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Forum: Carburetors
08-18-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: change in fuel pressure

Just out of curiosity those running the same carburetor, Edelbrock 1405 600 cfm, what are you setting the fuel pressure regulator at?
Forum: Carburetors
07-08-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: change in fuel pressure

OK seems simple, I went out and bought two 3/8"NPT fuel fittings to adapt the regulator to the pump and carb. What are you guys using to plug the side not being used?
Forum: Carburetors
07-08-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: change in fuel pressure

OK so I purchased the fuel pressure regulator recommended.
One remedial question I have is, on the regulator there are two "out" ports on both sides and an "in" port at the bottom, how do I run this...
Forum: Carburetors
06-22-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: change in fuel pressure

Yes only because I removed all parts to clean the carburetor. I did as follows in the carb rebuild instructions and used a 7/16 drill bit to measure float level. Would incorrect float levels cause...
Forum: Carburetors
06-21-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By 86'Bowtie

change in fuel pressure

I've got an issue with fluctuation in fuel pressure when ignition is in the on position to when the motor is turned over idiling. Here's a quick breakdown of my setup. Mild 355 oldschool camel hump...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Update..tried .35 squiters on both primary and secondary, same issue. Im clueless back to the drawing board..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Went back to original jetting, and went 31/35 on squiters..car does the same thing..no change. Heres my carb setup. 750 holley dp w/ hp mainbody. Original jets, 4.5 pv, green pump cams, idle mixture...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Tricky im running green both front and back. when im cruising it gargles really bad and if I let off the gas then accelerate, it falls flat on its face then smoothes itself out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

issue..car runs good after hp main body installment. only problem now is when im at a dead stop and go, not flooring it from a dig just at casual throttle it surges then once i hit a certain rpm lk...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

update..finally got the 4.5 pv installed and replaced the main body to a holley hp main body. stock squiters on the hp main body are .31 both primary and secondary swapped the rear for .35 and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Tricky1 what rpm does the car idle both in gear and in park? Your carb has 71 primarys ..i think im going to go down to 72 primary and keep the 82 secondary. Got sunday off gonna pop in the 4.5pv and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Update..rejetted the primary and secondary to 73 & 82, stock setup for my particular carb is 71 & 80 ..made a significant difference on the setup I mentioned
Forum: Carburetors
11-09-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: carb leak?

update..leak no longer there replaced metering gaskets and carb cleaned air bleeds and anything that needed cleaning..changed jets from a 70 to 73 primary and from a 79 to 82 secondary. readjusted...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Update..swapped squiters to .31 primary .35 secondary, left the 3.5pv got a 4.5 on the way. runs real good. Only issue is the rich idle which makes it stinky. I feel like im overlooking something...
Forum: Carburetors
11-06-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: carb leak?

Pics would greatly help, anyone have any tips or suggestions..
Forum: Carburetors
11-06-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: carb leak?

Checked the float levels and gas doesnt dribble out unless you bump the car..i recently changed squiters from a .28 to a .31 primary and from a .31 to a .35 secondary. Car runs good jus stinks..can...
Forum: Carburetors
11-06-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: carb leak?

Secondary has no pv on the carb. Primary was recently replaced. Idk car seems too rich idling get that unburnt fuel watery eye idle.
Forum: Carburetors
11-06-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: carb leak?

Sorry its a holley 750 dp. mechanical secondaries. Would a leak like that cause my car to burn rich?
Forum: Carburetors
11-06-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 86'Bowtie

carb leak?

anyone know why or what would cause fuel to leak from this area?

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-30-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Very helpful thread, gives a general rundown on holley tuning..but jus the basics im shooting for fine tuning and have questions the thread dosent answer
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

good then i wont mess with the diaphrams. found a single green pump cam and ordered it fairly cheap.. primarys seem like the green cam. im gonna upgrade my squirters as well, maybe .35 as a starting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

Question did you have to upgrade your accelerator pump diapram to a 50cc since you run bigger squirters? My kit only came with one green cam.. hmm not good lol also how are you jetted? Do you think...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

nice.. thats where i think my setup should run..no track times yet. jus got the pump cams in gonna pop the green one in and start from there. Question, did you swap the rear cam as well? what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

i agree with the victor jr not being a street manifold..good point, im gonna try different squirters and increase the pv one size to a 4.5 pv. pump cam kit is still on the way lol. question tricky1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

not to sure but its lopey not a huge cam, but very noticeable idle
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Re: gas smell running rich

update..

checked the float levels and in the primary, gas jus poured out when i cracked the sights open..so adjusted the float level and checked the accelerator pump diaphram, all good....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,566
Posted By 86'Bowtie

gas smell running rich

ok heres the scenario..basic breakdown:

355
holley 750 dp mechanical secondaries(running a vaccum advanced dizzy)
victor jr intake
performer rpm heads 64cc
and the list goes on..any specifics...
Forum: Power Adders
08-02-2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Car nows runs@35psi!!!!

