Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild
Delve into all aspects of Holley carburetors with knowledgeable instruction from this guide, which shows you how to disassemble, select new parts, rebuild, and calibrate all of the major models.

Veteran engine-building expert and automotive author Mike Mavrigian guides you through each important stage of the rebuilding process so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In addition, he explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range, and high-speed circuit operation, specialty tools, and available parts. You often need to replace gaskets, worn parts, and jets for the prevailing weather/altitude conditions or a different engine setup. In an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, Mavrigian shows you each critical stage for cleaning sensitive components and installing parts, including idle screws, idle air jets, primary/secondary main jets, accelerator pumps, emulsion tubes, and float bowls. He also includes the techniques for getting all of the details right so you have a smooth-running engine.

During the muscle car wars of the 1960s, Holley carburetors emerged as the carbs to have because of their easy-to-tune design, abundance of parts, and wide range of sizes. The legendary Double Pumper, the universal 600-cfm 1850 models, the Dominator, and now the Avenger have stood the test of time and are the leading carburetors in the high-performance engine market. To many enthusiasts, the operation, components, and rebuilding procedures remain a mystery. Yet, many carburetors need to be rebuilt and properly set up for a particular engine package.

Holley carburetor owners need a rebuilding guide for delivering exceptional acceleration, quick response, and superior fuel economy. With Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild you can get the carb set up and performing at its best. And, if desired, you can move to advanced levels of tuning and modifying these carbs.

If you're looking for the one complete book that helps you quickly and expertly rebuild your Holley and get back on the road, this book is a vital addition to your performance library.

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Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild
Delve into all aspects of Holley carburetors with knowledgeable instruction from this guide, which shows you how to disassemble, select new parts, rebuild, and calibrate all of the major models.

Veteran engine-building expert and automotive author Mike Mavrigian guides you through each important stage of the rebuilding process so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In addition, he explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range, and high-speed circuit operation, specialty tools, and available parts. You often need to replace gaskets, worn parts, and jets for the prevailing weather/altitude conditions or a different engine setup. In an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, Mavrigian shows you each critical stage for cleaning sensitive components and installing parts, including idle screws, idle air jets, primary/secondary main jets, accelerator pumps, emulsion tubes, and float bowls. He also includes the techniques for getting all of the details right so you have a smooth-running engine.

During the muscle car wars of the 1960s, Holley carburetors emerged as the carbs to have because of their easy-to-tune design, abundance of parts, and wide range of sizes. The legendary Double Pumper, the universal 600-cfm 1850 models, the Dominator, and now the Avenger have stood the test of time and are the leading carburetors in the high-performance engine market. To many enthusiasts, the operation, components, and rebuilding procedures remain a mystery. Yet, many carburetors need to be rebuilt and properly set up for a particular engine package.

Holley carburetor owners need a rebuilding guide for delivering exceptional acceleration, quick response, and superior fuel economy. With Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild you can get the carb set up and performing at its best. And, if desired, you can move to advanced levels of tuning and modifying these carbs.

If you're looking for the one complete book that helps you quickly and expertly rebuild your Holley and get back on the road, this book is a vital addition to your performance library.

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Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild

by Mike Mavrigian
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Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild

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Delve into all aspects of Holley carburetors with knowledgeable instruction from this guide, which shows you how to disassemble, select new parts, rebuild, and calibrate all of the major models.

Veteran engine-building expert and automotive author Mike Mavrigian guides you through each important stage of the rebuilding process so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In addition, he explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range, and high-speed circuit operation, specialty tools, and available parts. You often need to replace gaskets, worn parts, and jets for the prevailing weather/altitude conditions or a different engine setup. In an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, Mavrigian shows you each critical stage for cleaning sensitive components and installing parts, including idle screws, idle air jets, primary/secondary main jets, accelerator pumps, emulsion tubes, and float bowls. He also includes the techniques for getting all of the details right so you have a smooth-running engine.

During the muscle car wars of the 1960s, Holley carburetors emerged as the carbs to have because of their easy-to-tune design, abundance of parts, and wide range of sizes. The legendary Double Pumper, the universal 600-cfm 1850 models, the Dominator, and now the Avenger have stood the test of time and are the leading carburetors in the high-performance engine market. To many enthusiasts, the operation, components, and rebuilding procedures remain a mystery. Yet, many carburetors need to be rebuilt and properly set up for a particular engine package.

Holley carburetor owners need a rebuilding guide for delivering exceptional acceleration, quick response, and superior fuel economy. With Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild you can get the carb set up and performing at its best. And, if desired, you can move to advanced levels of tuning and modifying these carbs.

If you're looking for the one complete book that helps you quickly and expertly rebuild your Holley and get back on the road, this book is a vital addition to your performance library.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781613251980
Publisher: CarTech
Publication date: 01/11/2016
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian, a certified member of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence, has authored Modern Engine Blueprinting Techniques; Performance Exhaust Systems: How to Design, Fabricate and Install; and many other titles. He is editor-in-chief of Auto Service Professional and contributes to a number of magazines. He also owns and operates Birchwood Automotive Group, which assembles project vehicles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

What is a Workbench® Book?

Chapter 1:

Holley History, Models and Serial Numbers

Holley ID System

Baseplate Bolt Pattern

Air-Cleaner Base

Chapter 2:

Holley Carburetor Operation

Booster Venturi

Jets

Idle Circuit

Main Metering

Power Valve

Venting

Accelerator Pump

Fuel Inlet

Mechanical versus Vacuum Secondary Operation

Chapter 3:

Carburetor Selection and Setup Tips

Selecting Carburetor Size

Carburetor Linkage

Vacuum Fittings

Chokes

Chapter 4:

Tools and Equipment

Basic Hand Tools

Specialty Tools

Chemicals

Drill Bits

Torque Wrench

Cleaning Chemicals

Media Blasting

Measuring Tools

Chapter 5:

Carburetor Disassembly

Fuel Inlet Removal

Fuel Bowl Removal

Metering Bowl Disassembly

Float Removal

Needle and Seat Removal

Accelerator Pump Removal

Accelerator Pump Discharge Nozzle Removal

Jet Removal

Power Valve Removal

Overflow Whistle Removal

Mixture Screw Removal from Metering Block

Choke Assembly Removal

Vacuum Secondary Diaphragm Removal

Main Body and Baseplate Separation

Chapter 6:

Cleaning and Inspection

Solvents

Cracks and Pinholes

Baseplate

Main Body

Power Valve

Throttle Plates

Choke Fast-Idle Cam

Throttle Shaft and Shaft Bearings

Idle and Main Well Passages and Emulsion Tubes

Accelerator Pump Diaphragm

Needle and Seat Assembly

Main Jets

Discharge Nozzles

Carburetor Renewal Kits

Chapter 7:

Assembly

Main Body to Throttle Body Baseplate

Metering Block Assembly

Accelerator Pump Installation

Float Installation

Metering Block Installation

Fuel Bowl Installation

Discharge Nozzle Installation

Choke Installation

Vacuum Secondary Installation

Secondary Metering Plate Installation

Carb-to-Intake Installation

Chapter 8:

Preparation and Tuning

Torque Requirements

Linkage Setup

Engine Pre-Start Requirements

Emergency Precautions

Vacuum Leaks

Throttle Operation

Fuel Pressure

Carburetor Plumbing Techniques

Dyno Testing Your Setup

Pre-Oiling a Fresh Engine

Air Cleaners

Float Height

Idle Mixture

Engine Bogs

Power Valve

Tuning Vacuum Secondary Operation

Appendix:

Holley Carburetor Models, Part Numbers and Features

Source Guide

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