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Forum: Carburetors
05-01-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By jshaf00

Re: carbureting a TBI 305?

The 770 Holley does not seem to be a problem with the cam and manifold combination, runs and idles fine, was a tad rich fixed with a jet change. runs very strong, the carb was free to me besides...
Forum: Carburetors
03-18-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,808
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 100LL Avgas.... A good option?

Avgas grades are defined primarily by their octane rating. Two ratings are applied to aviation gasolines (the lean mixture rating and the rich mixture rating) which results in a multiple numbering...
Forum: Carburetors
03-18-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 814
Posted By jshaf00

Re: Carb and TH350 cable brackets

it will but I found that it sits to far back, he would be better off with one off an old 70's vintage chevy or any adjustable aftermarket one.
Forum: Carburetors
03-18-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 814
Posted By jshaf00

Re: Carb and TH350 cable brackets

you may find that your cables wont reach with the tbi bracket, there are aftermarket brackets that will bolt to the carb they are adjustable, Holley makes one, specter makes one, and I do believe...
Forum: Carburetors
03-18-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By jshaf00

Re: carbureting a TBI 305?

Not if the system is junk ! and mine now runs 10 times better and meaner than the old TBI did. trying to revive a junk TBI system is in fact horribly expensive ! and if you need to replace a...
Forum: Carburetors
03-18-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By jshaf00

Re: carbureting a TBI 305?

Hey ! just done this, there is a great article here on this to get ya started, (https://www.thirdgen.org/carbswap/ ) I follwed it a bit however I did not totally rip out the ECM.. things you will...
Forum: Carburetors
03-02-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By jshaf00

Re: Need Carb / intake manifold recommendation! Tell me what your running!

only way id keep TPI is if I bought one of Holley's or Edelbrock's nifty TPI systems, ive spent enough time and money trying to revive a worn out stock GM system to cover buying one of those. after...
Forum: Carburetors
02-25-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By jshaf00

Re: Need Carb / intake manifold recommendation! Tell me what your running!

Edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock performer flat tappet cam, Holley 770 Avenger,
Old School GM HEI, and oh boy did that wake that 305 up !
Forum: Carburetors
02-23-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 770 holley avenger fix?

Got all the parts I needed to get the carb tuned, it runs pretty good now. ive never really messed with holley carbs before. ive always run Qjets and edelbrocks . having run edlebrocks I can see...
Forum: Carburetors
02-23-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 701
Posted By jshaf00

Carburetor satisfaction x2

Well Here is a satisfying story to close out my carb quest for my Camaro. Yesterday while making a final run to the speed shop to pick up a few Holley parts with my daughter riding shot gun in my...
Forum: Carburetors
02-22-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By jshaf00

Re: What (aftermarket) throttle cable bracket to use???

you can also try this one

Amazon.com: Edelbrock 8031 Throttle Cable Bracket: Automotive
Forum: Carburetors
02-22-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By jshaf00

Re: What (aftermarket) throttle cable bracket to use???

you can use Spectre Pn#24283 is similar to the one for a holley but more adjustable.

Amazon.com: Spectre Performance 24283 Throttle Cable Bracket: Automotive
Forum: Carburetors
02-21-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,808
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 100LL Avgas.... A good option?

Sadly "POPS" suffered a stroke and loss to his eyesight and we sold the chief to a fellow down in Oklahoma , I will miss it, the story on it was that it was
1 of 2 built for the Aeronca flying...
Forum: Carburetors
02-21-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 770 holley avenger fix?

no I didn't drill the main body, I re drilled the hole in the fuel bowl. what I ended up finding out was that the little washer that is supposed to go under the squirt nozzle was missing.. so...
Forum: Carburetors
02-18-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By jshaf00

Re: fuel return line

upon further investigation I found the return tube at the sender to be full of some kind of crud ?? not sure how that happens? looks like mud, been working at clearing the tube with a small wire...
Forum: Carburetors
02-18-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,868
Posted By jshaf00

Re: tbi to carb swap what do i need

I got sick of throwing components at my TBI setup, unlike OBD2 codes the codes my old system put out were more like suggestions and guesses, after replacing all sensors and ECM, and the TBI it...
Forum: Carburetors
02-18-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,808
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 100LL Avgas.... A good option?

100LL carries 4 times the amount of lead than regular leaded car gas had, also it is a wonderful cleaner so whatever crud is in your fuel system will end up down line at the fuel filter or carb. it...
Forum: Carburetors
02-18-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By jshaf00

770 holley avenger fix?

Ok I have a 770 holley avenger that was given to me, I installed the carb first thing I notice is that the accel diaphragm would not move when fuel was in the bowl, so I took the bowl off and on...
Forum: Carburetors
02-17-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By jshaf00

fuel return line

1991 Camaro RS switched to carb.

Has anyone ever had a return line that seemed to be plugged?? if so is there a common cause for that in any one certain area of the line??
Forum: Carburetors
02-16-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By jshaf00

Re: Demon 650 stalling

bad fuel pump?
Forum: Carburetors
02-16-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,181
Posted By jshaf00

Re: holley street avenger dual feed what fuel line?

also the mr gasket fuel line runs smack into the 5/8 heater hose return barb
Forum: Carburetors
02-16-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,181
Posted By jshaf00

holley street avenger dual feed what fuel line?

I have a holley street avenger carb with dual inlet that was given to me, what fuel line to the carb is best to use? that chrome one from mr gasket leaks everywhere. also if anyone is using a...
Forum: TBI
12-22-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 91 Camaro 305 , runs 30 seconds then shuts off

Also I used a bypass module and removed the VATS, its a dual mode bypass module.
Forum: TBI
12-22-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 91 Camaro 305 , runs 30 seconds then shuts off

"MAP" sensor I understand not its real name is also new. basically if there was a plug for a sensor there was not a sensor there when I started out. fuel pressure 12psi , EGR and related...
Forum: TBI
12-22-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By jshaf00

Re: 91 Camaro 305 , runs 30 seconds then shuts off

the car was a basket case under hood when i got it that's why all the new parts, injectors are also new throttle body rebuilt, no codes I'm guessing maybe because it hasn't run long enough to...
Forum: TBI
12-21-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By jshaf00

91 Camaro 305 , runs 30 seconds then shuts off

OK here is the skinny : all new sensors , new IAC, new TPS, new distributor, new ICM x2 , new coil, new ECM , new fuel pump, new fuel filter. noid light checks , voltage checks , no check engine...
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