump arm and lever. If you are having a stumble and no black smoke out the tailpipe then you will need to increase the shooter size.
What causes bogging and hesitation on a Holley?
Bogging and hesitation are caused by the secondaries coming in too quickly. You can install a heavier secondary spring and this will prevent the secondary from coming in too soon. If the engine is sluggish in response at full throttle then the secondaries may not be opening soon enough.
Where to find list number on Holley Performance?
The list number for most performance and factory 2 and 4 barrel carburetors will be found stamped into the upper right hand corner of the airhorn or sometimes called the choke tower. On the 4150 HP models that do not have a choke tower the list number will be stamped into the mainbody behind the throttle linkage.
