05-03-2012, 11:57 AM
Some that have seen my few posts understand I am new to the Mach 1 world. Also, I haven't had my hands in a carburetor for over 30 years. I have learned a lot about fuel injection especially in Datsun/Nissan Z cars and the other forums I have been on always yell at the newbies if they haven't done a search for their issues.
Well I tried, not sure I totally grasp the search feature for the site, but saw nothing related to my issue.
1970, 351c, 4v Holley looks like a total rebuilt has a sticker on it from a CA. shop, sorry not sure of the CFM. The literature I received when the car arrived indicated that the original Autolite had been rebuilt, doesn't atone for why a Holley is sitting their now - don't think a shaker hood makes a difference but it has that as well.
I think the car is running rich. Starts well cold, holds high rpms over 2k, step on accelerator to reduce rpms to idle, put it in gear and it stalls. The real issue is when you come to a complete stop and then move foreword - it takes light pedal action. Try stomping on it and it chokes badly with backfire in the carb. I got to drive the car for a few hours the other day for the first time. I have deep soot in the exhaust tips and my beautifully chromed bumpers are foggy.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Haven't pulled the plugs to see if they are wet, but I am curious about the types of adjustments I should be making to the carbs. My Haynes manual is not very helpful as well. Thank you.
Well I tried, not sure I totally grasp the search feature for the site, but saw nothing related to my issue.
1970, 351c, 4v Holley looks like a total rebuilt has a sticker on it from a CA. shop, sorry not sure of the CFM. The literature I received when the car arrived indicated that the original Autolite had been rebuilt, doesn't atone for why a Holley is sitting their now - don't think a shaker hood makes a difference but it has that as well.
I think the car is running rich. Starts well cold, holds high rpms over 2k, step on accelerator to reduce rpms to idle, put it in gear and it stalls. The real issue is when you come to a complete stop and then move foreword - it takes light pedal action. Try stomping on it and it chokes badly with backfire in the carb. I got to drive the car for a few hours the other day for the first time. I have deep soot in the exhaust tips and my beautifully chromed bumpers are foggy.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Haven't pulled the plugs to see if they are wet, but I am curious about the types of adjustments I should be making to the carbs. My Haynes manual is not very helpful as well. Thank you.