Holley 770 carb question

[Andrewyoung78]

I've noticed there is some leakage of gasoline when the car is cold ( first start ).
It's leaking at the screws at the accelerator pump, then it goes away at normal temperature. Is that normal or the pump gasket needs to be replace. The car is a superformance 2008 built with less than 6k miles.

[cycleguy55]

IMO any leakage needs to be addressed as a safety issue / fire hazard. The gasket around the accelerator pump may need to be replaced, but I'd first check the mounting screws to see if perhaps they're a bit loose, and that snugging them up might solve the problem.

[Andrewyoung78]

Exactly my thought. I've been looking at the Holley web site and the pump diphram is the gasket.

[Andrewyoung78]

I marked an index on the screw heads under the diaphram and 2 screws were loose by a 1/4 turn, no leak now. I'll be ordering a tune up kit for replacement for the near future.

[madmaxx]

That is a Roush tuned carburator. Not sure what they modified but if it is not hesitating and running fine I would not touch it. It has a fuel filter by the gas tank so unlikely there are contaminants in the carb.

[Andrewyoung78]

Madmaxx
I agree with you. The car is running fine so I bought a new gasket and diaphram for back up. I will keep checking for any leak for now. Thanks.

[madmaxx]

If u took the air cleaner off make sure you use a drop of loctite on the air cleaner bolt threads as it will come loose. Note I said a drop and make sure it is removable like loctite 242

[Andrewyoung78]

Blue one.

[madmaxx]

yes the blue one.

For grins you can torque the intake manifold bolts to 20 ft-lbs, water pump to 15 ft-lbs, thermostat housing just snug. they are cheap and deform easy, I wouldn't try to get 15ft-lbs just snug up. exhaust manifold bolts go buy a cheap box end wrench and cut a little wedge out of it, then you will be able to tighten the exhaust manifold bolts. open ended wrench is to thick.

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[Gaz64]

I prefer to use a nut on the stud to lock the stud in the carb.

2 seconds and the stud can be removed by hand.

Only way to go if you had a carb with idle bypass.

[madmaxx]

He has a beautiful Roush Air cleaner a stud and nut would not look as good

[Gaz64]

Ah I see, but it must a pain to line up.

They do look nice though.

I would have a more permanent stud in the carb with a female about 1/4 inch below the lid (which would be easier to line up).

Then there is less risk of finally pulling the threads in the main body from periodic air cleaner removal.

[madmaxx]

the best solution would be to have a rough surface on the air cleaner tapered surface where the allen head bolt goes in to generate friction. In reality the air cleaner should rarely if ever come off so lactate is an easy solution

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

so lactate is an easy solution

Lactate? Really? Mother's milk has other uses?
Who knew?