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  1. pedal2themetal

    I feel stupid .... air bleeds..

    HI OH MAN..... I was having issues with my carb.. and I figured it was the air bleeds . not wanting to idle and smelling rich and running like it was flooding even at 2,000 rpm's...and above.. So I cleaned them using a cleaned off wire twist tie.. and it worked one day .. tried it again and it...
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    fuel pump replacements

    HI, semi stock motor just went thru another stock fuel pump.. are they just crap now a days??? leaking at the seam I think, that's where the fuel is sitting anyway unless the weep hole is on top?.. can I just go with one of those inline electric ones? I'm running a 450 QFT. I have a lifter...
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    I got better mileage

    Hi, just thought I'd throw it out there.. I switched from supreme Ethanol fuel with 90 something octane to Ethanol Free regular with like 86 octane and gained almost 2 miles per gallon and the car runs much better.. Car is a 1975 Fury, 318 , 0* timing set, with 450 Quick Flow carb, cam is 440...
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    power valve or bowl gaskets?

    HI All, I have a holly 450 QF sitting overnight both the bowls well empty, I can see a little puddle/stain on the intake. Carb is like 3 months after a rebuild from a Carburetor Shop. I have tried snugging up the bolts and its still draining? Do you think its the gaskets or the power valve and...
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    Problem with Quick Flow 450 flooding

    HI All. HI, OK.. first question.. if I only have 12ins of vacuum would a 6.5 Power valve cause flooding at idle?? Second, I've had it rebuilt by a carburetor shop. having a problem with it flooding occasionally and doesn't seam to clear out once flooded and runs pig rich.. Floats are set to...
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    Accelerator pump leak down

    What is it with the Holley carbs with the accelerator pump leaking down? I got a new 450 quick fuel carb and when ever it sits for a little while 30 mins or so .. when I get back in it fires right up fine but when I go to take off it well stall out (no accelerator pump shot) if I rap it a few...
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