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Joe KCMO · 02-04-2014, 07:17 PM

I have a Holley Model 59 mounted on a stock rebuilt 1939 Ford engine. I am having difficulty making the engine idol and accelerate without an occasional backfire. The engine has a stock helmet distributor with points set to 0.16". Top three questions for me?

1. I cannot get to idle slow. Idle screws all the way in do not make much difference for adjusting idle.

2. Is 0.16" optimum for points.

3. For this motor which is the better carburetor 91-99 or a model 59?

Help with any of these would be appreciated. I gave up on searching, sorry.

02-04-2014, 07:17 PM	#1
Joe KCMO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 423	Holley Model 59 Diagnosis I have a Holley Model 59 mounted on a stock rebuilt 1939 Ford engine. I am having difficulty making the engine idol and accelerate without an occasional backfire. The engine has a stock helmet distributor with points set to 0.16". Top three questions for me? 1. I cannot get to idle slow. Idle screws all the way in do not make much difference for adjusting idle. 2. Is 0.16" optimum for points. 3. For this motor which is the better carburetor 91-99 or a model 59? Help with any of these would be appreciated. I gave up on searching, sorry.