Holley Set-Up and Adjust Step By Step

[@caseycuda854]

Your one in a million that actually just gets down into information and showing the process. Not self glamorizing and posturing. Your awesome man hope this gets to help people

[@bradyhicks1381]

Yes valuable carb info from the man that breaks it down step by step with no bullshit. Hell yeah brother

[@ryanparker8470]

We’ll done!

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[@derekormsby798]

Thank you, Uncle Tony! This video helped me set up my 650 Holley successfully for the first time ever!

[@johnwayne3904]

Boy I tell ya, Uncle Tony is the freakin MAN. Straight to the point, no b.s., and the Holley on my small block is running like it should all thanks to this man here. Thank you buddy!

[@AllAmericanBeaner68]

This channel is one of the best things to happen for classic car enthusiasts.

[@68orangecrate26]

These videos are GOLD. Good luck finding a shop that can do carb work. Thank you UT…

[@superrodder2002]

Holley use to have lots of recommendations and tuning tips on their web site. Usually with a rebuild kit there are lots of little tips in the instructions as well. I've owned lots of Holleys and still have a whole shelf full of them. once you learn to tune them you won't want to run anything else.

[@bouncingsoul777]

Agreed. I used to have an Edelbrock and thought it was great and I guess I still do. I now have a double pumper and took the time to learn as much as I could about it (there's always more that I could learn though) . I've been running the Holley for over a year now and I love it.

[@Supercharged111]

​@@bouncingsoul777 Curious what you love about the Holley vs the Edelbrock?

[@davidforsyth4338]

You sir are a champion, solid information that is well explained, easy to follow along and no other BS. Very well done.

[@brunotulliani]

We are spoiled rotten EFI! Tuning those carbs is an art form. Thanks Zio!

[@fomobros2207]

I had a tough time setting my idle mixture screws using a vacuum gauge because the cam I had at the time gave a choppy idle. My Dad came down for a visit and set them by ear. You guys are old Skool cool!!!

[@1DEADBEEF1]

UNCLE TONY! Please keep it going woth the holley! We need to learn whats the next step on tunimg these! AS ALWAYS GREAT JOB!

[@nates.2977]

As a 22 year old just getting into carburetors, I second that. Know the basics but need more of the fine tuning aspect of it.

[@KSIXRIDER]

Nice breakdown! Probably basic for most but eye opening for others (including myself) how important it is to get back to the basic settings

[@callyb9100]

Tony, I can't properly articulate how much I appreciate your channel. Thank you Sir!

[@chrisforgivesyou5699]

Thank you so much for this video, providing your knowledge to others and sharing wisdom is the best thing you can do in life. I definitely learn so much I just hope I don’t screw mind up 😂. Thank you again ( 2023)

[@frankconrad7323]

WOW, Tony. Thanks a bunch for bringing back Fond memories. Of tuning and setting up the normal Holleys and the Double Pumpers. Had a Large double on my 350 Chevy small block. After getting it in place and bringing the fuel in right. Would take my truck around the block and after setting every thing just right. My Truck would dance! Foot off of the Gas. Almost dead stop, just rolling. Tap the Gas it would jump forward again! Any good music worked. LOL Any Long Highway or Freeway traveling. Just cut the Gas out until before dying. Back a touch, then adjust idle to lower rpms. Best way to get better MPG, and save cash too. There isn't any vehicle that you can't tune just right with those Hollys! Thanks again for the video. And it looks like you had Fun doing it too!

[@chadmiller5778]

Just rebuild my first carburetor and used exactly the set up you said and it started up perfect. Thanks a ton!

[@davidiverson]

Uncle Tony, I enjoy the heck out of all your videos. Currently restoring a '72 Dart and a '78 Dodge Adventurer and your videos help me a lot. Really hoping you make the shirt "I am the computer!" I'll buy it!

[@burick253]

Just stumbled on your channel a couple weeks ago and so glad I have. I have enjoyed your channel and info you are putting out. Keep up the great work!

