Question:
After driving my vehicle for a period of time, and after shutting off the engine I sometimes encounter a hard to start situation (engine cranks over several times before starting) and it usually occurs within a window of 15 minutes to one hour. What can I do to resolve this situation?

Answer:
Chances are you are experiencing heat soak, compounded by today’s blended fuels. Following are some things to keep in mind in an attempt to alleviate this situation.

• Ensure that your fuel line is routed away from your exhaust and or block. This will help alleviate excessive fuel temperature in the supply line that can directly relate to pressure building in the line resulting in the needle and seat being overridden by the pressure causing a flooding condition.
• Remember, heat rises and when the vehicle’s engine is turned off, the rising heat can easily penetrate the carburetor and cause the fuel in the float bowls to expand and eventually boil or percolate.

Resolution:
If hood clearance permits (air-cleaner top to the underside of the hood) then consider installing a heat insulator gasket between the carburetor and the intake manifold. This will create an effective barrier between the hot intake and the carburetor. Here are a few tips when selecting a heat insulator spacer.

• Aluminum spacers offer little if any protection against heat soak.
• Wood fiber laminate, black phenolic plastic and heat insulator gaskets provide great insulation.
• If hood clearance is limited, the following three part numbers are recommended.
• #9265 open design best suited for single plane intakes (.320” thick)
• #9266 best suited for dual plane intakes (.320” thick)
• #9267 best suited for dual quad intakes with 4-hole style carb pad quantity of two (.125” thick)

For additional heat insulators in sizes from 1/2” – 2.00” please visit this link on our website. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/install_items/adapters_spacers.shtml.

Got a technical question? If so, you can rely on our Technical Support Department for the right answer. The Edelbrock Tech staff is here Monday through Friday, 7 am – 5 pm PST to answer all your questions. You can reach them by phone at 1-800-416-8628 or you can visit our Tech Center for a complete listing of installation instructions, videos and FAQ’s .

Ohio Technical College (OTC)  has partnered with Edelbrock for the second year in a row to host a Carburetor Challenge during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011.

During the challenge, 15 local California high school teams from Monterey, Seaside, Castroville, San Jose, Hollister and San Andreas will tear down, inspect and re-assemble an Edelbrock carburetor.  The contest will be held on Turn three in the Edelbrock trailer.  OTC will award a $1,500 scholarship to each participant, while the four fastest teams will compete in a final challenge to earn prizes including Edelbrock gear, Matco tools and tuition scholarships.  The 1st place winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship; 2nd place $4,000; 3rd place $3,000; and 4th place $2,000. The Carburetor Challenge starts at 10 a.m. with the awards ceremony beginning at 4 p.m.

“After hosting a popular carburetor challenge at the recent San Diego County Fair held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, we encourage additional California high school students to attend the Edelbrock Carburetor Challenge in Monterey and show their passion for the automotive industry,” said Tom King, director of enrollment management at OTC. In addition to the challenge, Ohio Technical College instructor Steve McBride will be onsite to meet and talk with students interested in learning about the programs the college offers.

For more information on the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, visit www.mazdaraceway.com

Carb Cash Promotion - $25 cash back

Edelbrock is excited to announce the “Carb Cash” consumer promotion. Edelbrock will send consumers $25 cash-back with the proof of purchase on select Performer Series carburetors – July 1 through September 30, 2011.

Edelbrock’s VP of Sales and Marketing, Steve Whipple states, “Our ‘Carb Cash’ promotion is a great opportunity for Edelbrock consumers to purchase the best street performance carburetor on the market at a competitive price. Edelbrock Performer Series carburetors have offered American made quality and outstanding performance right out of the box for over 20 years.”

Eligible Edelbrock Performer Series carburetors include 500cfm #1403 and #1404; 600cfm #1405, and #1406; and 750 cfm #1407.

