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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.
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
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.
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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