[DeTomaso] Carb problem

[Sean Korb]

I like how the video shows a way to get it close without a running engine.
But indeed, an electric fuel pump makes it a lot easier.  My Mustang has an
electric pump and that made me happy since I have a pretty aggressive
camshaft.

sean


On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Mikael <mikael_hass at mail.tele.dk> wrote:

> 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
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> 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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> '65,'68 Mustangs,'68 Cougar,'78 R100/7,'60 Metro,'59 A35,'71 Pantera #1382
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Sean Korb spkorb at spkorb.org http://www.spkorb.org
'65,'68 Mustangs,'68 Cougar,'78 R100/7,'60 Metro,'59 A35,'71 Pantera #1382
"The more you drive, the less intelligent you get" --Miller
"Computers are useless.  They can only give you answers." -P. Picasso