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  • @ThunderHead289
    @ThunderHead289 3 года назад +90

    Soo.... I apologize in advance gents, this is very tech heavy. I tried to video while I just did something I normally do, so we go over A TON 😅

    • @chicagovasko
      @chicagovasko 3 года назад +10

      No need to apologize for educating for free. I dig it.

    • @79beans347
      @79beans347 3 года назад +6

      Yeah to someone who doesn't know how to do this stuff it could be a lot to process, to us its like tying our shoes

    • @GHOSTYU2B
      @GHOSTYU2B 3 года назад +6

      i have been waiting for, and needing this video! you rock!

    • @backyardbassheadgarage
      @backyardbassheadgarage 3 года назад +4

      I followed along with ease, we are about to to start up an engine for the first time and this info was sooo helpful, thanks.

    • @Amerikanskis
      @Amerikanskis 3 года назад +3

      picking up tiny bits as I listen. you're original truck videos a few years back we're a real tipping point into me wanting to work on cars as a twenty-something guy who didn't grow up enough car people.

  • @perotekku
    @perotekku 3 года назад +21

    People who've been asking for an updated Holley video: "It's been 84 years..."
    Love it, thanks for the free knowledge, Luke!

  • @doctor2bob
    @doctor2bob 3 года назад +33

    I need me a tee shirt with "Boy, Uncle Luke Gon' learn ya today"

  • @Wrathoftanith
    @Wrathoftanith 3 года назад +28

    This explains so much that i didnt understand about carburetors. Thank you very much Luke. Extremely informative.

  • @dodge4x418
    @dodge4x418 3 года назад +4

    You say motors old and weak, but your vacuum gauge says nope I'm healthy. Great video. Thnx

  • @FeralPreacher
    @FeralPreacher 3 года назад +12

    All the little bites of information result in a sweet running and performing engine.
    Your process is well explained and accurate.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @rogjackson
    @rogjackson 3 года назад +10

    That distributor rotation technique for timing degree confirmation is interesting. I admit that I have not seen that before, at least that I can recall easily. I suppose it stands to reason. Nice touch Luke.

    • @jeremypike9153
      @jeremypike9153 3 года назад

      Pretty slick. I've seen people diagnose ignition system failures that way bet never to just get close on timing before running the engine.

  • @billpitts1034
    @billpitts1034 3 года назад

    Your videos are so great. Thank you for taking your time to clearly and easily explain all this tech. So much wealth of knowledge.

  • @BUILTFORDTOUGH79
    @BUILTFORDTOUGH79 3 года назад +1

    Really good tuning tips man. For anyone trying to learn carb tuning, this is a go to video for sure

  • @cooperbeazley9358
    @cooperbeazley9358 2 месяца назад

    Your videos are excellent. You and your buddy at Junkyard Digs are great teachers. For the first time I think I sort of understand how a carburetor works. Definitely plan on installing a fuel pressure regulator. The principle of using the timing to set idle speed finally makes sense. Thanks , keep up the good work.

  • @peteybrian
    @peteybrian 3 года назад +1

    Loved this video! I’m picking up a little more each time I watch one of Luke’s videos!

  • @laceylouloulou
    @laceylouloulou 3 года назад

    I probably will never do any of this stuff, but I still like watching and just taking it all in. Thanks Luke.

  • @Rchevyman7
    @Rchevyman7 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the "learnin" for the regular guy. God bless you man! I appreciate you taking the time to do this.

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 3 года назад +1

    Superb lesson in carburetor and ignition timing tuning and testing. My hat is off to ya Sir!

  • @richardpica6577
    @richardpica6577 Год назад

    This is the best carb idle tuning video I've ever seen! Thanks Luke!

  • @TravisClan
    @TravisClan 3 года назад +10

    This was a great video tons of info, you are a book of knowledge that I’d love to continue to study

  • @joshpolston1128
    @joshpolston1128 2 года назад +1

    I've watched many of your other tuning videos, this setup guide was exactly what I needed to gain a complete understanding of the process. Also not to much information, you were clear in its application. Thanks

  • @dustytanco6917
    @dustytanco6917 3 года назад

    Luke you really helped me with some stuff i was struggling with about carbs and mechanical timing vs ported adds seriously thank you my future carburetor projects gonna be easier.

  • @randyekman3185
    @randyekman3185 3 года назад +5

    Love your tech heavy videos. You're the best teacher I've found. Also love your screw driver holder and what appears to be a fire extinguisher.

  • @devisionhun
    @devisionhun 3 года назад +1

    This was really awesome! I had some of these info from watching a local carb guru, but the completely described method helps a ton!

  • @jackdoll2786
    @jackdoll2786 3 года назад +1

    Been watching your carburetor school playlist to tune-up my Holley 4160, this video couldn’t have come at a better time. Great explanation as always

  • @111000100101001
    @111000100101001 3 года назад +2

    Love the tech tips and how you follow up with actually demonstrating! Great content and look forward to any tips as they can apply to a 1 lunger Briggs to a blown big block :)

  • @1975napier
    @1975napier 3 года назад +5

    Very informative video! Glad you’re back.

