Float bowl mystery

mrmustang · #1 (**permalink**) 07-26-2014, 05:05 AM

Following picture sent to me this afternoon of a brass bracket found in the front float bowl of a 715cfm Holley/Ford carb. For the life of me I can't figure out why it was rattling around in there.

MOTORHEAD · #2 (**permalink**) 07-26-2014, 05:42 AM

It is a baffle that covers the vent at the top. It fits on the top 2 center pins on the jet block. I think it was used only on marine carbs.

CowtownCobra · #3 (**permalink**) 07-26-2014, 07:04 AM

I usually find extra parts in a cardboard box

Goopie 18 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-27-2014, 07:27 AM

I have the same part in my Holley 770 (only it's black)

Roush #1 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-27-2014, 09:15 AM

Holley has used these float bowl baffles for years....thirty that I am aware of for sure. They have recommended them any time the movement of the carburetor is likely to uncover fuel to the jets.

crenbbf · #6 (**permalink**) 07-27-2014, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roush #1

Holley has used these float bowl baffles for years....thirty that I am aware of for sure. They have recommended them any time the movement of the carburetor is likely to uncover fuel to the jets.

Yeah replaced ours with "whistles"

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