accelerator pump

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how doyou get the accelerator pump to kick in sooner?


thanks kevin
 
Howdy Kevin:

What carb? All carbs are a little different.

What are you trying to accomplish, or Fix?

Adios, David
 
all I know is its a holley 1 barrel, Im still trying to get the stumble out on acceleration. I did try another fuel pump, should my fuel filter fill on the inlet side of my pump? thinking I might be sucking air somewhere

thanks kevin
 
Howdy Back Kevin:

It sounds like you're still chasing the source of your stumble problem.

More specific information would be helpful. What vehicle? what engine? What trans? Is this carb original/stock/OEM?

If you have a Holley, that is stock and original, you either have one of the side hung float bowl carbs used from 1960-62, or a 1980-82 vehicle with the #1946. You may have a Holley #1940 which is a replacement carb. But, I'm only guessing.

The early glass bowled Holleys have a series of holes on a lever to adjust the accelerator pump. The #1946 carbs use two bent rods (not easy).

Know that an off idle stumble can be caused by not enough initial advance. About 50% of carb problems are really ignition problems. Another 50% can be traced to a vacuum leak(s) problem. That leaves at least, another 50% to dirty, worn, poorly tuned carbs. And that leave % lots of room for other possibilities.

Before I'd change the accelerator pump timing, I'd make sure there are no vacuum leaks, ignition is in tip-top shape and functioning properly, and that the accelerator pump is squirting a nice stream of gas when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

Your fuel pump should have a one way valve in it to keep fuel from draining back to the tank. It may or may not be working. If not working, it will take just a little more cranking time, or the engine may start and then die, but start easily again. It is not a big problem.

Adios, David
 
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