  • @Firebird400
    @Firebird400 3 года назад +1

    Great tips, I watched a few of your videos on ignition timing last year helped me out a lot . I put a Holley sniper efi on my firebird over the winter after being a carburetor guy all my life and to be honest I don’t know why I waited so long. Thing is flawless in all driving conditions and throttle response is right meow 🐈‍⬛. I’ll never go back. Glad your back this type of tech is priceless !

  • @s60six
    @s60six 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Luke! My 76 Monte Carlo is like a brand new car! Where has this video been since I built it in 2018! This car was fast and fun to drive at WOT but that was about all that was fun about driving it. Set your carb up for driveability? Who knew! lol What a difference. Thanks so much for you and your channel! Keep the videos coming. sincerely, Your new biggest fan.

  • @trevorpomroy550
    @trevorpomroy550 3 года назад +4

    The more tech heavy the better! You're truly one of the best on here at this!

    • @ryanhunt881
      @ryanhunt881 3 года назад

      Yep, he explains stuff in better detail than most do

  • @Tnenamrep2
    @Tnenamrep2 3 года назад

    Awesome!
    (+ it's great to see the channel back in full swing again)

  • @Z28mulletmaker
    @Z28mulletmaker Год назад

    Watched this last night and went out to the camaro and set up the brawler 750 runs and goes so much better!!! Thanks for the informative video!!

  • @danielwoodard680
    @danielwoodard680 3 года назад

    I was just given a 1966 289. I want to do a strong-driving rebuild. You are helping me learn and plan for the rebuild.

  • @SuperJoes70
    @SuperJoes70 3 года назад +1

    I agree your so right this is the proper way to adjust the carb and the timing every engine is diffrent you have to find that" Sweet Spot" you always have to go back to Basics !! People try to set their car like there going to the Track waste of time and robbed horsepower . For every modification you make you have to make another mod to balance out your power curve great video thanks Joe

  • @michaeljennings6240
    @michaeljennings6240 3 года назад

    Best video yet Luke!!! Made a ton of sense and can’t wait to put the knowledge to use!

  • @scottspurlee8986
    @scottspurlee8986 2 года назад +1

    Success! You helped me understand Ported vs. Manifold pressure a few weeks ago and yesterday I tuned my Holley 650 and dialed out the off-idle stumble! I set the accelerator pump lever, used my vacuum gauge to diagnose and correct the transfer slot setting, properly adjusted the float height, set static timing to ~8°and put the idle mixture at ~1.5 turns out. Just like that, the persistent stumble vanished. Thank you so much for these videos!

  • @dp7661
    @dp7661 3 года назад +1

    Luke. Thanks. It’s like you’re a mind reader. Been wishing for such a video that puts it all in one.

    • @DennisMurphey
      @DennisMurphey 3 года назад

      So much we can use in this one video.

  • @jaredfarney675
    @jaredfarney675 3 года назад +2

    I didn't mind it being tech heavy. It was easy to follow along with. The demonstration with the ported vs manifold, and then the vacuum advance was good. I've definitely chased my tail with too much curb idle, a tight converter and aggresive cam while running vacuum advance HEI. I ended up going back to square 1 and pulling the carb off , finding a leaky power valve. Then it was all straight forward and much more enjoyable. I was close to buying a converter for nothing. Just a power valve and tuning brought it right back around fer a guy. 👌🏻😎🤘🏻

  • @drew9316
    @drew9316 3 года назад +1

    Always learn something new from your vids. Appreciate it🤘🏼 looking to start my Chanel on my 71 Ford f100 4x4

  • @DennisMurphey
    @DennisMurphey 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely OUT (FREAKING) STANDING Troop!!!!!!!! I studied Auto Tech at SIU VTI 67-69 then transferred for Engineering BS. But we worked all the tech of the time and learned so much from these old pros. You Luke, are a wealth of knowledge, easy to listen to, enthusiastic and very calm. You could do this all the time and it would wonderful for these young whipper snappers to see and hear sage knowledge. If their ruined attention span could hang on long enough. Hell, you got me thinking about a junker 4 door and wagon to back into it. Just wonderful, I had Holleys, Quadrajets, TriPower, Dual Quads all of them when clean and tuned could drive well. I ruined a few along the way and drivability suffered something awful. Your target approach is perfect, yeah power but make sure it starts and drives too, everyone will appreciate it. Stay Well, Safe and take care of your family, Dennis in Virginia

  • @thompsonautomaticgarage2079
    @thompsonautomaticgarage2079 3 года назад +1

    As always, great content!
    Thanks for everything Luke, you're the man!

  • @roundelrider
    @roundelrider 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding video! Im a older wrench but started with fuel injection and dont have too much carb experience. I have a Mustang Im trying to dial out all the drag race it has going on and make it a nice street car. Ill be watching again and making a check list to run through. Thanks again!

