Installation Instructions for 0-80586
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1. Flolicy The Veal E Sok of aa COMPETITION CARBURETORS MODEL 4500 HP DOMINATOR Installation and Adjustment Instructions WARNING These instructions must be read and fully understood before beginning installation Failure to follow these instructions may result in poor performance vehicle damage personal injury or death If these instructions are not fully understood installation should not be attempted NOTE These carburetors are not legal for use in California on any pollution controlled motor vehicle INTRODUCTION Holley Performance Products cannot and will not be responsible for any alleged or actual engine or other damage or other conditions resulting from misapplication of the carburetor described herein However it is our intent to provide the best possible products for our customer products that perform properly and satisfy your expectations Should you need information or parts assistance please contact our Technical Service Department at 1 270 781 9741 Monday through Friday 7 a m to 5 p m Central Time please have the part number of the product you purchased when you call REMOVAL OF OLD CARBURETOR WARNING Prior to and after installing your new carburetor manually operate the throttle lever checking for any sticking or binding Failure to do so may result in a runaway engine or a wide open throttle condition which could result in engine damage personal injury and or death NOTE Make a visual insp2. from dirt WARNING Failure to cover the intake opening with a clean towel could result in dirt or debris entering the engine Dirt or debris in the induction system can cause engine damage which may necessitate in a complete engine overhaul 7 Remove the gasket from the intake Remove any gasket material that may have adhered to the manifold DO NOT gouge the intake manifold sealing surface during removal of old gasket material 8 Remove the shop towels from the intake and vacuum out the intake channel to ensure no dirt or debris is left in the intake system Place a clean shop towel over the entire intake opening until you are ready to install the new carburetor FLUSHING YOUR VEHICLES FUEL LINE During fuel line installation be careful to avoid introducing any dirt particles which could enter the fuel inlet and jam open the needle and seat resulting in the carburetor flooding malfunctioning and or possible engine fire To prevent contamination from entering your new carburetor the fuel line must be flushed of rust dirt and other debris 1 Disconnect the wire that runs from the ignition switch to the positive side of the coil DO NOT allow this terminal to contact any metal surfaces causing a ground Cover the end of the wire terminal with electrical tape DANGER ALLOWING THE END OF THE COIL WIRE TO CONTACT A METAL SURFACE CAUSING A GROUND MAY LEAD TOA SPARK ALLOWING VOLATILE GASOLINE VAPORS TO IGNITE CAUSING AN EXPLOSION OR F
3. is extremely close for most applications 2 In most cases it will be unnecessary to increase jet size more than four numbers greater than out of the box jetting However exceptions could arise when the carburetor is mounted on a very large volume plenum ram manifold 3 Carburetors are calibrated at 70 at sea level Decrease the jet size one number approx 002 for approximately every 2000 ft increase in altitude Increase jet size one number for every 35 drop in temperature 4 Holley jets are broached flowed and stamped according to flow rate Never drill jets this seriously alters flow characteristics Stamped numbers are reference flow numbers and DO NOT indicate drill size 5 Spark plugs provide the best indication of proper jetting Allow plugs to cool before jumping to conclusions AIR BLEEDS Experimenting with air bleeds is not recommended and should only be attempted by an expert carb tuner Countless hours of testing have been performed on expensive flow stands to obtain the proper bleed size for a given calibration It is unlikely that a better air bleed calibration can be obtained however the 4500 HP dominators are equipped with removable air bleeds Here is some basic knowledge of how air bleeds work The main or high speed air bleeds affect the entire range of the main metering system The purpose of the main metering system and main air bleeds is to emulsify the fuel before entering the discharge nozzle to be outlet
4. IRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND OR DEATH 2 Remove the shop towel placed over the intake manifold before cranking the engine WARNING Failure to remove the shop towel from the intake manifold before cranking may result in the shop towel being sucked into the engine resulting in serious engine damage WARNING Wear eye protection when performing this step Failure to wear eye protection can result in gasoline or other contaminates entering the eye which could result in permanent eye damage and or blindness 3A Mechanical Fuel Pump Place the end of the fuel line in a clean metal container and crank the engine When approximately 1 pint 16 ounces of fuel has been flushed examine the fuel for contamination i e dirt rust rubber flakes etc Repeat process if necessary until the fuel is free of contamination 3B Electric Fuel Pump Place the end of the fuel line in a clean metal container Activated the pump by turning on the ignition switch When approximately 1 pint 16 ounces of fuel has been flushed examine the fuel for contamination i e dirt rust rubber flakes etc Repeat process if necessary until the fuel is free of contamination The fuel pump may turn off after running for a few seconds In this case turn the ignition switch off and on to cycle the pump and flush the line DANGER DO NOT USE GLASS STYROFOAM OR PLASTIC TO CAPTURE FUEL USE ONLY A CLEAN METAL CONTAINER FAILURE TO USE A METAL CONTAINER MAY RESUL
5. SING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS INJURY AND OR DEATH NOTE See Figure 10 for air bleed locations and identification It is recommended that all jet sizes be documented before any tuning of the air bleeds or main jets is started Below is a chart for recording the jet and air bleed sizes for your 4500 HP Dominator carburetor as shipped from Holley Should you adjust the air bleed size or main jet size this chart will allow the tuner to return the carburetor to the original jetting Please place this information in a safe place along with any other documentation for your carburetor AIR BLEED Ws ee a 4 _ i e IDLE AIR BLEED f j f k lt f i va s f y 7 E E l Ja z INTERMEDIATE J i _ INTERMEDIATE MS AIR BLEED mage i Ss T AIR BLEED a eee M P oe a SN MAIN HIGH SPEED 7 AIR BLEEDS 3 oe oe io o E SS ESE INTERMEDIATE AIR BLEED H ae IDLEAIRBLEED a ae cps INTERMEDIATE AIR BLEED Figure 10 Main _ ide intermediate HighSpeed _ Main idle _Intermediate High Speed GENERAL INFORMATION This instruction sheet cannot contain all of the information which may be desired by some individuals Further clarification is available in HOLLEY CARBURETORS published by H P books and available at your Holley distributor P N 36 73 1 An in line fuel filter should be installed between the fuel pump and the carburetor Recommended fuel pressure should be set
6. T IN FUEL SPILLAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY AND OR DEATH DANGER FLUSH FUEL LINES ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AND AWAY FROM ALL SOURCES OF HEAT OR FLAME FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE GASOLINE VAPORS TO IGNITE RESULTING IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND OR DEATH INSTALLATION OF NEW CARBURETOR WARNING Holley Performance Products highly recommends that a quality fuel filter be installed with any replacement carburetor to catch any dirt that may still remain in the system Any dirt that may enter the carburetor can cause the carburetor to flood or malfunction A carburetor that has a malfunction caused by dirt in the system due to negligence of the owner will void the warranty 1 Install a flange gasket on the manifold If a spacer is being used the order will be flange gasket spacer and another flange gasket over the manifold stud bolts WARNING The carburetor should be installed directly onto its manifold without an adapter whenever possible Sometimes an adapter can create problems with hood clearance airflow throttle linkage fuel line attachment and or fuel mixture distribution However if an adapter is required one is available through your Holley distributor under P N 17 9 which adapts the Model 4500 to AFB Holley square flange manifolds Adapter height is 2 1 4 inches 2 Place the carburetor in position over the four stud bolts and sec
7. at 7 1 2 psi maximum 5 psi minimum Fuel pressures above 7 1 2 psi can create severe fuel control problems and are not recommended 2 Fuel lines should be a minimum of 3 8 A non restrictive open element air cleaner Holley P N 120 102 can be used with the Model 4500 s Copyright 2001 Holley 199R 9786 2 Date 4 03 01 Performance Products Inc 6