[@adamnorth877]

thanks a ton, was about to F this up on a car I just got, I'm that guy that routinely turns screws to figure it out. This got me where I need to be

[@ethanbunch3274]

Just finished my 302 install that I talked to you about on live stream once! It's bored out to a 312 that's why I called it that during the stream. I got the engine basically running but my timing is way off so after I get that I put a basic carb tune like the one you mentioned here on it. Thank you so much for many great years of expert advice! I wouldn't be in the place I am today without your guidance

[@TheHumanSwissArmyKnife]

Very well done, probably one of the best basic descriptions I have seen.

[@Ace28233]

This is one of the most informative videos Ive come across in a very long time. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Very helpful to me.

[@ChadThunderMeat]

Looking for info on how to tune my holley brawler because my 305 is bogging down, gonna follow this video to a T! Best holley carb walkthrough by far on YT!

[@FIREBREATHER60]

possibly the best tuning video I ve found so far, short, sweet and to the point. can't wait to get home now and tune the Holley! Thank you

[@Shamilt3]

I can remember trying to figure this out at around 15 yrs old, going from go karts and dirt bikes, attempting to setup a carb lol I also recall cooking my eyebrows off on initial start of my first project... too fat and too much timing lol

[@josephtaverna1287]

Great tutorial on how to adjust your Holley carburetor have a good day Tony and say hello to Aunt Kathy for me

[@misterericsir]

Tony, you are the king of "Keep It Simple Stupid." Best setup video for a carb I've ever seen.

[@daviddntait]

Spot-on carb setup tips! Follow these directions and you should have Fuel injection-like drivability and throttle response. Maybe not cold start perfection but damn near it.

[@mongrelmotorsports]

I've never touched a Holley in my life. I'm no longer afraid. Look forward to learning more about them.

[@melias67]

Awesome video Uncle Tony! I love learning about classic car-related, as an apprentice mechanic now we never get to learn about these!

[@johnwaldrop3992]

Thank you for not over complicating it like everybody else. Thank you for the knowledge

[@joeyamenta5816]

Im an old muso and we tune guitars , Uncle Tony you have taught me the way ! great stuff !

[@FoxDude440]

I'm 19 and just bought a 79 ranchero gt 351m. It is my first car with a carb and I'm excited to to learn how to tune it

[@haydenspence6952]

Between what my father taught me and i learned myself this is bang on the money

[@ProjectFairmont]

People, usually under 40, ask me why I don't run EFI. I tell them you can't beat carbs for cost, ease of tuning and performance. Yes, it took me years to really fine tune my skills with carbs, but once you do then the cost and performance advantages really shine. Thanks for keeping the flame bright Uncle T!

[@goyeabuddy]

we used to rebuild these carbs 40 yrs ago when we had a fleet of 460 fords. you are spot on when it comes to the external adjustments. we were always replacing the 'power valve', usually a eng back fire would take it out... the problem we had was that very few guys knew how to rebuild them & set them up. an old school mech showed me how & it wasn't that bad once you rebuilt a couple of them.. i was glad when they sold off those 460 fords though!

[@mikepoint4983]

Uncle Tony is a natural speaker . Great explanation of carb tuning Uncle . Cheers

[@Plasticmercenary]

I can’t tell you enough how much I needed this video. I love these tech sessions.

[@cg_440]

wish these vids had existed back in the 70's...👍

[@davidlee6253]

Old school is the best school. Appreciate the breakdown. Got one these carbs for free for my 79 camaro project and used to using edelbrock. Surprisingly simpler than I thought they were

[@roberth555046]

Thanks Uncle Tony . . . this is the best possible start up info. You're the greatest!!

[@396M21]

Great video Tony,back to basics. I hope you do more videos on the Holley as I always read on forums that "I had a 'brand X' and it ran like crap and I put a 'other brand X' on and it runs twice as good....I would never buy a ' 1st brand X' ...there garbage. I feel if people should learn how to diagnose and repair the problem rather than just replacing parts until they hit the problem. I like Holley, Eddy (carter) and Q jets and they all get bad raps, some people blame the brand when in fact it is their own lack of knowledge and inexperience that is the problem........rant over!

