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Old 07-28-2012, 09:34 PM   #9
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Default Re: carb help, Holley dbl pump.

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Originally Posted by NORMAN BARNARD View Post
Just because it has power valve plugs it doesn't mean the gaskets are not leaking. I've fixed a lot of complaints lately because of gasket failure. To check to see if that's the problem fill the bowls to normal level, remove from motor and put on a carb. Fixture to elevate at least 2 inches. Wipe the bottom of the baseplate to make sure it's dry, let it set for a while, recheck to see if it's leaking, if it is it will becoming out the p/v vac. Port in the base plate. Then proceed to disassemble and repair. Caution: With the holley p/v gaskets it's easy to over tighten them and then they trar apart. Not so if they are after market with the teflon coating

hope this help's.....norm
thanks. thats a good idea, will check that tomorrow.

BTW. i appreciate everyones input, we will fix this issue for sure!
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