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I did a major retune on a couple Holleys, had a hesitation on two engines using the hp 750 and wasn't so sure there couldn't be a better tune.

Engine 1 was a 408, afr205, 10-1, vic jr., 11" idle, cruise 15". Nothing special, pretty familiar with the cobra world.

Engine 2 was a 351w fms crate engine, afr185, 9.5-1, Z cam, rpm air gap, 15" idle vacuum.

The carbs were identical when purchased and are identical now except for idle adjustments and main jets.

I started with the 408 installing a set of old metering blocks that were recommended by a few and mimicking the settings on the main body of the old carb and using the newer float bowls. I ended up frustrated as I don't think I could end up with the fuel curve I wanted because of lack of adjustability. My impression was this carb was designed for heavier cars, and I was operating in an area at cruise that was not intended and ending up with a richer mixture than I wanted. I couldn't tune this out unless I made some mods, and then would probably still be a sacrifice.

So I did some net research, leafed through some books, and made some observations from carbs I had sitting around. Most of the carbs stay within a certain range so this is where I tried to stay, using little nuances to fine tune what i think would work. There were some fine people on another forum that provided helpful advice also.

I came to the conclusion that transfer slot restrictors were going to be needed for the adjustability. This is an easy mod and could possibly relieve a lot of headaches for people.

I did the first carb and installed it on the 408 and it was wonderful. Cruise afr is 15.5-16, and on acceleration never gets above that then it starts to dive with more throttle and the pv opens. No hesitation, great acceleration.

There is some drilling and 4 holes to tap in the main block but all is easy to do if you have the patience and tools and parts.

Here is how the carb is initially set up from Holley

IFR .035
PVCR #53 or .0595
PV 6.5
JETS 76 x 4
IAB #49 or .073
HSAB .036
SQUIRTER .031, suggest you check these with a drill bit.
EMULSIONS top-bottom .028,.028,.028,blank,.028

Here is what I did

IFR .031
PVCR no change
PV no change
JET no change
IAB #51 or .067
HSAB no change
SQUIRTER no change
TRANSFER SLOT RESTRICTORS, PRIMARY #55 or .052, SECONDARY #53 or .0595, figured a range of .046-.0595 from my research.
EMULSIONS top-bottom .026,.028,.0292,blank,.031, note the ultra hp uses the 5 hole emulsion wells.

This worked so great I set it up exactly as this for the 351 and installed it, felt it was a little rich at 76 main jets so dove for 72 and that was too lean and settled on 74's. Still ran great and no hesitation.

So what you need are an 8-32 tap for the t slot restrictors and associated #29 bit, 8-32 brass set screws, 6-32 brass set screws for the emulsion wells and ifr's, be able to solder and drill some of the air bleeds or use new ones. I used an in/lb tq. wrench for the drain plug at 3 lbs and the bowls at 2 lbs although 3 lbs is recommended.

I can go into more detail if someone has questions or wants to try it. I don't know if it will work with other carbs unless the 5 hole emulsion wells are used, I think that is a big part of success with the new tune, and possibly part of the downfall of disappointment when they don't work as purchased.

The idle eze makes it really nice because when the t slot restrictors are installed the base plate comes off, and you can adjust the throttle blades to within a hair of the bottom of the t slots. I did this to both carbs, I did have to raise the blades 1/4 turn primary & secondary because I could not get the 408 to idle with the idle eze all the way open, once I opened the blades 1/4 turn I could turn the idle eze down for adjustment, the 351 setting remained and I was able to adjust with the idle eze. Note: when the idle eze is used it also effects the afr.

I did have an afr and vacuum gauge to verify the 408, the 351 is not equipped.

I thought this was a real success and hope others can experience the same.

So with this setup, you are actually idling on the idle circuit (13.5), at cruise you are on the t slot (15-16), mild acceleration is on the main jets (16), and max acceleration should be in the pv (12.5-13.5). -(approx afr range)- The afr curve I ended up with was very good.

I haven't had a chance to check full throttle afr's, not enough concrete yet, but I have had it up through 3/4 throttle and into the pv and the curve was real nice.