03-25-2017, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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Needle valve
What is the best needle valve for Holley 94.
Rubber tip , brass tip or that disc type thing ? Ari |
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In my opinion, the rubber tip needles tend to stick. At least that has been my experience. That "disc type thing" you question... if that is a Groose Jet, I have had those stick closed. Me? The good old "old fashioned" brass needle and seat can't be beat.
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03-25-2017, 01:26 PM | #3 |
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I have found this particular type of Groose Jet valve to be excellent.
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Re: Needle valve
Rubber tipped float needles are often not "fuel proof", particularly if old stock. Since all gas now has some alcohol in it, brass is best.
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Me? I'd never use them although I realize a lot of guys have been very happy to.
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03-26-2017, 01:56 AM | #7 |
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I have never used that Groose Jet , now I have those Roto Disc valves in my 3x2 and one is leaking .
IŽll check it today why. |
03-26-2017, 09:15 AM | #8 |
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I bought three kits last year and they must have the roto disc, because they aren't the groose or the needle/seat. Disc in a cage type of affair. I have been having fuel starvations lately and hadn't thought about that disc.
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This is what I have in mine.....
https://www.daytonaparts.com/daytona...oat-valve.html Works perfectly. |
03-26-2017, 02:20 PM | #10 |
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That Daytona Float valve looks interesting.
I did check those Roto discs and all did leak 2 just a little and 1 little more. I have had those maybe 8 years , but now I did change them for needle type. |
03-26-2017, 06:40 PM | #11 |
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English Stromberg 97s have a ball type valve. I have had good luck with them.
I do not know if they are a gross valve. John |
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I only use the brass needle.
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12-10-2018, 11:41 AM | #14 |
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Actually the seat is brass, and the needle is stainless steel. It's what came originally in at least the 94's. I use the originals since the don't really wear out (unless they look questionable). I have seen NOS ones on EBAY before. You might try Mike's Carburetor Parts or Charlie ny on the Ford Barn to get a steel needle.
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