[@dickgi]

thanks Tony. I have a built 302 with a Holley Avenger 570 and I just could not seem to get it idling right. this video helped me alot and it runs fine now

[@kintztreefarm]

I bought a new Holley 2300 and installed on an AMC 304. I just didn't run right, so my son and I watched this video and followed the directions. Once we got to adjusting the idle jets it all felling place and everything runs great. thanks

[@orionmilazzo185]

simple, fast, and to the point. you are a godsend

[@shawnjohannessen8480]

thank you. ive always watched people do this and no one could explain it to me so this was helpful at learning how to do it.

[@DrewLSsix]

Tony, locks eyes with Tom Hanks: I am the computer now.

[@cpcorbitt]

just what i needed... 71 mustang 408 stroker, quickfuel SS 750 holley carb running rich and fouling plugs.. i will try to tune again before messing with internal jets, which I have never done, reco on the jets has been come down two step... i hope i don't have to do that after watching this video!! thanks, bro!!

[@luke8210]

I get lots of laughter and smirks when I open my hood at the gas station with a screwdriver and vacuum guage in hand. Seems like I'm always searching for that perfect tune

[@leoerickson980]

This is the best walkthrough of one of these that I've seen so far. Thank you

[@americanmudrider8169]

I CAN NOT EVER...EVER EVER EVER WORK ON MY OWN STUFF!!!i have been wrenchin 30+ yrs and still have to watch videos like this when it comes to my own stuff!tyvm for your awsome no bs video! Tunnin on our thumpin truck with the under-carbbed application with major vacume leak that i fixed late last night now im about to actually readjust everything wish me luck!lmao!🤔😉

[@fortnerej]

Thank you. Been fighting my CJ7 Holley carb and you broke it down nice and easy. Appreciate the solid help.

[@Redmist.65]

fantastic video with clear and helpful instructions for those who want to learn about getting their car running smoothly.

[@strattuner]

THE SIZING OF THIS DESIGNED PART is everything,just like sizing the cam for the use,this carburetor has been masterminded since 1970,me, is use the 350 500 cfm two barrels for all of my needs,for drag racing and top end speed,its a proven track winner, LINDSAY proved two of them were even better than mechanical fuel injection on the fastest SUPERBIRD in the world on the bonneville salt flats,carburetors are superior for total all out fuel flow,it was a normally aspirated and damn impressive hemi,they function pretty good on blowers too

[@Kemosabe571]

Thanks Uncle Tony you have simplified the Process and made it very easy for me to dial in my Holley Carb you have given me the confidence and Knowledge I was after your Da Man and I mean that Sincerely it was a Pleasure watching your Video and Thank you Greatly Appreciated

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

HAPPY Thanksgiving Uncle Tony and family! 🇺🇸🙏 Best wishes, always. Thank you for all your sharing. ❤ We are so lucky to be living in a time that provides us with teachers like you. Much appreciation from CA.

[@mikeyfourbarrel8473]

I’m rebuilding my metered fuel leak this while my Mopar gets a break from constant burning tires this winter. This video is a huge help!

[@Tablesaw818]

This is an informative video. Purchased a Holley 670 for my truck. Thanks for the help uncle Tony!

[@LIICI]

I can't thank you enough for that video, you helped me alot with tuning and my carb myself and saved me time and money... i searched a lot about tuning holley carbs but all of them includes tools and gauges that I can't find any where around me...

[@74dartman13]

This video couldn't have come at a better time! I recently rebuilt a Holley 600 and installed it on my Dart's 318. It runs good, but I think with these tips, it can run even better. Thanks!👍😎

[@AtZero138]

I'll be there with ya soon Brother.. 4 barrel swap on 318.. I daily drive my Sleepy more door 68 Dart.. and even with her BBD double barrel I can put most cars in the rear view mirror on the freeway.. maybe next month.. peace and have great Thanksgiving day..

[@74dartman13]

@@AtZero138 That's awesome. I got a couple extra doors on mine, too. Good luck with yours and have a great holiday!👍😎

[@AtZero138]

@@74dartman13 just Subbed.. my Brother will post some Video of my Car real soon.. he has 64 Dart we started working on.. not running yet.. I'll keep in touch..

