Holley Carburetors

Delve into all aspects of Holley carburetors with knowledgeable instruction from this guide, which shows you how to disassemble, select new parts, rebuild, and calibrate all of the major models.

Veteran engine-building expert and automotive author Mike Mavrigian guides you through each important stage of the rebuilding process so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In addition, he explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range, and high-speed circuit operation, specialty tools, and available parts. You often need to replace gaskets, worn parts, and jets for the prevailing weather/altitude conditions or a different engine setup. In an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, Mavrigian shows you each critical stage for cleaning sensitive components and installing parts, including idle screws, idle air jets, primary/secondary main jets, accelerator pumps, emulsion tubes, and float bowls. He also includes the techniques for getting all of the details right so you have a smooth-running engine.

During the muscle car wars of the 1960s, Holley carburetors emerged as the carbs to have because of their easy-to-tune design, abundance of parts, and wide range of sizes. The legendary Double Pumper, the universal 600-cfm 1850 models, the Dominator, and now the Avenger have stood the test of time and are the leading carburetors in the high-performance engine market. To many enthusiasts, the operation, components, and rebuilding procedures remain a mystery. Yet, many carburetors need to be rebuilt and properly set up for a particular engine package.

Holley carburetor owners need a rebuilding guide for delivering exceptional acceleration, quick response, and superior fuel economy. With Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild you can get the carb set up and performing at its best. And, if desired, you can move to advanced levels of tuning and modifying these carbs.

If you're looking for the one complete book that helps you quickly and expertly rebuild your Holley and get back on the road, this book is a vital addition to your performance library.

“"This is a must have book for anyone involved in high performance tuning."”

Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild is a great addition to any car lover's library and workshop. For the novice mechanic it provides a precise step-by-step guide to rebuilding a Holley carburetor. To the experts, this book is a valuable reference source for part numbers as well as clear and precise photos of parts and diagrams."-- (4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM)

Mike Mavrigian, a certified member of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence, has authored Modern Engine Blueprinting Techniques; Performance Exhaust Systems: How to Design, Fabricate and Install; and many other titles. He is editor-in-chief of Auto Service Professional and contributes to a number of magazines. He also owns and operates Birchwood Automotive Group, which assembles project vehicles.

Covers Double Pumper, Avenger & Dominator Carburetors Operation Explained in Detail Select the Right Jets & Parts Tools, Techniques and Chemicals Max Power and Fuel Efficiency During the muscle car wars of the 1960s, Holley carburetors emerged as the ones to have because of their easy-to-tune design, abundance of parts, and wide range of sizes. The legendary Double Pumper, the universal 600-cfm 1850 models, the Dominator, and the Avenger are the leading carburetors in the high-performance engine market. To many car owners, the operation, components, and rebuilding procedures remain a mystery. Yet, many carburetors need to be rebuilt and properly set up for a particular engine package. Veteran engine building expert Mike Mavrigian guides you through each important stage of the rebuilding process, so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, he shows you each critical stage for cleaning sensitive components and installing parts. With this book you can get the carb set up and performing at its best. And, if desired, you can move to advanced levels of tuning and modifying these carbs. If you want to quickly and expertly rebuild your Holley and get back on the road, this book is a vital addition to your performance library.

Author Mike Mavrigian guides you through each important stage of the Holley carb rebuilding process, so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In addition, he explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range and high-speed circuit operation, specialty tools, and available parts.

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