Building Links Part 1
Building a set of adjustable ARB (anti roll bar) or stabilizer bar links isn’t a difficult task.
Building a set of adjustable ARB (anti roll bar) or stabilizer bar links isn’t a difficult task.
To conclude this series, we’ll remove the bowls and metering blocks from these carbs and look inside.
This time, we’ll examine throttle shafts, baseplates and a not-so-little thing called a “by-pass valve” found on the XP series carbs.
This time around, we’ll dig into the float bowls, accelerator pumps and more.
What we’ll look at here are the differences in the big Holley 4150 carburetors – all with 1.750-inch diameter throttle bores.
Plumbing is obviously important, but you simply cannot ignore the fact the electricals are essential too.
Now, performing a burnout in a car isn’t that tough with an automatic. Doing the same thing with a stick is another matter, and that’s where a line lock or roll control enters the equation.
A lifter simply cannot be allowed to expire, because that certainly signals the end of the race.
When it comes to mechanical roller lifters for a serious effort engine, there’s a lot of choice out there. But there’s also a catch: Some of the offerings just might prove to have a wee bit more hype than performance.
Our resident hot rod builder Wayne Scraba’s Sleeper Nova is looking a little more hot rod and little less ‘little old lady’.