[@74dartman13]

@@AtZero138Cool!👍😎

[@Wellreadneck22]

Thanks Tony! Reminded me of my old man teaching this stuff to me when I was a kid. Do it enough and you develop a “calibrated ear”.

[@robertkupsch7514]

Thanks Tony, you explained the process very well and easy for the ordinary guy to understand.

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Interesting information Uncle Tony, although the Holley Manuals can be jam packed full of Carburettor goodness, they can be a little vague at times. Wholly, I think the eagerness young blokes can be at fault here wanting bolton power - fit and forget so to speak - and wonder why they run into trouble for rushing a job they needed to take their time with. I believe the mystery of Holley Carburettor tuning is solved, so it makes more sense now. I did see and read an article last year where a double pumper was modified for street/bracket racing for aesthetics, power, metering and airflow, which was very interesting indeed. Thankyou for sharing this, Cheers :-)

[@nathanchan1513]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been so intimidated to work on my Holley and the way you explained everything made it a snap even for an idiot like me :)

[@darrinrentruc6614]

Best explanation of how to adjust a Holly carb on you tube. Thanks

[@jimgee2676]

perfection , uncle tony is an amazing teacher

[@wadeandhaleygilpin9702]

That was great! Ill be working on my Holley tomorrow to see if I can ge the mixture right. Good work!

[@JorgeLopez-ub8dz]

Hey Uncle Tony, been having issues with my Holley 390 cfm on my checy 230 straight six. It ran like crap. Followed your tips and got to say the engine is smooth as silk now. Thank you sir.

[@kevinmonseler3592]

Was always told when I was a young man, only 2 men and god knew how to tune holleys properly.........well I paid attention to the one man I knew and learned from him, but I think I just met the god lol. Great video Tony, you never disappoint!!!!

[@saldav420]

Wow what a great video and explanation, for someone that really doesn’t know a thing about carburetors this video can really get them going. 🙏🏽

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Incredible video my friend, I watched about 20 videos before I found yours and they all sucked, even one from jags. Thank you for explaining this. You’re the man

[@baltod4978]

Thanks so much for your videos. I greatly appreciate them! This seems to be an artform that this slowly disappearing. My girlfriend has her grandpas trucks (69' F-100) and it seems to start/crank just fine. We replaced the carb with a refurb'd motorcraft carb, since we couldn't get her accel. pump to stop leaking (even after a rebuild). It not longer leaks after the carb replacement, however the truck will crank, start and idle just fine- even without the use of the manual choke- but after it warms up (like driving to work), the truck will lose power and eventually stall. It won't run again until after a good 15 minutes or so have passed. We have spark- and the truck doesn't appear to respond to carb cleaner when sprayed. After it cools down though, it acts as if nothing has happened. I'm "new-aged" mechanically inclined- so I'm somewhat familiar with engines in general, but this whole carb thing fly's completely over my head. She wants to sell the truck- but it starts up and drives so good, that I believe that it's just a tuning issue- or something that happens AFTER the truck has warmed up, and goes away once cooled down a bit. Not sure why I'm writing this long post. I'll go back through from step one and see if I can't better describe the issue that we're witnessing and then report back. I'm sure we'll be referring to your videos until then. Thanks again for all your guidance. It's very much appreciate from keeping older vehicles from the yard. Joey

[@brenton567]

Man... I set my carby exactly as you said...and my car is running SWEET....Now....Thanks

[@swinneyswinney5653]

I study your carb channel like a school cheat sheet😂 i'm literally taking notes as we speak!🎉

[@Carstuff111]

You are seriously making me wish I could afford a second car...... I am not complaining, just letting you know :)

[@8dogsbarking]

Love this carb video series. Really explains it and makes it so a shade tree like me can adjust the carb CORRECTLY!!!

[@stevop80_45]

Thanks for this video. I just recently purchased an 83 Camaro Z28 that had been swapped with a SBC 350, and have spent the last 2 weeks rebuilding most of the mechanicals from the ground up, replacing what needed replaced. I have it moving down the road now, but it needs some tuning, it has some hesitation when the throttle is mashed but accelerates smoothly if I ease into the throttle. I've never tuned a carb, but this video makes me think I at least have a shot at it. Holley DP 4150 is what I am working with. Thanks again!

