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Technical Carburetor, Left Turn Stumble ??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Wyld Deuce, Dec 20, 2020.

  1. Wyld Deuce
    Joined: Oct 17, 2005
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    I have a Holley 4160, I have had it since 2008.
    I had it rebuilt 5 years ago.
    It has always work fine until recently, Found the problem to be a dried up accelerator pump diaphragm and the power valve diaphragm was getting stiff.
    I replaced both components.
    Now the carb has developed a new issue ,,,, left turn stumble.
    This is a new one on me, What causes a stumble only on a left turn?
     
  2. dirty old man
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    Usually it's the float level setting.
     
  3. I agree. HRP
     
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  4. Bob Lowry
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    Ditto from an old Holley guy....
     
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  5. Elcohaulic
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    I thought this was going to be a Carter AFB for sure but nope...
     
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  6. Wrench97
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    Another vote for float level.
     
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  7. Hud I
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    Ditto on the AFB.
     
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  8. Boryca
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    Agreed with above float level setting. Side-hung floats give you troubles in corners, center hung floats give you troubles on acceleration/deceleration.
     
  9. Dedsoto
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    I had a flying ant or insect of some sort find its way into the primary bowl of a 600 vac. Ended up stuck in a main jet and caused a similar issue.
     
  10. Steves46
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    Agree with the others. I had the same issue on my 55 F100 and a float adjustment resolved it. Hopefully this will be the same for you.
     
  11. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    Yep! What they said...... Also re-adjust the acc. pump arm so you have .015-.020" clearance at wide open throttle when you bolt the float bowl back on the carb.... ;)
     
  12. Deuces
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    Deuces

    Did you get it fixed????......o_O
     
  13. Wyld Deuce
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    Thanks for the tip, will have to make some adjustments.
     
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  14. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    Cool!... Let us know how it runs when you git it done please... Thanks!... ;)
     
  15. Fuel pickup in the tank broke off.
     
  16. Wyld Deuce
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    Carb was on a slow death to rebuild.
    Throttle body flooded itself in short order.
     

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