New Edelbrock - 2k idle, need help!

[Bowtie Bomber]

Hey guys I just bought a 600 cfm electric choke edelbrock and just put it on my '82 Silverado. For some reason it idles WAY to high, it idles at 2k RPM. I'm a Holley guy so this is a new ball park for me. Can anyone help me out? I need to get this done before sun down.

[VileZambonie]

Did you hook up the vacuum line for the brake booster in the back of the carb?

[TexasRed]

Sounds like a vacuum leak.

[Bowtie Bomber]

Did you hook up the vacuum line for the brake booster in the back of the carb?

After looking around the carb, I realized there was a plug hole for an optional power brake setup. So I looked in the box, found the plug for it and plugged it up. She runs AWESOME now! 800 RPM Idle, GREAT response and I get wayyy better fuel mileage. I really don't know why I was bothering with that Holley I had. I guess you where right Vile when you recommended an Edelbrock for a carb.

Thanks!

[TexasRed]

What's wrong with a holley? I mean besides usually jetted too high (even for Houston which is lower than sea level), a power valve system which offers less driveability than a rod and spring enrichment system (even if you go to a dual stage), getting fuel all over the manifold when you want to change jets, gaskets below the fuel level (which can cause a leak if the gaskets don't seal), and the requirement of having the secondaries deliver fuel/air to keep the fuel in the secondary bowls fresh among other issues.

Glad you got it running good.

[lowriderbowtie]

only problem ive had with edelbrock carbs is after time, thoes idle adjustment screws on the front back them selfs out from vibration.  im happy with my 1406 on my truck, great carbs