[@michaelconrad421]

Thank you for breaking it down! I just purchased an old square body Chevy truck that has one of these on it, and let's just say it is really out of whack right now. This will at least give me a starting point. Thanks again

[@cosimosanfilippo9050]

You are the Man. Not only you have the knowledge, you can also transmit it. I was wandering if you could help me with a question please. I am now 67 years old, and in my younger days I use to work on cars. Recently I have changed a 1986 Automatic Full size Bronco 351 Cleveland rebuild and with no many miles on it, from dedicated "LPG", back to Petrol, ( or what you guys in the States call "GAS", I live in Australia by the way). I fitted a 600 Holley Vacuum secondary which I had put it together at least 20 years ago. It starts at first go and idle to perfection and smooth, but I smell fuel vapour at starting, more like an exhaust fumes like, even in the engine bay. Accelerates smooth and quick .I changed the" MSD" mechanical advance bush into the blue , All up I have 32 degrees advance with 11/12 basic. the bush for LPG I had to make it myself because it didn't existed in the distributer kit , etc. .Once on the road I'll have to finally tune the through out springs, to suit the mechanical advance. Question is... : way it smells so reach??,. adjusted "carter" electric fuel pressure to 6 PSI with cold temperature anther the bonnet and engine . Fuel pump should start together with the starter motor solenoid at firs ( because of the safety switch installed), but, because it is/was only a Sunday car, or just to go bush, when I rebuild the engine I fitted a secondary oil pick up, Just a tube like, just off the inside bottom of the oil sump) in other to pressurize the block before occasionally start it, and what it does, it starts the fuel pump a bit prematurely, maybe coursing a rich condition???. I didn't had this problem with "LPG". Or I am imaging thinks???? So I dropped the Fuel pump pressure to 5 and a 1/4 "PSI" , I will restart the truck tomorrow in day time.. " too late now". Will like to see if the enrichment is gone, but a good needle and seat valve and good float adjusted (as "I THINK" they are???), should stop extra fuel passing needle and seat, unless the "O" rings are flatted???? . The carburetor was kipped in a seal plastic box, and when started first time two days ago, the throttle plate leaked a drop or two only, out of the secondary side plate shaft, (and no more now),near the secondary vacuum unit. I hope I gave you enough description, I know is never enough. You response and opinion at your time, is very much appreciated. Kind Regards... "COS".

[@honksgarage8084]

believe it or not I just gave a speech that was just a condensed version in this the other day in college, brought in my qft 600 cfm carb and rebuilt it in front of the class.

[@AtZero138]

Nice Dude.. don't ever Give up.. if they will listen, keep telling them..

[@mikeaguilar5764]

I have a similar story. My shop teacher in high school was giving a lecture on Holley carbs and I had mine torn apart and was telling my nearest classmates what everything was. "Mr. Aguilar, would you like to teach this lesson?" Sure. I'll give it a shot. "Mr. Aguilar, would you please go to the office and tell them to put you in Shop 2 as a student and teacher's aid for this class?" 1983. High school.

[@myownidenity4955]

Hey you could give them a demo on a Rochester Quadrajunk. My be less than desirable but if the floats stick just tap it with a hammer to free up the obstruction. Then ask if they can tap on a clogged injector with a small hammer to get by ??

[@marktiger4613]

You have to set all idle screws on the six pack I didn't know that 25 years ago had to get my dad to help back then very good info and a great channel thumbs up and subscribe

[@h0llow88]

Thank you!!! I obtained a 79 vette from a good friend on mine and it always ran way out of whack. I noted the original settings once you explained what everything was. I followed your steps and now it's running great! It used to misfire, choke on start ups, way too high idling while cold, etc. What a difference!

[@BasedBidoof]

Thanks Uncle Tony, I made a new friend in my neighborhood cuz of this video.

[@connordouglass3180]

Awesome video! Great way of explaining holley carbs!!

[@davidlopez7209]

I love the Holley carburetors!!! Waiting to hear about fine tuning.

