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06-06-2020, 07:38 PM | #1 |
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Tri-Power acting up
The tri-power has started acting up on my 57 Ford Y-block.
The thing is loading up, and dies soon after you pull up to a stop sign, or a light. Ya have to hold the primary carb open abut 50% to get the thing restarted. I made it home, and heck it idled a little in park, but eventually died. The other 2 carbs are running fine, so it's not a fuel pressure issue. These carbs are different. The primary carb is a normal Holley 94, with a choke. The fore and aft carbs have no idle circuits, power valves, or chokes. I pushed it in the garage, because I could not keep it running long enough to get it to move more than about one foot. Engine temp is 180. Raised the hood, and the front carb is leaking. I'm thinking something with the float, need & seat. It's only a year or so old, so I was having a bit of fun with it before this happend! But still... Any ideas? |
06-06-2020, 07:57 PM | #2 |
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It could very well be the front carb is spilling over (flooding) for what ever reason, or also sounds like a classic case of the power valve in the center carb being ruptured.
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06-06-2020, 08:24 PM | #3 |
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Is the front carb just leaking or is gas flowing all over? If flowing then it may be just a stuck needle valve/float. Try lightly tapping on the fuel inlet to see if it stops.
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06-06-2020, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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I'd replace the power valve, but I have no idea the best choice... You know, just as a preventative item.
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06-07-2020, 10:37 AM | #5 |
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Send Charlie ny on this forum a personal message or here is other contact info for him. He has good quality power valves for the Holley 94 type carbs that are machined for a good seal. Comes with a nylon gasket too.
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06-07-2020, 05:26 PM | #6 |
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06-07-2020, 06:22 PM | #7 |
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I took the front carb air horn off. Blow in it, and operate the float and it seem fine. Of course...makes it hard when ya can see it busted...
I'd like to change the power valve. Might change the needle and set anyways... |
06-08-2020, 09:19 AM | #8 |
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What type carbs does it have?
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06-08-2020, 06:04 PM | #10 |
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I wonder if it's the later 2100/2110 type or just the last of the 94 EBG & EBU types. They are all similar but the later ones are a bit larger. This is sort of what they would look like depending on the manifold.
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06-09-2020, 07:18 PM | #11 |
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They are all Holley 94s. The middle carb is primary all the way. Choke, power valve, accelarator pump.
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06-09-2020, 07:19 PM | #12 |
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Fuel pressure regulator is before the fuel block. Less than 2 lbs.
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06-09-2020, 08:39 PM | #13 |
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OK, new development. I took the front carb air horn assembly off, and blew through the line. The float simply must have just got hung. Put it back together and it works fine.
After it sits even one day, no choke, no touch of accelerator ya turn the key and it fires right off. Sounds great right. Nope! It's fine till it gets to 185F on up to 195F . If ya have the car in drive the RPM starts to fall. Eventually it will stall. Then to restart the warm engine you have to hold the primary carb about 1/2 open. Any ideas? |
06-10-2020, 07:27 AM | #14 |
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Had the same problem with my 57 with 3x2's. For that concern I lowered the float level until it didn't flood hot. I spent 3 months getting my setup right. Overhauled all 3 carbs, installed larger jets (engine was built some), used my best 1 1/16 primary base, plugged the secondary power valves, and bought 2 secondary bases from Charlie Price. Ran great when I finally finished. Don't have the 57 and more, I replaced it with a 61 Starliner 406. Being a glutton for punishement it has 3x2's on it also. This one took a bit longer because I had to wait a month for some new throttle shafts.
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I haven't done it yet but if I ever get another FE car, I want to try the fuel injection on it.
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06-11-2020, 07:02 AM | #17 |
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I put them on all 3 carbs. Have to watch hood clearance though. Don't ask me how I know.
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"This lowering the primary float sounds like a good idea. It won't cost me anything to try it. What about a phoneolic spacer under the primary carb? Speedway sells em."
I thought the issue was with the front carb ? Not the primary carb ? I wouldn't lower the float more than 1/32" below spec if you decide to do that. If fuel is boiling out of the carb, go for the phenolic spacers instead. Asking for other trouble by lowering the float level (band aid fix). Sal |
06-11-2020, 07:21 PM | #19 |
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Update. The float was way high. I lover it just a smidge more than 1/4", which is a lot. It is dead on spc right now, but I think I'm gonna try another 1/16th of an inch. Thick gasket... I realize if I get it too low that when I go around a corner the car will die. I realize just how sensative this setting can be.
It will now idle in drive for over 4 1/2 minute and doesn't stall. Quite a difference. I'm also going to order the phenolic spacer, and see if I can put that under it and still get hood clearance. Made one heck of a difference! It's pretty close to where I want it now. After I got it heated up, I didn't see the need to take it back apart hot. Tomorrow or Saturday seems like the natural choice. ONE MORE THING. I want to adjust my primary air-fuel screws. I suspect they are fairly close. Should I use a vacuum gage with full manifold vacuum, or a tachometer? I'd be adjusting it to max (whichever). I have heard that setting the carb up with a vacuum gage is actually better, even though few people do it that way. When setting air-fuel mixture, do you think there is a big difference between park, and an assistant holding it in drive? |
06-11-2020, 10:03 PM | #20 |
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You can do it one of three ways. With a vacuum gage for the highest vacuum, with a tach for the highest RPM, or just by ear for the best running. Of course if the speed goes up higher than desired for idle, you need to turn the speed screw by the throttle lever to get the desired idle speed.
If an automatic trans, it's usually best to adjust it with the car in gear. Sal |
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