5-7 psi rings a bell. If you know where your air screw is at on your carb turn it counter clockwise in 1/4 turns until it revs perfect. You drop it in gear, tip in the throttle, and the engine dies. Engine speed should be 2000 RPM - 2500 RPM after about 10 seconds. Check for vacuum leaks. You then tweek the idle rpm speed with the ignition base timing and the air flow thru the PCV valve internal orifice at idle to get more or less idle air flow and idle rpm speed. Link to comment . This means that the carburetor is flooding and when this happens the gas runs down the carburetor and out the 1st place it can, which is the throttle shaft. Hi guys, I finaly fixed all (hopefully!) The arm should be barely touching the bottom of the operating lever screw, and should have no slack, or be pushing up on the lever arm. For more information, visit www.holley.com. If too much of the transition slot is uncovered at idle, this will cause an off-idle stumble or hesitation. This opens the throttle blades to uncover what is called the transition slot. Does the throttle valve close completely? And, you probably you dont even need a new carburetor. Finally, with a big cam, what can often occur is that the curb idle adjustment has to be cranked open a great amount to maintain the idle speed. Use a 0.015 feeler gauge to make sure the adjustment is correct. LS based 408, decent cam 244/262 @ .050, .640/.620 on a 112. If it all looks good, then take the top off and check the Accelerator pump diaphragm to see if it is put together correctly. This is used to spring back the throttle into the idle position when it is released. Its definitely worth the effort to make this happen. Cure The Bog And Sluggish Response On Your Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor, By Properly Adjusting The Accelerator Pump Assembly, How To Tune The Power Valve In A Holley Carburetor, How To Choose A Regulator For Carbureted Vehicles, The Inside Scoop on Deb Halls Detroit Speed Built 1971 Pontiac Firebird. Right in the middle should be the perfect setting. All without the frustration of emptying your wallet. Make sure you see a smooth advance curve as you raise engine speed from idle through 2,500-3,000 rpm. Test the fuel pump to make sure it isnt too low. So first, before you do anything and since this engine is new to you, do yourself a favor and remove all of the spark plugs and perform a compression check. A non vented cap will cause a suction. That's when they ran their best on the track. They also left out the transition circuit. Typical symptoms of a rich mixture are: Poor fuel economy. Heat up some water just prior to boiling, immerse the float, any bubble indicates a leak. Further adjustment is required but the problem is essentially solved. Do not plug it off. Same with wires. Never thought about that. Did you replace the fuel filter(s). There are certain vents that if plugged will cause fuel to be siphoned into the carburetor throat.Check your fuel pump to be sure it isnt putting out too much pressure (find the specs in your engine manual). Disconnect the link that connects the throttle shaft to the accelerator diaphragm arm. This is normal for the Carter YF & YFA. Float level off, or perhaps leaking. Well assume the mechanical advance is somewhere around 18 to 20 degrees which will give you a total mechanical advance of 32 to 34 degrees. The answer is amazingly simple. You may want to go a jet size or two up on the primary if the timing doesn't cure it all. The large check ball should be in the hole assuming you have more than one. As to drilling, as the hole is very small; best to use a "pin vise" and a drill from a 61~80 numbered drill set. You Connect a vacuum gauge to a manifold vacuum source . Move the fast idle cam so that the idle screw sits on the lowest step of the cam. Are the washers acting as spacers needed. Bigger cams with less idle vacuum require larger holes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. No matter how slowly I let out the clutch I still get the stumbling. When the temps change you have to change your jetting although you can easily take away that bog (rich) by leaning out the air screw. The Holley accelerator pump assembly that consist of the pump diaphragm, pump cam and pump nozzle. This should not be happening. bike runs fine at speed. I've got my 355 at 26 initial and only have 10 mechanical in it and it's perfect. Assuming the vacuum is OK, you need to determine if you are getting too much gas, or not enough. Well, forget that silly notion, the jets have nothing to do with it. Check the throttle valve now. .020"-.030" of throttle T slot exposure is about right. Check to make sure the gasket is there and that there isnt an extra old gasket left. 4-5 lbs should do it. Hesitation off Idle. Jeff, this is a great write-up. The most I can get out of mine for vacuum is 7 or 8 in park! Hi Jeff, Im building a 57 150 Chevy, Im using a 90 5.7 Chevy dino at 348hp, using a M20 4sp 8.8 Ford rear with 3:30 gear looking at Holley. An problem here would allow the gas to bypass the needle & seat. Be sure the gas cap is vented. I have been trying to get it working again for about 2 . Interesting point about the PCV. Make sure your vacuum advance isn't leaking. The cam is 470 lift with 272 adv. Check the floats for leaks. Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet. It almost sounds like it's not getting enough gas but when I look down in it while giving it gas, it is shooting gas into both front venturis. Learn how your comment data is processed. Start by increasing the fuel nozzle size up by three sizes. Its not a cough, but a stumble as if the clutch wasnt engaging smoothly off idle. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next . Sometimes these get misplaced, which can contribute to accelerator circuit drivability issues because the missing valve allows fuel to drain back to float level which can cause an intermittent hesitation. bit that's just the right size. Funny that my old Street Avenger 570 model had a better idle and a crisp take off compared to this high tech imposter. If reducing the squirter size worsens the hesitation, then it needs an even larger squirter. When I raced KT100, they would never idle. This allows maximum fuel to flow through the nozzle. You are using an out of date browser. Most people experiencing hesitation think, "put in bigger jets" right off the bat. It doesn't idle very well but the biggest problem is just off idle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Email any other details needed. It just hard dies on me. The passage is small and can plug easily. If you have the MoCo svc. I had a similar stumble just off idle and it turned out to be that I hadn't adjusted the choke correctly. Are the carburetor kit parts ethanol ready? Typically, heavier vehicles with low numbered axle ratios (like 3.23:1) will use a smaller nozzle. These sometimes become warped and need to be made flat again. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This means the vehicle cannot sit for more than a week or so. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. A carb running rich, as well as a carb running lean, can cause an off-idle stumble or hesitation upon acceleration. If the stumble turns to bog its the idle jets. Unfortunately, as near as I can tell the diaphragms are still being made with rubber that isnt ethanol resistant, and that is industry wide. Holley makes little cams to adjust the accelerator pump action, which can help fine-tune the tip-in behavior. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The overall objective is to deliver the right amount of fuel. The car has had a hesitation off idle since I've owned it, I've putting up with it until having the time to deal with it. Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! The first result of a long-duration camshaft with lots of overlap is drastically reduced idle vacuum. You can learn how to do this here: https://www.carburetor-blog.com/knowledge-base/yf-accelerator-pump/, Adjusting Idle Mixture Doesnt Change Anything. JavaScript is disabled. Idle-Eze throttle plate assm., 850 vac. Wadd2 those are the bushings I was referring to. Turn engine off. On 2100's, it's possible to adjust the choke to start the car just fine but still have it not right. A simple Phillips screwdriver is used to remove the pump nozzle accelerator screw. Run thin wire down the hole to clear out any ethanol residue. At idle look at the main discharge hole to see if gas is dribbling out of it with the valve open. Seat the check ball using a brass drift punch and tap lightly.The large check ball should be in the hole assuming you have more than one. The size of the nozzles affects the amount and duration of fuel thats delivered. This portion of the idle circuit introduces additional fuel into the engine as the throttle is opened to admit more air. http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201545, http://4secondsflat.com/Carburetor Sizing and Series Charts.htm, http://www.demoncarbs.com/Tech/DemonSelectionGuide.asp. Heat up some water and dip the float into the water. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Mr. Sinister, May 6, 2011. Run's like a scalded dog though, lol. Hope this makes sense. You can hit the throttle hard enough to pump fuel into the engine and launch with tires spinning and everything's great-but you can't seem to execute an easy, light-throttle leave from a stoplight.Arrrggghhh! fuel has to atomize and some heat can be beneficial in colder climates. http://web.mac.com/frankenvette/iWeb/Frankenvette/Holley Tune.html. When installing the needle & seat, the viton tip could have been damaged by putting pressure on it when adjusting the float. JavaScript is disabled. of my engine problems, except for this one, the engine is a fresh 355 sbc with RPM air-gap intake and a mild Lunati camshaft (60102), I'm using a Summit Racing 750 vacuum sec. Tom Terrific or Terrible Tom, depending on the phase of the moon, passing cosmic rays or other factors not fully understood except by my wife. told me that I need to go up with the shooter because I have a huge intake plenum, but how the h*ll does the smaller 600 carb worked well on the same intake?? Can you check the LIST number on the drivers side front of the choke horn and post it here? Test the fuel pump pressure. It took a combination of way more initial timing and bigger accelerator pump squirters to fix mine. Ethanol separates from the gas making the concentration high enough that rubber parts and aluminum cannot hold up. (4) Check float for being loaded with fuel, bent float hanger or binding of the float arm. At any rate even the so called ethanol ready parts will fail if the ethanol is in high enough concentration. The metering rod has its own spring and clip witch hold it in its own place, your adjustment is that part only. Assuming the electrical system is working correctly then you either have a vacuum leak, or not getting enough fuel. Timing at idle should not be in the 30's. Get it down to the low 20's with a limiter plate for the vacuum advance. Make sure you have a good in line filter. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. What do you have for compression? If I lift on the pedal or if I go harder on the pedal it will recover. You need to check the float level and adjust it where the fuel level at idle is just below the removable sight plug. I am looking to purchase a Carter rebuild kit. To narrow it down, tap the roll pin out of the accelerator pump lever by using a small pin punch or a small finish nail. when riding shifting is smooth. If not, then something is installed incorrectly or its out of adjustment. Dirt may have entered the carburetor after it was rebuilt. Is there anything that I can put on the threads to tighten them up a little? Remove the idle tube and make sure it is clear. Too much gas, Flooding. Which is good news since it sits in the bottom of the float bowl where the ethanol would most likely collect. The carburetor is a Holley 750 with vacuum secondary. This assembly delivers an initial shot of fuel in the right amount, and duration, to provide crisp throttle response right off idle. Robert recommends a replacement jet - size #98. That's usually a lean condition. PLEASE SEND HELP! There is a fuel Economy one and a regular one. Jun 17, 2014. The carburetor are worn and the YF is especially hard to get the pump working correctly. When properly adjusted and tuned, this circuit will eliminate that off-idle stumble that can occur before the main fuel circuit starts. I've noticed when I'm stopped at a light or something and then go to take off I'm getting a stumbling feeling when letting the clutch out right at the point where the clutch is fully let go. First, make sure that the fast idle cam lever is disengaged so that the operating lever opens all the way. JavaScript is disabled. Usually a backfire through the carburetor is a sign of being too lean. This means the vehicle cannot sit for more than a week or so. Bad plugs can cause high end loss of power for sure. It seems to have a stumble when you mash the gas. This is the accelerator pump diaphragm drain. Try a touch more throttle on takeoff..? Weve seen this work very well. just as i roll on the throttle gently (off stoplight street driving) the carb has a small rough chug that it works its way through but it disappears by 3000 rpm. Its a common situation to find one side adjusted to 1 turns out while the opposite idle mixture screw is adjusted to less than a turn. Also changed idle, everything. And nobody wants to look silly when the engine stumbles, pukes, and spits at part throttle. A compression test has all 6 cylinders within 10% of each other averaging 115 psi. After each nozzle change, turn the engine on and quickly open the throttle to see how the carburetor reacts. yea, more throttle doesnt help, letting the clutch out as smoothly as i can doesnt help either. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Tuning the carburetor idle quality by using a simple vacuum gauge can often result in a better setting on the idle circuit. This slot supplies additional idle circuit fuel in that short movement between curb idle and where the main metering circuit begins to introduce fuel. sec. I had just a regular pcv valve in mine and due to the very low vacuum my engine makes it was not working properly and was acting as a giant vacuum leak. My accelerator pump diaphragm leaks around the housing. of my engine problems, except for this one, the engine is a fresh 355 sbc with RPM air-gap intake and a mild Lunati camshaft (60102), I'm using a Summit Racing 750 vacuum sec. By chance if this carburetor was transplanted before this all started then the problem may be the carburetor main jet is too big. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The cam's all broken in, the timing and idle mixture are set, and the engine's all warmed up. It should be about 4 lbs. Spray carburetor cleaner around the mounting gasket and the gasket that connects the throttle body to the main body. Back it down until it looks like a perfect square. Idle Doesnt Kick Down When Coming to a Stop. Check the float level to make sure it is correct. 12. We just need to run you through eliminating the problem area. Also check the primary chain adjustment while you're at it . If any pressure was put on the needle when adjusting the float, then the needle may be damaged not allowing it to open. Right now while its in park i get 17-20 inches. Thanks. This slot is exposed to manifold vacuum as soon as the throttle is opened. This is an involved process that is too long to discuss here. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/kcwrrn/Wheels001.jpg, http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/kcwrrn/100_0298.jpg, http://www.aedperformance.com/Tuning Tips.htm. The idle rpm in gear is about 650-700. Since 2003, Jeff has held various positions at Car Craft (including editor), has written books on small block Chevy performance, and even cultivated an impressive collection of 1965 and 1966 Chevelles. The float pin could be worn. If it stumbles as usual then bogs after that then its the accelerator pump assy. After Shutting Down Engine is Hard To Start. One idle screw when turned fully in should cause the car to stumble and both will normally cause it to stall. I have a holley 600 vac. Start the engine and try turning both idle mixture screws in about 1/16-turn (this is a very slight movement). Make sure you installed the gasket under the