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09-24-2013, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Keller,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar Classics LS427. Self-built 408W, AFR 195 heads, Performer RPM Intake, Quick Fuel 750, 407rwhp, 479rwtq
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Edelbrock carb problems
I know this is a Holley sub-forum, but there isn't one for Edelbrock carbs...
My buddy has a 347 SBF stroker with a dual quad setup with two Edelbrock 500cfm mechanical secondary carbs ( I know, overcarb'd). They are setup with a progressive linkage - the rear carb with choke is the main carb. It hits about 20% before the front carb (no choke) starts opening. The secondaries on the primary carb start to open about 40% throttle... anyway, that's not the problem.
The problems is that when the car is cold - choke on for the main carb, it idles fine. Once the choke turns off, it idles fine at around 900rpm. However, once the car/carb gets hot after driving for a few minutes, the idle stays up at around 1500rpm. Blipping the throttle doesn't help. Pulling the pedal up does not help lower the idle back down. Putting a heavy spring on the primary carb resolves the issue but makes the throttle pedal hard to push and impossible to feather.
Any ideas? I'm thinking maybe a slightly bent throttle rod. When the carb heats up, it sticks a little. Any other ideas?
There is no rubbing of the linkage on the filters or intake.
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09-24-2013, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Not sure if this works on an Ed carb (or if they even have a baseplate) but when my Demon carb exhibited the same symptoms, I ended up replacing the entire base plate. Problem solved.
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09-24-2013, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Yorba Linda,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, V8, Manual Trans, Htr, Wipers, Radio Delete
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Sounds like it's not coming off the of the fast idle cam. Usually an easy screwdriver fix.
Frank
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09-24-2013, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: San Antonio,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Fiberfab international classic cobra
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I have the twin eds on a 351w had very same problem. Its was the fast idle came. Had to back off scew and spray a little lube on the rod.
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09-26-2013, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Keller,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar Classics LS427. Self-built 408W, AFR 195 heads, Performer RPM Intake, Quick Fuel 750, 407rwhp, 479rwtq
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Thanks guys. I will try the above.
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09-29-2013, 01:08 PM
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The fast idle cams are "weighted" and could be binding on their pivots.
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09-30-2013, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Keller,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar Classics LS427. Self-built 408W, AFR 195 heads, Performer RPM Intake, Quick Fuel 750, 407rwhp, 479rwtq
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz64
The fast idle cams are "weighted" and could be binding on their pivots.
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How do you go about checking to see if they are binding on their pivots? |
10-01-2013, 12:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texasdoc
How do you go about checking to see if they are binding on their pivots?
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Disconnect the rod to the cam, the cam should be free to rotate on it's pivot.
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