Performer Series Carburetor $25 Cash-Back Rebate:
• $25.00 cash-back rebate with valid proof of purchase on select Performer Series carburetors
• Eligible carburetors include 500cfm Performer Series #1403, #1404, 600cfm Performer Series #1405, #1406 and 750cfm Performer Series #1407
• Valid on new carburetors purchased July 1 through September 30, 2011
• All other Performer Series, Thunder Series AVS and Reconditioned carburetors are not eligible

For more information and to download a redemption form, visit the official promotional website at http://www.edelbrock.com/carbcash.

The OTC/Edelbrock Carburetor Challenge is a competition where local High
Schools compete by for scholarship money by tearing down a carburetor and
rebuilding it correctly in the shortest time. Extra time will be taken off
depending on how well the team does on their OTC-Edelbrock Carburetor tests.

There will be 5 heats of 4 teams in which the 4 fastest overall times will
go to the finals.  The top 3 teams will then win $5,000, $4,000 and $3,000
scholarships per team member for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

The Edelbrock Trailer will also be on hand with all our latest performance
products.

The heats are as follows:
HEAT 1: 11:00 AM
Fallbrook HS-Kevin Karnes: Jose Perez and Brandon Hampton
Bonita Vista HS-Ben Hazel: Travis Waller and Andrew Cuenca
Vista HS-Tim McCreary: Alan Reed and Marila Lish
Monte Vista HS-Mike Fleming: Joe Marlay and Gustavo Sanchez

HEAT 2: 12:00 PM
James Madison HS-Omar Sevilla: Francisco Rios and Joe Chancoy
Poway HS-Ken Faverty: William Golden and Jacob McKee
El Camino HS-Joshua Pianowski:Blake Marshall and Ransome Stoddard
Crawford HS-Carl Kingsbury:Joseph Torres and Natalie Mota

HEAT 3: 1:00 PM
Fallbrook HS-Kevin Karnes: Margaret Chung and Jesus Martin
Crawford HS-Carl Kingsbury:Andrew Blackshear and Mizraim Reyes
Monte Vista HS-Mike Fleming: Jeffrey Brito-Muniz and Johnathan Castro
El Camino HS- Joshua Pianowski: Angel Linares and Dustyn Hagerman

HEAT 4: 2:00 PM
Bonita Vista HS-Ben Hazel: David Estrada and Abel Gonzalez
Crawford HS-Carl Kingsbury: Jose Barrios and Roberto Mora
Vista HS-Tim McCreary: Payton Freeman and Fabian Ferrufino
Poway HS-Ken Faverty: Josh Ruskin and Nick Kornafel

HEAT 5: 3:00 PM
Bonita Vista HS-Ben Hazel: Tommy Hayes and Alex Haas
James Madison HS-Omar Sevilla: Joshua Dains and William Codaine
Vista HS-Tim McCreary: Britney Perkins and Taylor Dahl
El Camino HS-Joshua Pianowski: Arianna Hernandez and Andrew Asdel

FINALS: 4:00 PM (Top 4 fastest times including test scores will compete)

AWARDS 5:00 PM

Come out and show your support!

In This Issue

Get a Free air-cleaner, direct from Edelbrock when you purchase any new Edelbrock Performer or Thunder Series carb now through April 30.

E-Force unleashed check out the latest E-Force Superchargers for GM LS series.

Not sure what oil is right for your engine? Edelbrock gives you the facts on proper lubrication.

E-Street Madness – new crate  engines and top-end kits will get you ready for springtime performance.

Super Victor intakes for Big-block Chevy Racing – check out the latest in Race Intake designs.

Edelbrock Events – see where the Edelbrock Team will be in April.

Hurry – Buy any NEW Edelbrock Carburetor (Performer EPS or Thunder Series AVS) through Friday, April 30, 2010 and Edelbrock will send your choice of a FREE Air Cleaner – up to a $69.95 value! Choose chrome, black or dual-quad.

