Carb Rebuild

[chris4x4gill2]

I have decided to attempt a rebuild of my carb myself rather than taking it to someone.

Holley 4160 4 barrell on a 351w.

I just finished dissasembly, and I only managed to break one thing! Broke a vent tube trying to get it off to remove the choke valve. I have a few parts to order still for the rebuild, but should have it back together soon. I have a ton of pics, but I have to resize them all so you gets to wait.

[RIZ]

aww half way through this i was saying would be nice with some pics,

[chris4x4gill2]

I through that last bit in just for you!

I am looking for new butterfly screws right now. I'm thinking maybe I shouldnt have taken those apart............

[chris4x4gill2]

Got all of my pieces on order. I had to call Holley directly to get the screws. They gave me the specs on them so I can try to get them myself locally if needed, but they are shipping me some.

Other than that and the standard rebuild kit I have:

new Secondary Diaphram assembly
new Electric Choke Coil/cover
new Jets / needles / seats
replacing damaged hardware as needed.
New vent tube ( I broke the old one)
and a 6.5 Power Valve. although I am undecided on whether to go with the 6.5 or stay with te stock 2.5 still.

[chris4x4gill2]

Heres a few of before and during dissasembly. I took a ton of pics while tyaking this thing apart to help me put it back together.

You can see all of the buildup on the carb. The last pic is the List Number of the carb, basically its specific model number. Notice the up side down "J" shaped vent tubes, those are for marine specific carbs, auto ones are straight up.

[chris4x4gill2]

few more of the choke assembly....kind of fuzzy looking. and a pic to help me put the butterfly rods cam and springs back together

[RIZ]

Wow lots of buildup, she should sure run nice when cleaned up,

[chris4x4gill2]

I think it will definately run better. I'm hoping it fixes my idle problem as well. I think that was a result of the throttle linkage hanging up slightly though.

[chris4x4gill2]

getting it clean....

This stuff will strip the hide off of a water buffalo!

[RIZ]

Originally Posted by chris4x4gill2

getting it clean....

This stuff will strip the hide off of a water buffalo!

Then Try it!

[chris4x4gill2]

hmm..... not too many spare water buffalos running around the neighborhood here. I do have a cat I dont like though..........

[RIZ]

maybe he would look like this when you finished

[chris4x4gill2]

Back on topic........... got the rest of the parts in yesterday. Going to try ot re-install the butterflys on the baseplate tonight and get this thing wrapped up. I would like to get the boat in the water this weekend.

[RIZ]

They accidentally sent the butterflies to my house so I installed them for you,

[chris4x4gill2]

Picture fail! I can no seez it!

[chris4x4gill2]

I got everything installed onto the bottom plate last night. Installed the bottom plate onto the Main Body and got the choke assembly done and the secondary diaphram installed. No pics of the assembly, it took too much concentration just to do it, let alone stop and take pictures.

[RIZ]

http://www.fordrides.com/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=462

[chris4x4gill2]

Lawlz!

[chris4x4gill2]

Oh yea........ is finished. Gonna try to put it back on the motor tomorrow and try her out

[chris4x4gill2]

Installed it back onto the boat over the weekend. She cranked right up. Didnt have a chance to check idle since it was on the trailer but at least it cranked!

[RIZ]

want a vid of it flying down over the water

[chris4x4gill2]

soon as i can get it in the water, I'll try ot make that happen. looks like it will be three weeks from now till I get to put it in though.