Holley Street HP carb too rich at idle.

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  1. daydreamer

    daydreamer Mavmenace

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    I'm a firm believer. There is always a price we pay for things we want. Low idle to give the lopey effect, costs you the price of gas. Can change the cam, but again there is a cost involved. You get the picture. :)
     
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  2. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Idle circuit depends on power valve size (engine vacume) so if you have a 6.5 power valve it won't open till the vacume drops below 6.5 inches.800 rpm is definately better and will aid in cleaning up rich idle
     
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    bmcdaniel Senile Member Supporting Member

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    The power valve has nothing to do with the idle circuit
     
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    800-850 rpm.
     
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  5. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Well, I opened up the secondary flaps and it idled better, but died when I put it in gear. Seemed to not smell as bad, but no good if I cannot keep it running when I put it in D.

    Will experiment with the idle bleeds next. But done for today, put my grabber hood on, straightened out a door and a fender, and pounded out a dent in the front of it, and swapped out a thermostat and hose on my truck, so I am done for the day.
     
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    jayss10 This is Minerva

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    dont drill holes please how much for it
     
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