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Mail From: Wal Marshall (email redacted)

Patrick,

Can you tell me what "boiling it out" means? If its on the Holley web site,
I missed it.

Ive heard it from several sources but never seen anywhere a) how it do it,
b) why you should/what it achieves ....other than there seems to be a
general consensus that its necessary.

Ive had ongoing problems with the Holly on my car, and after correction of a
number of problems its much still better, but still not completely
happy...it hasn't been "boiled out".

Grateful for any insights

Cheers

Wal Marshall
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Foley" <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: [CM] Holly carb


> These carbs can be really hard to deal with. I would try completely
> rebuilding it with the correct 'Holley' kit, making sure you boil it out
> when doing so. Holley has a real good web site:
> holley.com/
>
> I e-mailed them and they were real good about answering questions. Just
look
> for the Technical Support link.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Patrick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <(email redacted)>
> To: <(email redacted)>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 10:40 AM
> Subject: [CM] Holly carb
>
>
> > I have a '66 289 with a Holly 4 barrel on it. I can't get it to idle
down
> because the plastic cam won't drop down. Also have an electric choke on
> it. Any remedies?
> >
>
>
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Mail From: Patrick Foley (email redacted)

Wal,

Its a chemical process, sometimes called a "cold boil". You soak the carb in
it overnight usually,
and it helps to dissolve the deposits that build up. You can usually get the
solution from a good auto parts store. I am sure others on the list can give
a better explanation. I just know it works.

Good Luck,

Patrick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wal Marshall" <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [CM] Holly carb "Boil Outs"


> Patrick,
>
> Can you tell me what "boiling it out" means? If its on the Holley web
site,
> I missed it.
>
> Ive heard it from several sources but never seen anywhere a) how it do it,
> b) why you should/what it achieves ....other than there seems to be a
> general consensus that its necessary.
>
> Ive had ongoing problems with the Holly on my car, and after correction of
a
> number of problems its much still better, but still not completely
> happy...it hasn't been "boiled out".
>
> Grateful for any insights
>
> Cheers
>
> Wal Marshall

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Mail From: Dr. Paul R. Sawyer (email redacted)

Patrick is right. It is a soak that eats out all of the gunk/goo/funk that
is in your carb. I had a 4100 that had set for almost a year with stale gas
in it and this cleaned it right out.

It's kind of frightening to see what comes off of the carb!

--Paul

> From: "Patrick Foley" <(email redacted)>
> Reply-To: (email redacted)
> Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:15:05 -0800
> To: <(email redacted)>
> Subject: Re: [CM] Holly carb "Boil Outs"
>
> Wal,
>
> Its a chemical process, sometimes called a "cold boil". You soak the carb in
> it overnight usually,
> and it helps to dissolve the deposits that build up. You can usually get the
> solution from a good auto parts store. I am sure others on the list can give
> a better explanation. I just know it works.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Patrick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wal Marshall" <(email redacted)>
> To: <(email redacted)>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 8:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [CM] Holly carb "Boil Outs"
>
>
>> Patrick,
>>
>> Can you tell me what "boiling it out" means? If its on the Holley web
> site,
>> I missed it.
>>
>> Ive heard it from several sources but never seen anywhere a) how it do it,
>> b) why you should/what it achieves ....other than there seems to be a
>> general consensus that its necessary.
>>
>> Ive had ongoing problems with the Holly on my car, and after correction of
> a
>> number of problems its much still better, but still not completely
>> happy...it hasn't been "boiled out".
>>
>> Grateful for any insights
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Wal Marshall
>
>
>
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