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11-09-2008 07:19 AM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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I made some sweeping changes to the motor, the...
I made some sweeping changes to the motor, the MSD turned out to be down on power due to a faulty ground connection, as well as the + connection was made with insuffecient wire size for the distance...
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11-07-2008 05:15 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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update?
OK So heres my status, I have repiaced plugs, wires, cap, and rotor, the motor runs strong, pulls like a frieght train, then after any time spent at city speeds, or just cruising below 3,000 rpm, it...
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11-05-2008 10:12 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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list#0-80540-1 Model#4150hp, I bought the carb...
list#0-80540-1 Model#4150hp, I bought the carb with a broken baseplate on e-bay, I have been thru the carb, replaced the baseplate with the factory part# baseplate, and all new parts throughout. I am...
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11-02-2008 05:40 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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I have a small idea what I'm doin'
The motor is producing 10-12in. of manifold vacum at idle, I tried a 4.5 power valve without any change at all. I have the factory specs on the carb, and they show no pwt valve in the secondary block...
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11-02-2008 11:31 AM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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changed power valve
power valve was the first thing i replaced, even tried running a plug in the secondary metering block, it had no effect whatsoever
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11-01-2008 11:08 AM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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if the line pressure were too high and was in...
if the line pressure were too high and was in turn overpowering the seats wouldnt that be eveident when trying to set the float level? I have set the float level with the engine running and had no...
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10-31-2008 07:43 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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tHANKS FOR THE TIP! IF IT WORKS YOUR A LIFESAVER,...
tHANKS FOR THE TIP! IF IT WORKS YOUR A LIFESAVER, I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP, K
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10-31-2008 07:35 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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Forgive My Ignorance But How Would I Do That? I...
Forgive My Ignorance But How Would I Do That? I Am Running A High Volume Holley Mechanical Fuel Pump, Would My Only Option Be To Add An Inline Press. Reg. ?
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10-31-2008 07:33 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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tHE MOTOR HAS BEEN DOWN FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS, I...
tHE MOTOR HAS BEEN DOWN FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS, I JUST RECENTLY PUT NEW CYLINDER HEADS ON IT AND GOT IT BACK IN THE CAR, IT ONLY HAD 1000 MILES ON IT WHEN I HAD A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE HEADS. THE...
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10-31-2008 07:26 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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i ALSO HAVE THE CARB JETTED DOWN TO FACTORY...
i ALSO HAVE THE CARB JETTED DOWN TO FACTORY SPECS, F-70, R-70, WITH A 6.5 POWER VALVE IN THE PRIMARY METERING BLOCK AND A PLUG IN THE SECONDARY BLOCK. tHE FACTORY SPECS ON THIS CARB LIST NO P. VALVE...
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10-31-2008 07:17 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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A Little Over 10 Psi, It Bounces Between 10-15...
A Little Over 10 Psi, It Bounces Between 10-15 Psi Eratically, Thats On My Line Guage At The Carb
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10-31-2008 06:52 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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fouling plugs, and clouds of black smoke, I have...
fouling plugs, and clouds of black smoke, I have blocked off the secondary power valve, and almost bottomed the mixture screws to the lean side, and it has had no effect at all. I am really lost on...
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10-31-2008 05:41 PM
Thread: Help, I am ready to give up!
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Help, I am ready to give up!
I have a 1969 Camaro I just built a BBC 468, I am struggling with a new carb, and its about to get the best of me. The motor is a 454 with forged flat-top pistons, and closed chamber 69 heads, 10.0/1...
I wonder if air could be trapped in there, maybe more run time would purge it out.
New guy from Utah.