8. bowls to fill This procedure can prevent a power valve blow out Reconnect coil wire when finished Electric fuel pumps let the fuel bowls fill in stages by turning the ignition on and then off Let fuel pump run for a few seconds at a time This procedure can prevent the needle from being forced up at an angle not allowing the needle to seat properly 2 Remove the sight plug from the fuel bowl 3 Start the vehicle 4 Loosen the lock screw at the top of the assembly 5 Turn the adjusting nut while holding the screw in place until the fuel level is at the bottom of the sight plug hole even with the threads A slight trickle can be seen at the threads Turn the adjusting nut clockwise to lower the fuel level and counter clockwise to raise the fuel level 6 Tighten the lock screw while holding the adjustment nut Figure 3 7 Replace the sight plug and finger tighten 8 Flush the fuel bowl by revving the engine a few times with the transmission in neutral 9 Remove the sight plug to confirm your setting A slight trickle should be seen at the threads Adjust if necessary 10 Replace the sight plug and tighten IDLE SPEED SCREW The idle speed screw in most cases is the only screw you should adjust The Idle screw controls the throttle plate position at idle which in turn raises or lowers the engine rpm by allowing more or less air fuel mixture into the engine It does not control the air fuel mixture Here are the proper st
9. cient time so that the secondary main nozzles can start up and deliver fuel to the engine after the secondary throttles are opened If the 4 nozzles do not start by the time the pump shot expires bogging will result To apply the information above follow these steps for tuning the accelerator pump PUMP CAM PUMP CAM MOUNTING SCREW TWO LOCATIONS Figure 7 1 Change pump shooters until the smallest diameter nozzle which provides the crispest response is found 2 Then change the pump cams and locations until the right cam is found that provides even more response 3 Finally change the pump shooter once again until the crisp response is maximized NOTE Ifa nozzle size is desired that seems in between the nozzle sizes provided then the nozzle can be drilled to the desired size by using a wire drill held in a pin vise 4 At this point there should be no bogs flat spots or black smoke SHOOTER SIZE indicating excessive richness when accelerating at wide open throttle STAMPED HERE from a standing start JETTING MAIN JETS Due to varied applications that a universal performance carburetor will work with no additional tuning jets have been included However a few tips on jetting are provided to help you understand their purpose Holley s Quick Change Fuel Bowls P N 34 24 are recommended if repeated changes or experimentation with the main jets will be performed 1 Out of the box jetting
10. e starts WARNING DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Cranking longer than 15 seconds can overheat the starter resulting in premature starter failure 2 After starting the engine check fuel lines and inlet fittings for possible fuel leaks WARNING If any fuel leakage or weeping is detected shut off the engine immediately and wipe up any fuel Locate the source of the leak and correct before proceeding any further TUNING AND ADJUSTMENT Before you begin to tune your carburetor for your particular vehicle you must get a FEEL for your vehicle s performance so that any changes you make Good or Bad will be readily apparent Be patient and make only one change at a time so that only that change can be fully analyzed This cannot be overemphasized as there are no short cuts to peak performance Recording each change and the resulting performance increase or decrease will provide you with a Handbook of how vehicle performance is affected by individual carburetor adjustments This may be helpful in the future or on other applications FUEL LEVEL Float Level Figure 1 Figure 2 The float s controls the fuel delivery however if the float s is not properly adjusted a fuel starvation or a flooding affect could result This operation is difficult to do accurately on a rough idling vehicle 1 For the mechanical fuel pump remove coil wire and crank engine over for 10 seconds to allow fuel
11. ection of the carburetor looking for any missing parts bent levers or any possible shipping damage 1 Remove the air cleaner 2 Label all connections to the carburetor such as fuel line PCV vacuum and spark distributor vacuum 3 After labeling all connections to the carburetor carefully disconnect all hoses and lines When removing the fuel line slide a rubber cap plug over the end to prevent fuel from running out which may create a fire hazard Use a clean metal container to collect any spilled fuel DANGER DO NOT SMOKE WHEN WORKING AROUND GASOLINE OR GASOLINE VAPORS EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES AN OPEN FLAME SPARK AND OR EXTREME HEAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY DEATH AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4 Remove the throttle linkage and automatic transmission controls from the throttle lever Disassemble and save the throttle return spring 5 Remove the two front and two rear attaching manifold flange nuts Remove the throttle cable bracket if so equipped located at the right rear attaching bolt Remove the carburetor by lifting it straight upward Sometimes the carburetor can stick to the manifold gasket requiring it to be pried loose Before prying double check to make sure all the carburetor attaching bolts and connections have been removed 6 Place clean shop towels or rags into the manifold opening to prevent dirt or debris from entering the engine Keep exposed ends of vacuum and fuel lines free
