[DeTomaso] Carb problem

[Boyd Casey]

I don' know how this happened, possibly because I started on an I -pad the.
Sent it. From my desk top and apparently had a draft left on the I-pad
which I inadvertently  resent.
I wanted to say that I don't think I have any carb spacer and I know I have
heard these recommended numerous times. . Seems like a good suggestion.
Boyd

On Monday, July 15, 2013, Boyd Casey wrote:

> TGreetings fellow Panterians,
> I am having a problem with my Holley 650 double pumper. Under hard braking
> the engine stalls. Rather then trying to rebuild the carb and adjusts the
> floats etc. I would prefer to replace it with a new carb. My engine has an
> Edelbrock performer intake,a upgraded cam ( I don't know the specific grind
> due to the demise of the previous owner),headers,roller rockers, MSD 6al
> ignition.
> I want to avoid the common problem of too large a CFM for the engine. I
> would prefer no choke or a manual choke but definitely not an electrical
> choke or any vacum controls. Although looks are secondary to performance I
> would like to get a carb that has a finish like the Edelbrock " Endura
> shine" finish. I am hoping to find a carb that has a very quick throttle
> response.
>  I am aware of Holley, Edelbrock, and Demon. I have intentionally excluded
> Webers because the manifold and  and 4 Webers are outside my budget. So I
> would welcome suggestions along with explanations for your choice and any
> technical information
> that will effect my choice.
> Thanks,
> Boyd
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