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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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GA Adjusting vacuum secondaries?

To me it seems like it is taking longer for my secondaries to open.Is there a way to adjust them or do i have a issue?I am running a R/B Holley 465 carb and intake.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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I believe the vacuum secondaries cannot be tested without a load. Free revving and driving would
net different results. Does the car feel sluggish?
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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the only adjustment u have is changing the springs out for lighter ones. or do like i have and put a screw in it.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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yeah they sell different springs that adjust when and how fast the secondaries open. although you wanna be sure that that is the reason your car is feeling sluggish
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:37 AM
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you can cut the spring inside the diaphragm box shorter by about 1/3

failing that convert to mech secondaries
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Yes car seems sluggish.I changed fuel filter couple weeks ago and felt better.I have 2 1/2 straight to a fart can,then Thursday i put another muffler on it cause it was to loud and getting on my nerves.This started before though.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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I use a quick fuel diaphram so the secondaries are adjustable externally
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by vj226966
Yes car seems sluggish.I changed fuel filter couple weeks ago and felt better.I have 2 1/2 straight to a fart can,then Thursday i put another muffler on it cause it was to loud and getting on my nerves.This started before though.
i would check the cap rotor and wires, carb problems are usually something else...
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