12. eps for setting the engines idle speed 1 Find the proper idle rom on the underhood decal of your vehicle If this decal is not available find a service manual that references your vehicle and engine and find the recommended idle rpm 2 Start the engine and allow it to warm up 3 Connect a tachometer if your vehicle is not so equipped 4 Make sure the parking brake is on and the wheels are blocked Place the automatic transmission in drive or the manual transmission in neutral 5 Ifthe idle speed is slower than recommended turn the screw clockwise to speed up the rpm If the idle speed is too fast turn the idle screw counter clockwise to slow down This adjustment should be made to both the primary and secondary screws in equal amounts so that the throttle plates are opened the same amount z i w er e a i r P t hi h a t ah k i i i PRIMARY IDLE _ SPEED SCREW gt gt th 2 i i SECONDARY IDLE SPEED SCREW IDLE MIXTURE NEEDLES Idle mixture needles control the air fuel mixture at idle The amount of air fuel mixture used at idle is controlled by engine vacuum So when tuning the idle mixture you are actually tuning for best manifold vacuum Idle mixture needles are found on the metering blocks Your carburetor will have four idle mixture needles one for each venturi this is known as four corner idle If you change one idle mixture needle you are required to a TS change the othe
13. into the air stream in the venturi The fuel air mixture becomes leaner as air bleed size is increased Decreasing the size of the main air bleeds will decrease pressure across the main jet which in turn will pull more fuel through the main system creating a richer fuel air mixture The main or high speed air bleeds also act as an anti siphon or siphon breaker so fuel does not continue to discharge or dribble into the venturi after airflow is reduced or stopped At high speeds the fuel air mixture must be on the rich side to prevent damage to the engine The idle system supplies fuel at idle and low speeds The idle system requires a richer mixture than at cruise speed Unless the idle mixture is richer a slow and irregular combustion will occur know as a rough idle Decreasing the idle air bleed size richens the idle mixture by increasing the pressure drop in the system Increasing idle air bleed size leans the idle mixture by reducing the pressure drop across the idle air bleeds The same conditions can be created by backing out the idle mixture screws which will increase the pressure across the idle air bleeds pushing 5 more fuel from the idle well creating a richer fuel air ratio The Idle mixture screw is the only adjustment recommended for controlling the idle fuel air mixture richness or leanness The intermediate idle system if equipped is designed to provide extra fuel between idle and the main system operation As the throttle is opened
14. past idle transfer slot the manifold vacuum that was being applied to the idle system is greatly reduced Because of the large venturi in these carburetors air flow is not sufficient enough to start the main system the intermediate system fills this gap eliminating any flat spots in transition from idle to wide open throttle One thing to note about the intermediate system is that it will continue to operate even at wide open throttle This must be considered when tuning the main jets Since the intermediate system is activated by pressure changing the air bleeds will adjust the richness of the fuel air mixture Decreasing the intermediate air bleed size richens the intermediate idle mixture by increasing the pressure drop in the system Increasing the intermediate air bleed size leans the intermediate idle mixture by reducing the pressure drop across the intermediate air bleeds WARNING ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIR BLEEDS IS NOT RECOMMENDED AIR BLEED ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A COMPETENT MECHANIC WITH A COMPLETE AND THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF CARBURETORS FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE REQUIREMENTS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS MAY RESULT INA LEAN ENGINE CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS INJURY AND OR DEATH WARNING AIR BLEED SIZES SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED MORE THAN SIX 6 SIZES IN ANY ONE DIRECTION FROM THE ORIGINAL AIR BLEEDS AS SHIPPED FROM HOLLEY AIR BLEED ADJUSTMENT BEYOND SIX 6 SIZES COULD RESULT IN ALEAN ENGINE CAU
