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Holley Carb Problems

Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Hey guys I have a Holley 4160 that I just installed and when I start the car when its cold out it doesn't idle high enough. I know that the choke cable is closing the choke plate. When I start it I usually fully depress the gas pedal 2 or 3 times. pull the choke cable. And turn the key. Am I doing something wrong?


Can anyone give me some advice as to where to buy a better choke cable then the generic ones they sell at autozone it binds from time to time,
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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I haven't had a Holley or really tinkered with one in YEARS ... I had the same problem with my Qjet. I adjusted the thermostatic coil. All is good now.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Dante7
Hey guys I have a Holley 4160 that I just installed and when I start the car when its cold out it doesn't idle high enough. I know that the choke cable is closing the choke plate. When I start it I usually fully depress the gas pedal 2 or 3 times. pull the choke cable. And turn the key. Am I doing something wrong?


Can anyone give me some advice as to where to buy a better choke cable then the generic ones they sell at autozone it binds from time to time,
Try a marine store like West Marine, They sell a variety of choke cables for marine engines.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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You should adjust the fast idle screw that should act against the choke cam.

The choke cable shouldn't be a factor if it operates the choke linkage.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Pull the choke cable while the gas pedal is depressed, then the choke cam will stop on the fast idle screw when you release the gas pedal.
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