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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-01-2014, 07:12 PM
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Posted By scicala
Re: Need help holley 1904

Yes, all carburetors for Loadomatic systems used ported and venturi vacuum combined whether they were SCV or non SCV. 1, 2 and 4 barrels.

Sal
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-30-2014, 06:47 PM
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Posted By scicala
Re: Need help holley 1904

I would say the best to probably do is keep the original vacuum spark valve carbs, or Loadomatic carbs that do not have a spark valve. Then modify them for ported vacuum (eliminate venturi vacuum)....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-28-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By scicala
Re: Need help holley 1904

I believe the 2nd vacuum port in the manifold may have been incase the car had power brakes. Would be rare on a 6 cyl. car, but possible. Just a guess. The V-8's in 1955 used a T-type brass fitting...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-28-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,888
Posted By scicala
Re: Need help holley 1904

I apologize for coming across a little over-defensive. I get carried away once in a while. Bottom line is, I agree the car will probably run good enough with the Edsel carb (spark control valve). I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-28-2014, 12:30 PM
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Posted By scicala
Re: Need help holley 1904

The Laodomatic systems on '52 thru '57 Ford 215 and 223 6 cyls. used carbs without a spark valve to open and shut off the manifold vacuum signal. They use a combination of ported vacuum and venturi...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-27-2014, 09:13 PM
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Posted By scicala
Re: Need help holley 1904

Great info from Dobie Gillis. Also wanted to add that the 1952 thru 1957 215 and 223 Ford 6 cyl. engines used the Holley 1904 and they did not have a spark control valve. They were still the...
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