SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: boscoooo on June 22, 2013, 10:53:30 PM

Title: Carb question
Post by: boscoooo on June 22, 2013, 10:53:30 PM
I have a 460 with I mild cam and I've had issues with it idling and it's hard to get started in the morning. It has Holley 650 double pumper  and a family friend of mine that use to build race motors said I need a bigger carb what are your guys thoughts ?
Title: Re: Carb question
Post by: carlitos on June 22, 2013, 11:24:33 PM
My 454 is dose the same I just have the idle a little bit higher around 850-950 rpm wile cold or like said be fore just keep your foot in it till it warms up
Title: Re: Carb question
Post by: crewchief22 on June 23, 2013, 07:54:33 AM
I have a 460 with I mild cam and I've had issues with it idling and it's hard to get started in the morning. It has Holley 650 double pumper  and a family friend of mine that use to build race motors said I need a bigger carb what are your guys thoughts ?

I agree that a 460 will perform better with a bigger carb, but the concerns you have have nothing to do with a small carburetor.  You can start with double checking your tune (condition of spark plugs, timing, idle speed, dirty fuel filter...).  I'm running two 660's and my boat starts and idles without issue (most times  ;) )
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