15. r idle mixture needles the same amount Here are the il S OLE MIXTURE SCREW proper steps for setting the idle mixture needles au a ONE IDLE MIXURE SCREW J il H ON EACH SIDE OF BOTH Fae METERING BLOCKS 1 Attach the vacuum gauge to the manifold vacuum port usually at the rear of the carburetor and on the throttle body 2 Adjust each idle mixture screw the same amount to achieve the highest possible vacuum reading without increasing the idle speed screw 3 Now that the idle mixture is set it may be necessary to go back and reset the idle speed using the idle speed screw Continue back and forth between the tuning of the idle mixture needles and idle speed screws until little change is noticed in manifold vacuum and idle speed is correct Figure 6 ACCELERATOR PUMP The accelerator pump s purpose is to make up for the lag in fuel delivery to enable the engine speed to increase in response to throttle opening Differences in vehicle weight transmissions and rear axle ratios affect the amount of fuel and the delivery rate that should be provided by the accelerator pump This may necessitate the customizing of your accelerator pump to your vehicle and its use NOTE The old saying if a little is good a lot is better does not apply to the proper tuning of the accelerator pump Your car s performance can be just as bad if it receives too much fuel too soon as if it receives too little fuel too late Two fac
16. tors that affect the accelerator pump s delivery is the pump cam and the pump shooter discharge nozzle The pump cam determines the total volume of fuel and affects delivery rate the pump shooter affects delivery rate and helps determine the duration of the shot The pump cams purchased separately Holley P N 20 80 have two operating locations and Holley P N 20 81 has one operating location This provides for several distinct delivery rates The 20 80 pump cam is designed to give a quick early shot of fuel but it does not empty the pump The 20 81 pump cam design delivers an early fuel shot and continues until the pump empties The pump shooters have a number stamped on their casting which designates the shooter size in thousandths of an inch i e a 25 shooter has a 025 discharge orifice The smaller diameter nozzles lengthen the pump shot duration and are used with heavier vehicles or with vehicles equipped with lower numerical rear axle ratios Larger diameter nozzles 035 037 shorten the pump shot duration but deliver a greater initial volume of fuel These sizes should be used on applications where engine speed will increase rapidly vehicles with good power to weight ratios Best acceleration is achieved when the accelerator pump delivers the lean best power air fuel ratio to the engine not when the maximum volume of fuel is supplied Keep in mind when tuning an HP Dominator the secondary accelerator pump must supply fuel for a suffi
17. ure in place Tighten in a criss cross pattern to 60 in lbs Be careful not to overtighten the nuts WARNING Overtightening the carburetor manifold flange hold down nuts may result in a warped or cracked carburetor throttle body The carburetor hold down nuts should be tightened down progressively in a criss cross pattern to 60 inch Ibs so that vacuum leaks are prevented and to avoid causing damage to the throttle body A carburetor that has been damaged due to negligence of the owner will void the warranty 3 Connect the fuel lines throttle linkage and return springs Operate linkage to assure correct travel by fully opening and closing the throttle by hand 4 Attach all vacuum lines where necessary Not all model 4500 s have vacuum connections however some model 4500s are equipped with two vacuum tubes The larger tube at the base of the carburetor provides full manifold vacuum at idle Use this for PCV power brake etc The smaller tube attached to the metering block is timed spark vacuum provided anytime after off idle The distributor is usually attached here Plastic T s available through the Holley Performance Catalog may be used to complete the installation STARTING 1 Without operating the throttle crank the engine It may take 15 to 30 seconds of cranking to allow the fuel bowls of the carburetor to fill If the engine does not start stop cranking open and close the throttle twice and crank again until the engin
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