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©2010 Edelbrock LLC

Brochure #63-0170 

Part #1801-1806,1812, 1813, 1825, 1826
Rev. 6/10 - AJ/mc

Page 6 of 6

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10. Mark air cleaner stud for proper length, remove from carburetor and

cut with hack saw. Deburr stud and re-install in carburetor 

(See

Fig. 11)

.

11. Re-check all linkage for smooth operation.

12. Re-connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

13. Start the engine and check for fuel or vacuum leaks. With engine at

normal operating temperature and choke fully open, set idle speed
and mixture screws (see carburetor Owner’s Manual).

CAUTION:

Be alert to carburetor flooding. Flooding can be

caused by dirt, small particles of hose cuttings, floats and
inlet needles which have settled during shipping. When the
fuel pump is turned on or when the engine is first started,
watch closely for signs of flooding. If flooding occurs, turn
engine off immediately and lightly tap on the side of the
carburetor that is flooding, in the rear needle and seat area
with a rawhide mallet or wooden handle of a hammer. Start
engine and see if flooding continues, if so refer to owner’s
manual.

WARNING:

NEVER POUR FUEL DIRECTLY DOWN THE

CARBURETOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE
ENGINE! THIS MAY CAUSE A BACKFIRE AND POSSIBLE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, RESULTING IN ENGINE OR
VEHICLE DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.

ADJUSTING THE AIR VALVE SECONDARY

1.

With Torx drive (T15) and flat blade screw driver in place, loosen
Torx screw, make sure flat blade is secure to prevent loss of spring
pressure 

(See Fig 12)

.

2.

If you lose spring pressure, turn flat blade screw counter-clockwise
until the air valve reaches closed position plus 1-1/2 turns to
achieve the factory setting.

NOTE:

Turn only 1 full turn beyond closed position for

1803/1804 factory setting. For single carb applications, set
1803/1804 carburetors to 1-1/2 turns past closed position.

3.

The factory setting is the most common setting. If additional tuning
is required, turn the air valve screw counter-clockwise to make the
air valve open later, it is not recommend to go beyond one turn more
than the factory setting, or more than 2-1/2 turns past the closed
position.

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

Torx

Flat Blade

Summary of Contents for 1801

Page 1: ...4 These 500 CFM carburetors are calibrated for out of the box performance on dual quad applications ONLY For single carb applications you should use carburetor 1801 or 1802 If you already have carburetor 1803 or 1804 you can recalibrate the carburetor prior to use Calibration Kit 1486 contains all jets and rods necessary to recalibrate 1803 or 1804 carburetors Edelbrock has found the following to ...

Page 2: ...28 Banjo Fuel Fitting 8089 If required for fuel line clearance New Air Cleaner Edelbrock 1221 or 4221 recommended Air cleaner spacer 8092 3 4 If using stock air cleaner Choke cable kit manual choke carburetors Throttle Linkage Kits for Ford or Chrysler applications see Carburetor Preparation section Step 1 Electrical connectors electric choke carburetors Carburetor adapter for other than square bo...

Page 3: ... 4 2010 Edelbrock LLC Brochure 63 0170 Part 1801 1806 1812 1813 1825 1826 Rev 6 10 AJ mc Page 3 of 6 BEFORE REMOVING OLD CARBURETOR 1 Determine if the distributor vacuum port is timed no vacuum at idle or full vacuum present at idle With the engine fully warmed up and idling pull the vacuum hose off of the carb and feel for vacuum by putting your finger on the vacuum port See Fig 2 If your distrib...

Page 4: ...heir location NOTE There should be a maximum of one wire to the electric choke and one to the idle compensator solenoid If applicable Any other electrical wiring attached to your carburetor indicates a computer controlled engine and any Edelbrock carburetor will not function correctly on computer controlled applications 6 Disconnect the heater tube from the choke housing if so equipped Edelbrock c...

Page 5: ...p for example then choke blade must be fixed open To lock open use a stiff piece of wire between the choke lever and the mounting bracket Fold the wire to double its thickness about one inch from one end Insert the wire in the choke lever hold choke blade in the wide open position and tighten cable clamp on folded end of wire CARBURETOR INSTALLATION 1 Remove rag from intake manifold and install ne...

Page 6: ... the rear needle and seat area with a rawhide mallet or wooden handle of a hammer Start engine and see if flooding continues if so refer to owner s manual WARNING NEVER POUR FUEL DIRECTLY DOWN THE CARBURETOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE THIS MAY CAUSE A BACKFIRE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE RESULTING IN ENGINE OR VEHICLE DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY AND OR DEATH ADJUSTING THE AIR VALVE SE...

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