Within the last month I have officially finished three separate Holley 4000 carburetors - two of them being a matched set for a 1957 2x4 manifold. The other was an ECK 1955 model that was rebuilt at the request of an enthusiast in Idaho. I have gathered much in the way of photos, videos, and recommendations, and the past couple of weeks has found me busy editing bits and pieces of digital information. Some of these clips have been shared on social media platforms and there has been a tremendous response. New subscribers have been surprised to find so much content here among the blog posts - I do hope it is a help to all of us in the hobby.
As promised in an earlier post, I have finished a "tips and tricks" video for anyone interested in learning more about these carburetors. FoMoCo did not use them very long, and for many who are not familiar with their design, a number of items can be a head-scratcher. Everyone needs to be aware that these carburetors were matched to specific distributors that advanced ignition timing by VACUUM ONLY. Therefore, the vacuum signal from the carburetor is not that same signal as your modern Holley or Edelbrock. Ford finally went with a dual advance distributor (vacuum and mechanical) in 1957. However, the dreaded carburetor/distributor mismatch abounds! Many Y block owners unknowingly install a carburetor from a 1957+ engine, or maybe an aftermarket carb, only to find that the ignition advance is somewhat sluggish. Stay away from the mismatch - you risk detonation! One of the last segments of the video below covers Ted Eaton's vacuum signal modifications as outlined from the article on his website at this address: http://www.eatonbalancing.com/2013/03/02/modifying-the-holley-teapot-four-barrel-carb-for-late-model-distributors/. My video also includes a review of Daytona Carburetor's complete kit (#603) for the Holley 4000 along with various clips of the rebuild and restoration process. Most of the details concerning the work on the ECZ model (which would include the choke assembly), the intricate details of "matching" two carbs for a 2x4 application, and the rebuilding of the two carbs in question will be saved for yet another series of videos to be featured in a later blog post. What is archived below should be a help to anyone who is diving into these carbs and is looking for some help beyond what I have already posted in prior blog articles.
For those of you still interested in the 2x4 setup and how the rebuild process of the ECZ carburetors went, I give you the following photos:
While I do mention the idea in the tips video, I do want to say that one of the best things you can do for yourself when rebuilding a Holley 4000 (or most any carburetor) is to platform the base so that you can have access to the linkage, butterflies, and underneath the throttle body. I accomplished this simple task by using four 5 inch bolts and some hardware to lift each carburetor off the table for easy access. I do want to give a word of thanks to Sal Cicala and Ted Eaton for their help in acquiring parts and answering questions when I ran into some snags (especially in parts acquisition).
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The Hot Rod Reverend
aka Daniel Jessup
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