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
