[DeTomaso] Carb problem

[Mikael]

Sean, fuel level has to be set with engine running even though it's a mess
if you have Holley and not a Summit carb. The latter has big sight windows.
Engine must be running because that gives on most pumps higher fuel
pressure. My Longchamp is the exception with electrical pumps I can set it
with just ignition on, then start the engine, level goes up very little.

Mikael

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Fra: Sean Korb [mailto:spkorb at gmail.com] 
Sendt: 27. juli 2013 01:12
Til: detomaso at poca.com
Emne: Re: [DeTomaso] Carb problem

I had a problem with my Demon (in my Mustang) stalling at the end of my
driveway (I have a very steep driveway and my car was facing down).  I just
today adjusted the float to where the gas just barely comes out the sight
plug and that has fixed it.  I went up and down my driveway in celebration!
My brakes don't work too good so I haven't tried driving it for real yet.

The same principals apply under hard braking so I think adjusting your float
is a very rewarding thing to do.

This video was *way* helpful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge-mIk6nEYQ

Go outside right now, put your car on a level surface, crank the motor a few
times without starting it.  Now take the sight plugs out.  If gas comes
out right away your floats are too high.   If you shake the car and fuel
comes out then they're probably about right.

sean


On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 10:39 AM, Boyd Casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings 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,an upgraded cam ( I don't 
> know the specific grind due to the demise of the previous owner who 
> took the build info to his grave with him) headers,roller rockers, MSD 6al
ignition.
> I want to avoid the common problem of choosing  a carb with too large 
> a CFMfor the engine. I would prefer no choke or a manual choke but 
> definitely not an electrical choke or any vacuum 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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