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Secondly, sorry the carb coloring doesn't meet your standards. Next time I'll check with you first and make sure it's OK with you. The carb was original coloring and only sonic cleaned. The remaining color was just fair and I airbrushed some carb tone on it. The flash really makes it look strongly colored. Perhaps you can provide some photography tips also, so that the color appears more close to natural and meets your approval. I have no interest in your Holley tips but feel free to stroke your own ego if it makes you happy.
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.................................................. .................................................. ..................... .................................................. .................................................. ..................... Basically that is what Post #21 said. Have a good evening and I hope you get your Holley Carb issues resolved. Tom V.
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Somebody fixid it, nice now.
Carbking Jon's 2-56 & Brass Hex stock make good sense to me for times-of-need! Tom ; i seem to like the posted holley color variation. if my 1970 1050 had that i'd be okay with that. |
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I don't have a Holley Carb issue, I have a carburetor install challenge due to some engineer's oversight, probably a like-minded friend of yours.
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I understand completely. My shop has been in the mid 90's lately. I have a couple of outstanding fans that make it tolerable.
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If one uses the correct length studs and correct nuts this is all a non-issue. However I understand the OP not having access to the above which would create a bit of a frustrating situation. |
#28
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The correct parts were designed to make this installation a breeze. You didn't have them. It's something that comes along with buying used/second hand parts or reading the directions after the fact (usually what I do) ..... I get your frustration though.
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I work in the heat a lot. Not a problem. Cold bothers me more.
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#30
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I'm the same way.... Can't tolerate much below 60 degrees anymore.
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#31
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Me too when I ran a similar combo.
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#32
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Just an FYI. I also tried the short "jam nuts" Easier to initially thread on but impossible to get a wrench on to tighten. Not enough shoulder on the nut to grab at an angle like you have to with accelerator pump arms and plungers in the way.
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#33
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Perfect. Have a great day.
Tom V.
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Just a followup ... it was more than worth the effort rebuilding and installed this spreadbore Holley. Startup is less than a rotation of the starter, cold manners are great even with no choke. I had the idle so slow and couldn't believe it was still running and it just continued to run despite the wild looping idle quality at that RPM. I adjusted to a nice 650 RPM (choppy of course) idle in gear and it is happy as can be. Gone is the slight off idle hesitation I was unable to tune out of the Quickfuel Slayer. It just accelerates smoothly from off idle through part throttle and drives like a "normal" car, no jumpiness or steady light throttle surging. Drop the hammer and it accelerates instantaneously. I've always shied away from double pumpers but this spreadbore really worked out well.
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Neighbors: Great to hear the carb worked out well! BTW, what primary and secondary jets did you go with for your engine combination?
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Post #34, Happy that you got your Spreadbore carb running to your satisfaction.
Goodnight. Tom V.
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If i remember your old signature you have a 455 with a crane 284281 cam ? 6X heads 3.55 gear ?
I have that cam new on the shelf i might put in a 440 and 1971 #96 heads glad to hear your carb swap was positive |
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Thanks and yes to all 3. I like that cam. I've built this motor twice and used the same grind both times, the latest being the updated version. I could have reused the original old grind that had a touch higher lift, but I was stuck on using new internals on round 2.
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I'm curious whether you notice a difference in mileage with your new carb vs. the old?
It does sound like a nice upgrade though!
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I have had 4 of the 800 spreadbores over the years currently have one on my sons car works very well car is well into the 10’s with it. First one I bought new in the 80’s and put it on my r/a IV. Sold one to a buddy and it’s on a 74 GTO for the last 15 or so years. The interesting thing is the secondary side is actually smaller than a Q jet.
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