ON ALL FOUR TIRES.....

:lmao:
No but seriously I had this guy offer to sell me a 144 pro-street blower for my carbed 355, my question is what's needed to run this power adder? The motor...
Forum: Exhaust
05-31-2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Tru-Dual

Just curious if anyone on this board is running true duals w/o longtube-headers. It seems any pic I see of duals on an F-body runs directly from longtubes. I was considering dual flows but dont have...
Forum: Body
01-20-2005, 08:16 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,736
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Original and unique about my car...the driver.

Original and unique about my car...the driver.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-18-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,741
Posted By 86'Bowtie

artwork done by Devianb

artwork done by Devianb
Forum: Body
01-13-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,055
Posted By 86'Bowtie

At your service!

At your service!
Forum: Carburetors
12-26-2004, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Thank's for the info. IHI, but what's that...

Thank's for the info. IHI, but what's that supposed to mean?
I pretty much understand the whole process, I'm somewhat, of a
Professional-Amatuer at carbs, YEAH!DUECE
Forum: Carburetors
12-26-2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By 86'Bowtie

I was thinking the same also, about the needle...

I was thinking the same also, about the needle and seat, the floats are adjusted to perfection(well you know what I mean)they're good, I'm pretty persuaded to the possibility of debis being the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2004, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Thanks Vader , but which one do I cap bro? The...

Thanks Vader , but which one do I cap bro? The one closest to the motor(fatter one) or the other. thanx for the info, I was afraid I was gonna have to return it. Also the new holley pump's inlets are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2004, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By 86'Bowtie

3 hoses, 2 inlets... HELP

Im just about to install a new Holley 110 mpg fuel pump and ran into a little problem. The current fuel pump has 3 inlets on the pump as the new aftermarket pump only has 2. What do I need to do to...
Forum: Carburetors
12-26-2004, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Do we have any takers?...I know ya'll are out...

Do we have any takers?...I know ya'll are out there.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-24-2004, 10:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,384
Posted By 86'Bowtie

NICE, how long was that clip supposed too be? I...

NICE, how long was that clip supposed too be? I only got a buck and a half downloaded. It cut off with the nova.
Forum: Carburetors
12-24-2004, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Fuel problem

Driving home from work my car suddenly dies on me
(yeah in traffic) I get it started eventually long enough to make it home and barely make it into the driveway,... it cuts out again.

Pop the...
Forum: Cooling
12-15-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 911
Posted By 86'Bowtie

It's pretty much an essential for cooling...

It's pretty much an essential for cooling purposes...I'd leave it on.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-10-2004, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By 86'Bowtie

I've decided to go w/ Weld Prostars. 15X7 up...

I've decided to go w/ Weld Prostars. 15X7 up front, 15X8 outback.
My question is will a 3 1/2 inch backspace work with the rears as well as the fronts?or should I go 4 inch on the rear?

My rims...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-10-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By 86'Bowtie

I've got a couple in the reader's ride section of...

I've got a couple in the reader's ride section of the forum.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-09-2004, 02:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,518
Posted By 86'Bowtie

TunedPort- What's the backspacing on the...

TunedPort-

What's the backspacing on the rear wheel(s)? Fronts?
I'm thinking of getting some Telstars for my camaro.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-09-2004, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Big Dilemma

I'm in a dilemma of either getting new wheels or change my already custom exhaust. I currently sit on Centerline Fluted Hawks and am thinkining of going Telstars. Does any one have any decent pics of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-07-2004, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By 86'Bowtie

also would an intake leak cause them to smoke...

also would an intake leak cause them to smoke also?:shrug:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2004, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By 86'Bowtie

How could I check for these problems? When I...

How could I check for these problems?
When I put my finger over the pcv valve I still get suction.
So...what else am I to look for?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2004, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Smoke

I've got this problem where smoke or steam is coming from the valve covers and through my valve cover breather.
I know that a pcv valve could be the culprit, but what else am I looking for. I mean...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-12-2004, 11:00 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,936
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Ashtrays are the heaviest asset to a camaro...so...

Ashtrays are the heaviest asset to a camaro...so I've heard.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2004, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 515
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Not a mouse but squeaky.

I noticed this sorta "squeaky" noise occuring while the motor is running, and can't quite put my finger on what it could be.

It sounds like a loose belt, BUT the belts are tight.
Any ideas what...
Forum: Carburetors
11-05-2004, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By 86'Bowtie

Im currently running a 750 Holley DP/700r4 combo....

Im currently running a 750 Holley DP/700r4 combo.
Had to fabricate the linkage to make it work though
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