Carburetor or fuel pump?

[DKJBama92Mariah]

I'm a fan of edelbrock. I had a Holley but my timing was off so it wasn't its fault but the first time it back fires through the carb you more then likely have to replace the power valve. I feel if you replace (which I would rebuild it first) I would change it out for an edelbrock. Just my 2cents

This old issue has been addressed since 1992. http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2013...y-carburetors/

For carbs older than that Holley offers a retrofit kit to protect the power valve. https://www.holley.com/products/fuel.../parts/125-500

If you have your old carb rebuilt, having this retrofit done wouldn't be a bad idea.

[dkelly4819]

Carburetor Specialists looked it over and said it was definitely still in good shape and worth rebuilding, so I left it with them and they said I'll have it back no later than Friday, so, fingers crossed, I'll be back on the water this weekend! Also, a whole lot cheaper than buying a new one.

[frmdog]

Keep us posted I'm having the same issue but my coil gets really hot for some reason too. How much did it cost to have it rebuilt if you don't mind me asking

[dkelly4819]

frmdog - It cost me $399.00 for the rebuild. I know, its expensive but I asked around some guys on the lake and they told me Holleys can be tricky to rebuild, especially since I have no experience doing so. It comes with a one year warranty, which is at most what I would have gotten with a new one, but cost about $200.00 less than a new one, so I thought it was my best option. It was waiting on the doorstep for me when I got home today, so hopefully I'll be back in business this weekend. Not that it really matters, but from a visual inspection standpoint, they did a fantastic job. It looks brand new.

[dkelly4819]

The carb was reinstalled Friday and the boat ran like a champ all weekend! Great to be back on the water, and glad it wasn't something more serious.