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Carb fuel line too big? Causing rich condition? #1929622
10/10/15 02:42 PM
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Stock 340, have a -8an fuel line hooked up to a Holley 600 double pumper. Would this big of a fuel line have any effect on carb performance? Such as cause a rich condition?
I am using a edelbrock 6psi mech fuel pump

Re: Carb fuel line too big? Causing rich condition? [Re: Publicbottle] #1929629
10/10/15 02:54 PM
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it ain't from that. More details on what you have/whats going on (idle /part or WOT etc) what recent (related) changes. The more info the better


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Re: Carb fuel line too big? Causing rich condition? [Re: Publicbottle] #1929630
10/10/15 02:58 PM
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To small fuel line size can restrict the fuel flow, bigger size won't make the pump make more pressure so no, it won't make the carb. run worst twocents Which Holley list number is your carb? The list number(Holley part number) is on the front of the choke tower on the drivers side scope Did you buy it new or used? If used post the list number so we can look up the stock jetting so you can verify if it has the stock jets or not thumbs Many things can cause a aftermarket carb to run rich on one motor and not run rich on another, similar C.I. motor of a different brand shock work


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Re: Carb fuel line too big? Causing rich condition? [Re: Publicbottle] #1930041
10/11/15 09:30 AM
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iagree The fuel line size being too large won't really affect the fuel pressure. Excessive fuel pressure is what can cause the fuel to overrun the needle/seats and flood the motor with excess fuel.

That being said running a -8AN fuel line is beyond overkill for a 340 but it shouldn't adversely affect it. You need to check jetting, power valves, float levels, etc. which may require a dyno or 02 sensor to get it right. Also, if you have a tee fitting and a fuel pressure gauge, make sure you aren't getting more than 6-7psi.







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