[@lomasck]

I once had a Chevy 350 that I put a 750 Vac secondary Carb on.Mild cam also & old cast iron Exhaust manifold on to.It ran like a pig on full throttle but ran perfect on a Dyno.Turned out the fuel line was getting to hot next to the exhaust manifold & the fuel vapour was drawing in on acceleration full throttle & stuffing up the fuel pump.Also the fuel pump was over 7lbs pressure & this stuffed up the float level in the carbi.Next I found out the Mufflers were 2 restrictive & this buggered up acceleration also.On a good note I had a 351 Cleveland that ran way to rich just off idle & a USA magazine said drill out the butterfly,s 1/8 to lean out the mix & bring back the idle mixture use.Bingo,it worked a treat.The 750 double pumper was drilled 4mm in the end & fuel economy came back as well as clean spark plugs.It was the lumpy cam that created this drama & I had to advance the timing from 8 to 12 static & drop total from 38 to 27 deg all in by 2500 rpm .Also it had closed chamber 302 heads on it giving high compression & was told they had to come off for our low octane fuel.Not true I got 400 HP after all this and a set of 2.5 in Super Turbo Mufflers. The 1250KG T bucket got 11.8 seconds on a 1/4 mile like this any day of the week.

[@dbeaumontresident847]

This is the go-to online manual to adjust a holley for sure! Great work Tony!

[@grantbaird4972]

BEST DAMN INFO on the Holley. Better that calling the Holley manufacture tech line. THANK YOU!!!

[@patrickspringer6534]

Who the hell put thumbs down an hour after it comes out? Not from the core fan base, obviously.

[@twincammikev]

Probably some tesla hippies

[@PsychoSainten]

@@twincammikev ha I was going to say them fuel injection boys

[@joesmuckatelly8282]

Bernie sanders

[@richardlincoln8438]

Probably a professional troll, sitting in their Mommies basement trying to demonitise the channel

[@AtZero138]

Scotty Kilmer and his Crew.. has always been my guess.. since the Roll up your windows bit... hahaha either way.. I don't understand anyone thumbs down advice.. like WTF.. peace

[@JohnC686]

Great video, probably the best I have come across on KZbin. You should make it a series and get into the more advanced stuff small steps at a time.

[@TimLinklater]

Thanks for the awesome tips! Your generosity of information is greatly appreciated.

[@danielhicks1566]

Absolutely great vid . Im in the uk and have a dodge d100 1971 , 318 v8 with holley carb same as the vid. The motor is burning oil pretty quick ( but no smoke coming from exhaust, even under load) It has a couple of oil leaks i need to address first, one of which is intake manifold gaskets. But these are only seeping/not dripping.. I also have oil coming out of the dipstick tube when pcv valve is fitted, if i remove and vent to atmosphere this doesn’t happen. ( was venting to atmosphere with pcv fitted anyway) It doesn’t struggle to start and even runs okay, smells like its running rich though . Never had anything like this car wise and worrying ive bought something that may need more work than i would have liked . 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@UndergroundTrev]

Very informative! I've always played with Edelbrock carbs and needed the Holley basics for my new project. Thank you for the video.

[@garyderipaska675]

Great refresher , as it's been , well lets just say I had hair way back then, in 1972, LOL and was tuning Rochester 4 Barrel carbs and some Holly's , Thanks for the video

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

Good morning Uncle T! I just inherited my dad's 78 Ramcharger, 318/727, (all wheel drive which I don't really like). Dad thinks the oil pump went out or got blinded, I suspect a roached cam or spun rod bearing. It's the last year made where you can take the top off all the way up to the windshield!

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Good luck with it!

[@gilbertjaramillo8735]

Your video helped me a lot on the Holley carb I bought for my 1980 460 Cu in Ford motor. Dying to put it on, thank you very much.

[@carlpassarellirealtor2671]

Excellent Holley tune explanation!!

[@Anthony-rv3hr]

I want some 5.0 tuning videos!! Great channel - love watching and I don't even have a carburetor car.

[@JT-fk5pe]

Thanks for the info!! Needed this quick step by step guide. Haven’t set up a carb in 10 years, didn’t know much then and I forgot everything lol

[@kjc1878]

This guy just gave you knowledge take you years to learn