Recent content by 8v-of-fury

To recap on this, I ended up finding the correct part number for a 4bbl small block choke and then referenced that to a number that was supplied via parts places. CV164 which is then superseded by CV174 is the correct choke linkage when using a Thermoquad on a small block. I have seen the...

Very nice! That seems like a damn good idea, however this one was plenty long for my application. I do believe a re-bend with proper settings in mind will yield the results you need.

^ That right there is a very informative and interesting read for anyone! I will have to give that a going over once I am back with the car and adjust everything to how it says. Cause I feel like the choke may be completely dickered! lol

http://www.chevelles.com/techref/Adjusting_Automatic_Chokes.htm

Oh really? I have no idea. Is it like a screw adjustment? or something?

If you manually set the choke Via your hand it will properly pull up on the secondary lockout tab. When the choke worked properly it did keep the secondaries offline until the choke heater allowed enough movement to allow secondary lockout to be disengaged. I am not with the car for another 2...

Yes, the 12v assist is hooked up. Last I checked it had 12v with the key on, but I haven't checked recently. Yes, the choke plate swings free on the carb. Simple test would be to pull the choke out of the manifold, energize the coil and see if it retracts? I do recall watching videos and...

Hi there all! Back story; 1988 smogger 318, ESA/ELB deleted and am running a new kit to convert back to conventional electronic ignition as well as a Edelbrock Performer and 850 Thermoquad (non feedback) carburetor. Rest of the engine is bone-stock. Problem; The engine was obviously...

So today I took apart and cleaned my Thermoquad, the idle passageway on the passenger side was pretty gummed up so i soaked the carb over night in pieces in a tub. However, after getting it back on tonight and without resetting the idle screws (it was dark and I needed to drive it immediatey...

1988 5th Avenue came stock with the 3spd tourquflite and 2.22/2,23 7.25. Even with the stock 120-140hp 318, above 75mph is where you can really feel the power. Too bad you lose power at about 80mph! LMAO

My car has 2.23's in it :( how lame lol.

The greatest attest to Holley's is the 4160 I have on a small block ford that hasn't seen ANY road time in 11 years. It gets started, idled and revved maybe a few times a year if its lucky. When its going in to hibernation for the long haul I always treat what fuel will be left in the carb and...

So like 23 different carburetors all have the same crappy-crap going on? I am by no means an expert either, but it does seem an underlying issue is there as well?

Good info in here. Thanks guys. :)