seat. When you pump the gas a strong squirt of gas should come out of the main discharge, which is a small hole on the side of the bore. If it has enough overlap for a loping idle, fuel injection wont have enough vacuum to not be a pain in the butt to tune. JavaScript is disabled. See this page to learn about the accelerator pump diaphragm. Do you know what your vacuum readings are in park and in gear at idle? Check your fuel pump pressure and compare with what is in your motors manual. Your email address will not be published. The closest fraction is 9/64. Does it still jerk? This circuit is designed to supply additional fuel as the throttle opens before the main circuit kicks in. Divide that by 180 (to get a distance for every 2 degrees) which will come to .140-inch. Lightly seat the mixture screw, then 2 turns out. #11. 101. 1998 Chevy Z71 Full Size Pick-up Vortec 350. no, don't put anything on the threads. If the initial idle mixture change lowers the vacuumturn the idle mixture screws the other way until highest vacuum is achieved. For now, Grant has adapted the Idle-Eze idea on new throttle plates available for most of the larger Demon carburetors. Most noticeable in the street avenger series. The car is a '70 Duster, full weight, 4-speed, and 3.23 gear. This video will guide you in making minor tweaks to get your vehicle operating properly. 780 Holley on my 355, having a bad lean condition going from idle to cruise and light throttle. Rpm's go up and down, car shakes at idle, and it has lack of acceleration/power. See number 42 in the illustration. In fact I'm sure we do. Non vented gas cap can cause this. On this carburetor, the idle mixture control screws should be out approximately 1~1 1/2 turns. Who cares what they idle at, not me. After graduating from Iowa State University with a journalism degree in 1978, he combined his two passions: cars and writing. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Bottom the idle mixture screw, but don't force it or you may break something. I followed your advice and worked the ignition system. I actually use a small, broken drill bit that's just the right size. Remove the idle mixture screw and blow through the hole. Heat the housing with some pressure from a vise. Just wipe until you dont get any black on the towel.Test the main discharge to make sure it is sealing when not in use. Sooty or black spark plugs. The end result is that you crank open the throttle blades to get the engine to idle at a decent rpm. Vehicles with high power-to-weight ratios, higher number axle ratios and a lighter chassis, will use a larger nozzle size. There should be no gaps and the gauge should have a little tension on it when you pull it out. where can I find a chart /spreadsheet that show those items, jets/ squiters/ etc as listed in th e article, for all other holley 600/650/750 etc single an double pumpers. a cold intake, especially this time of year, can create a stumble. Luckily a simple few turns should fix the problem. J.P. Jeff Smith: J.P., we can definitely help you. Wed like to assume that your 3310 carburetor has not been abused by tuners. But we cant. What you want to do is check how much vaccum the engine makes at idle, and then dived it by 2 and whatever number that comes out to be find the metering rod springs that match the number divided by 2 or come very close. Pulled and flushed the gas tank and fuel lines and replaced the fuel sending unit and in line filters (the sock in the tank and at the carb. Move the float up and down to see if you can feel any resistance. If it does then you probably have something wrong with the diaphragm setup. Spray carburetor cleaner on the outside of the carburetor and intake manifold. A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. What you need to do is figure out what is making the valve stay open. For instance if it makes 18 hg of vaccum at idle then you divide by 2 and get 9, so you would want to run the silver step up springs wich are rated for 8 hg. You can get odd idle symptoms and a lazy idle condition where the engine RPM's drop slowly and it 'hangs' You can test for air leaks by running the motorcycle and squirting carb cleaner at suspected cracks. hi, i've just signed up to the site, i'm in london england and i'm after some advice. Gently move the float up and down to see if you can feel any catching. SOLD. The idle screws turned full in is usually a sign of an internal leak. That cam should lower the dynamic compression a little. Wipe until you dont get any black. This will keep the carburetor from getting to slow idle. (Image/Holley). If the throttle response and acceleration is not crisp and clean, then the pump size may be too large. Run thin wire down the hole to clear out any ethanol residue. When the engine got hot parts would expand and seize. Manage Settings Heat up water just prior to boiling and immerse the float. The Kibbe and Friends Show: The Price Is Wrong! Your email address will not be published. Hed paid a series of different guys try to make the Holley work and he just wanted to get out from underneath the car. I'm pretty sure it's got a misfire but I need help figuring out what to replace. You are using an out of date browser. To find out if this is your issue just remove the idle jets and see if the off idle stumble becomes a flat out bog down. Use a 0.015 feeler gauge to make sure the adjustment is correct. . duration. The needle in the needle and seat may be damaged. 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