P Zero

I have to agree with teh old timer . Just set the float levels and slap er on. Unless its REALLY blown smoke (black) out the tailpipes, dont dick around with the jets. THey come set pretty well from the factory.
-P.

nick366

yeah i havent touched the jets at all yet, i figured i would try to learn the basics first. Im assuming that the fast idle screw effects the idle. i have tried playing with that and have put the idle to as low as 600 when i first start the car. even then the idle still sticks at around 1250 when i start driving and come to a stop. anyone one have any other ideas. And does anyone know how much the O2 monitor costs?

MadMan@TheWheel

Nick, just out of curiosity, are you familiar with plug reading?

nick366

white=lean and black=rich conditions are the basics. am i right?

MadMan@TheWheel

K. Now that is established, I was kind thinking all the fancy tools no good, if you cannot troubleshoot old school. You are off to a good start young Jedi, but I would get the Holley manual. I do like the idea of plugging that mother in and seeing how it handles itself, if it is properly applied they usually are somewhat foolproof anymore.

tinman

One thing I forgot to mention, use only genuine, real Holley parts in/on your carb.
Lotsa junk out there for sale.........
Also lotsa junk that never gets anyone anywhere..........

nick366

good point. Alright i will pick up these tools and try the things that you guys said. Is there a certain name of the holley book that i should be looking for?

tinman

HP books makes a nice one and Holley also makes one. Get them both.
Go to amazon.com and save some $$$.
Keep these books handy all the time too.......