Holley question

[Joseph K.]

Just tried to start car brought up to op temp but when applying gas motor acts as if fuel starved and dies. Acts like its just gulping air. The car has set all winter spring and summer................any ideas? L79

[William C.]

Re: Holley question

Sounds like the accelerator pump is bad. If you crack the accelerator you should see fuel spray from the nozzels. This is with the engine running or off.

[William C.]

Re: Holley question

What did you do with the gas during the months the car wasn't in use?

[Joseph K.]

Re: Holley question

Thanks for the reply I believe I have another accel pump in a box somewhere and will change it out on sunday. I put Stabil in my gas tank at years end along with what gas is left in the tank usually less than 2 gallons. Never had any issues before and have owned car 30+ years.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Holley question

Thanks for the reply I believe I have another accel pump in a box somewhere and will change it out on sunday. I put Stabil in my gas tank at years end along with what gas is left in the tank usually less than 2 gallons. Never had any issues before and have owned car 30+ years.

for long term use i would buy the holly "green" pump diaphragm,part# 135-10 as it is for use with alky. they cost a lot more but will not dry up and harden like the "black" ones will over time with alky in the gasoline.

[Joseph K.]

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Thanks for the tip. Will order one on monday.