very dipleased w edelbrock...should i give them another shot or go holley?

[fordman76367]

..aight yall ive noticed that my edelbrock performer 600cfm carb has caused me many a problem....( it fept flooding itself out...fixed that....it doesent want to seem to stay set...kinda fixed.....it runs rich no matter how its calibrated...not fixed...and it seems to have caused me to mis on 1 cyl. at idle but run fine while driving) should i return it for a new one since my warranty is still valid or should i junk it and go holley? and if i go holley whats a decent model of at least 600cfm that wont destroy my fuel eco.?

 

[TexasNomad]

I have this same problem with my Holley bro I cant get it to learn out to save my soul from the flames of hell.. So I dont know what to tell you, a lot more things can go wrong with a Holley..

 

[LEB Ben]

If it's running rich...you tried rejetting? And quite honestly, a 600cfm carb is pretty big for a 351w...that's what came stock on a 460, and could be part of your problem...bigger isn't always better when it comes to carbs. Personally, I prefer Holley's as opposed to Eddy's for the same reasons you stated that you were displeased. On top of that, the Holley cfm rating is actually more accurate because it's wet flow tested as opposed to dry flow like Eddy...which is the main reason you can squeak a few more hp outta Holley carbs. As for what carb to use...I'm a fan of any of the 4150's...they just give you more control...the 4160 is essentially the same carb...and more user friendly out of the box. So if I were you...I'd go with a max of 600cfm electric choke and vac. secondaries...if it meets those criteria...I think you'll be happy.

 

[TexasNomad]

You see Ben i've been told by many the very opposite of what you said.
I've heard a 600+ is perfect for a 302, I've jetted my 600holley WAY the heck down there I mean way way and still run rich.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Its fine if the motor has been bored or stroked or has a good size cam in it but not for a stocker.

 

[LEB Ben]

You see Ben i've been told by many the very opposite of what you said.
I've heard a 600+ is perfect for a 302, I've jetted my 600holley WAY the heck down there I mean way way and still run rich.

I think you just answered your own problem...jetted down and still rich...hmmm...I wonder why. Unless you're pushing 3-350hp, there's no need for anything over 600cfm...and you'll have the problems being described. I mean hell...your 302 is giving up 158cubes to the 460...so why on earth do you figure you'd need the same size carb? Over carbing is a rampant problem.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Did ya get the carb new with a box and stuff or did ya get it from a friend or somethin?

 

[fordman76367]

do u think my eddy would need to be sent in or can i just fix 'er on my own?

 

[fordman76367]

i got it brand sankin new straight from jegs.com

 

[LEB Ben]

do u think my eddy would need to be sent in or can i just fix 'er on my own?

Carbs are easy...you should be able to fix it on your own...here's a decent article on tuning Eddies:

http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0501_edelbrock_carb_tuning/index.html


And this should lead you to anything you would wanna know about your carb:

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/misc/tech_center/install/index.shtml


And the top to FAQ's should help:

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/misc/tech_center/install/carb_faq.shtml


Just outta curiousity...where do you have your mixture screws set?

 

[fordman76367]

spankin*****

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

It shoulda come with a little booklet thatll help ya out on tunin it.

 

[fordman76367]

id honestly have to look...my uncle set the carb for me after i got it and fixed the flooding problem

 

[fordman76367]

do you think my carb issues could have caused my miss at idle and while cold? because i didnt have a miss when i had the stock 4bbl on er

 

[fordman76367]

i know all my plugs and plug wires are good and i kno im in proer firing order

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Drive it a few hundred miles and check the plugs to see how they burn.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Nevermind lookin for the book that came with yours heres the online version.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/pdf/carb_owners_manual.pdf

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Theres a kit that ya but for your carb and itll have all different types of jets, rods and springs to help ya tune it.

 

[LEB Ben]

Nevermind lookin for the book that came with yours heres the online version.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/pdf/carb_owners_manual.pdf

Damn...if only someone woulda posted a link to that earlier....

Carbs are easy...you should be able to fix it on your own...here's a decent article on tuning Eddies:

http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0501_edelbrock_carb_tuning/index.html


And this should lead you to anything you would wanna know about your carb:

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/misc/tech_center/install/index.shtml


And the top to FAQ's should help:

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/misc/tech_center/install/carb_faq.shtml


Just outta curiousity...where do you have your mixture screws set?

 

[fordman76367]

ive been playin with the idea of makin my 351 winnie e.f.i. should i? if i do what should i pull the parts from? do they make conversion kits for my truck? difficulty? estimated cost? time?