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85 k10 bogs when off-roading with hill climbs

Old Aug 13, 2022 | 8:07 PM
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Default 85 k10 bogs when off-roading with hill climbs

My k10 bog like it’s low on torque doesn’t quit just Rlly low rpm’s has 4.11 gearing just carry’s itself up but barely. It has a edle Brock 650 jetted for offroad
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Old Aug 14, 2022 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by max2007
My k10 bog like it’s low on torque doesn’t quit just Rlly low rpm’s has 4.11 gearing just carry’s itself up but barely. It has a edle Brock 650 jetted for offroad
I'm a fan of Holley's, but at least you don't have a Quadrjet or a Thermoquad. I'd run the floats on the low-side for serious off roading. You may well need to rejet it, as well, no matter who did the jetting. With 4.11's you are doing good for off-roading.
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Old Aug 14, 2022 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by oilcanhenry
I'm a fan of Holley's, but at least you don't have a Quadrjet or a Thermoquad. I'd run the floats on the low-side for serious off roading. You may well need to rejet it, as well, no matter who did the jetting. With 4.11's you are doing good for off-roading.
well how would I adjust the floats I know how to on holly
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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 4:50 AM
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Originally Posted by max2007
well how would I adjust the floats I know how to on holly
Thats one reason I like Holley's.
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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 4:11 PM
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Try this YouTube video for your 650 Edlebrock carburetor:

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