Edelbrock Performer and Thunder Series Carburetors deliver outstanding street performance. For a limited time Edelbrock is giving a FREE air cleaner with the purchase of a new Edelbrock Performer or Thunder Series carburetor. Reconditioned carburetors are excluded and not eligible for a free air cleaner. Dual-quad air cleaner #1235 requires the purchase of (2) carbs on the same sales receipt or a qualifying dual-quad carburetor and intake kit. See back redemption form for complete details.

HELPFUL LINKS

Browse Carburetors Applications & Specs

Download & print your mail-in redemption coupon

Review helpful tips for a successful rebate

Find authorized Edelbrock dealer near you

Send us your vehicle image and testimonial

For more info, please visit the Big Carb Deal Promotion Website

Metering Rod Removal

If you haven’t started already, it’s almost time to remove your car covers, dust off your hot rod, and get it ready for car shows, cruising and racing. Spring is rapidly approaching.  Two things really tip us off when our car-loving faithfuls begin the annual process of “getting their car ready”; 1. the clocks change, and 2. our tech-line lights up like the Christmas tree at a drag strip.  Edelbrock tech lines are flooded (no pun intended) with modders asking basic questions on how to get their Edelbrock Carburetor to function flawlessly.

In a day and age where information travels at the speed of light,  Edelbrock offers several great resources that will educate the average car guy or gal on “everything Edelbrock” when it comes to carburetion – including Carburetor Installation instruction sheets,  troubleshooting and tuning.  Resources such as carburetor FAQ’s, installation instructions, tech discussion, carb Owners Manual, and videos are available at a click of the mouse. Below, we will delve into specific situations such as hesitation and stumbling, off-idle surging and poor performance.  And for those of you who need to reach an Edelbrock Tech on the good old phone, we’re here M-F (7am – 5pm, PST) 800-416-8628.

Checking Float Level with a 7/16" Drill Bit

Visit the Edelbrock carburetor section

Visit the Edelbrock carburetor FAQ’s section

Visit the Edelbrock tech discussion section

Visit the Edelbrock installation instructions section

Click to open Carb Owners Manual (Adobe PDF format)

Watch Carburetor Installation and Tech Videos

1. Before you start part 1

2. Before you start part 2

3. Removal of old carburetor

4. Installation of your new Edelbrock carburetor part 1

5. Installation of your new Edelbrock carburetor part 2

6. Installation of your new Edelbrock carburetor part 3

7. Installation of your new Edelbrock carburetor part 4

8. Additional tuning part 1

9. Additional tuning part 2

10. Carb tuning – Idling/mixture screws dont work

11. Carb tuning – Fast idle adjustment

12. Carb tuning – Runs poorly under load

13. Carb tuning – Seeing or smelling gas

14. Carb tuning – Erratic idle and pinging

15. Carb tuning – Excessive high idle

16. Carb tuning – Automatic transmission not shifting

17. Carb tuning – Poor performance after several days

18. Carb tuning – Hesitation and stumbling

19. Carb tuning – Off-idle surging

Buy any NEW Edelbrock Carburetor (Performer EPS or Thunder Series AVS) February 15 – April 30, 2010 and Edelbrock will send your choice of a FREE Air Cleaner – up to a $69.95 value! Choose chrome, black or dual-quad.

Edelbrock Performer and Thunder Series Carburetors deliver outstanding street performance. For a limited time Edelbrock is giving a FREE air cleaner with the purchase of a new Edelbrock Performer or Thunder Series carburetor. Reconditioned carburetors are excluded and not eligible for a free air cleaner. Dual-quad air cleaner #1235 requires the purchase of (2) carbs on the same sales receipt or a qualifying dual-quad carburetor and intake kit. See back redemption form for complete details.

HELPFUL LINKS

Browse Carburetors Applications & Specs

Download & print your mail-in redemption coupon

Review helpful tips for a successful rebate

Find authorized Edelbrock dealer near you

Send us your vehicle image and testimonial

For more info, please visit the Big Carb Deal Promotion Website