Nettet4. jul. 2024 · Holley’s power valve is a simple, spring-loaded diaphragm valve that uses engine vacuum to pull the valve closed. Rated in inches of mercury (InHg), as an … Nettet21. des. 2011 · The Holley power valves will definitely work with the Autolite/Motorcraft carbs. The Holley valves with rectangular openings flow better than the P/V that has …
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Nettet14. apr. 2015 · To know which power valve you have, all you need to do is look at it. Each power valve is stamped with a number that indicates the correct vacuum opening … Nettet19. jan. 2009 · Throttle openings above idle when the main is discharging are a different story but at the dead idle, unless fuel is discharging from the main nozzle, exactly how can the power valve have any effect on the idle AFR? Tuner, I've known the 2" rule since the late 70's and the 1/2 rule more recently. gawtp.com
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Nettet5. nov. 2015 · The power valve is there to restrict fuel to the main jets and then open fully (no restriction) at the stamped vacuum level. I believe Holley recommends going up at least 4 jet sizes if you remove the power valve. I prefer to keep it in as it makes idling around easier on the plugs, etc. Nettet2. mar. 2016 · This quote from that site sure sounds like my problem: The incorrect size power valve, or a blown out power valve can cause problems such as poor fuel economy, black smoke emanating from your exhaust, dark or fouling spark plugs and a poor idle. If you suspect that your carburetor has a blown-out power valve, you can perform this … Nettet29. jan. 2024 · On Holley carburetors, the power valves can easily be blown out due to an engine backfire. A quick way to test an accelerator pump is to remove the air cleaner assembly and look down the primary throat(s) of the … gawton gravity hub