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03-16-2011, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: BRADENTON,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KIRKHAM 427 S/C, SHELBY 427 ALUM. STROKER
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Holley 4160 (marine) too rich
I have 2 351W's with holley carbs in my boat. One runs fine, the other won't idle (dies). While running at a hi idle, fuel is dripping/spraying out of the main disgharge nozzels, and drips out at low idle, and dies. Looks like too hi float level or pump pressure or power valve leaking . Had carb apart twice today. First time everything looked ok, all passages open, float level ok. Reinstalled, no improvement. 2nd time I replaced power valve and needle & seat. Still no joy. Vac 13-15" at 700-1000 rpm, fuel pump pressure 8psi.
Any ideas? 
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03-16-2011, 07:29 PM
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lower fuel pressure to 3-5 lbs
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03-16-2011, 07:35 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: LoneStar LS427 , 427 Windsor
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Take the float out, shake it, and listen for liquid in it.
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03-16-2011, 07:39 PM
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Jerry: thanks for the info. I couldn't remember the proper setting. 8 psi did seem too hi !
Jim: no problem there, solid floats !
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03-17-2011, 03:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MOTORHEAD
Jerry: thanks for the info. I couldn't remember the proper setting. 8 psi did seem too hi !
Jim: no problem there, solid floats !
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Solid floats doesn't mean they won't absorb fuel, which all nitrophyl floats eventually do.
They have to weigh below a maximum weight as specified by the carb manufacturer.
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03-19-2011, 09:31 AM
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I would think that there is too much fuel pressure.
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03-19-2011, 10:46 AM
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Yeah, I installed a regulator & set it to 5psi. That solved the problem.
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