  • @neubert500
    @neubert500 3 года назад +3

    VERY excellent and informative video! Thank you! it was a pleasure to watch and learn!

  • @nvwlsnvwls2785
    @nvwlsnvwls2785 Год назад

    Ok Junkyard digs keeps mentioning you, so i started to check out your content. Thanks for all of these great videos, really informative and delivered a smooth pace.

    • @ThunderHead289
      @ThunderHead289 Год назад

      If you look back to his early days, I was his mentor. Miss the chap, one of those deals where life gets in the way

    • @nvwlsnvwls2785
      @nvwlsnvwls2785 Год назад

      @@ThunderHead289 He still speaks of you with respect and admiration in his vid's. Watching your content I am seeing why and learning a thing or two. I find this type of content interesting and useful. My son and I did a scrap yard diversion of a low mileage Ford Ranger 2002, 3L 2wd. It's his daily driver now, we did brakes, cam sync, coil, wires, plugs, filters, oil, trams fluid, coolant, rad hoses, ball joints, control arms, tire rod ends, light assemblies front and rear, stereo and speakers and we deleted 3 of the 5 cat's and put in a glass pack, she sounds drives and rides great.. He is confident and knows that truck as a result. For me it was so cool to wrench with my son, although he did do some in auto class at school. The people posting how to vid's on RUclips helped us on model specific questions so much. Thanks, what your doing is some putting some joy & good in the world.

  • @scottspurlee8986
    @scottspurlee8986 2 года назад

    Thank you for sending this to me, it is just what I needed. Yes, your presentation skills are much improved from the earlier video...great job. Scott.

    • @ThunderHead289
      @ThunderHead289 2 года назад

      Thanks buddy, glad it was helpful 🙂

    • @scottspurlee8986
      @scottspurlee8986 2 года назад

      @@ThunderHead289 I made a 17 point checklist and will tackle the tuning whenever it stops raining here. It is a mild L-89 build with and I just want drivability and reliability. I'm pretty sure I can cure my off-idle stumble. Thanks!

  • @jacobcollins6557
    @jacobcollins6557 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Best thing Ive watched in a long time.

  • @markthor7865
    @markthor7865 3 года назад

    Luke you’re the man!
    Another great tuning video.
    “You’re trying to actually drive your car”
    Yup.👍🏻

  • @darrenolafson5266
    @darrenolafson5266 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this. It helped my off throttle performance quite a bit.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

    Always love seeing you Doing carb adjustments such a great teacher bro on explanation Luke @Thunderhead289

  • @codyhickman7335
    @codyhickman7335 3 года назад +1

    This is awesome. I can make a carb run. Used the vacuum gauge a couple of times. But it's been years. I've been efi and diesel for awhile. Working on getting a carved ride though.

  • @snowblindburd
    @snowblindburd 3 года назад

    That Maverick is so awesome. Thanks for this video, man! I saved it in a playlist for the day I inevitably own a carbed car so that I'm hopefully slightly less clueless :D.

  • @libertyjusticeforall6754
    @libertyjusticeforall6754 3 года назад

    You did awesome again great video Great Tech you're a good helpful person keep up the good work. One thing you should make note of while explaining is load and no-load. Again thanks great video

  • @OlysGarage
    @OlysGarage 3 года назад +1

    Luke, you sure impress me with your knowledge at your age! (still waiting on that app you talk about to go public) Gives me hope that the hobby still has a future, especially with the analog stuff (i.e. no electronic FI or any of that hocus pocus...LOL) BTW, been using that timing setup trick for years, works like a champ every time... Ford, Mopar, GM, AMC, IH, no matter, It works...! Always cringe watching those first start vids as they saw away on the starter and square dance with the distributor.... And you did an excellent job in your explanation of carb mechanics and setup! Great video!

  • @briceasterling
    @briceasterling 3 года назад

    Loving the alternator's custom spacer setup!

  • @jakehooper680
    @jakehooper680 3 года назад

    Another great video brother ! Lots of tech information and a big help. After watching this I think I will just pull my carb off the mustang and just start over.😬

  • @brianskinner4328
    @brianskinner4328 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video Luke. I did notice that I saw a plug wire near a fuel line. Thought I'd bring that up so it don't externally create a fire.

  • @jonhampshire5100
    @jonhampshire5100 3 года назад

    one how do you have 8 views but 10 likes? two i like the tech stuff you do. i am a body guy get good info from you. ty for coming back!

  • @Paulman50
    @Paulman50 3 года назад

    I learnt this concept from you but explaining it to other people they cannot get the concept of feeding 40 to 44° timing into an engine at vacume. So VW people stick with their 009 distrbuters with only mechanical advance. Thanks to you mine is timed at 14° to 30 and now runs and ldles like a sowing machine. I had to fiddle with the distributer to change it from 23 ° mechanical to 16° .
    With low compression and hot cam it now idles smooth without dieing.

  • @BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER
    @BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER 3 года назад

    So much knowledge dropped I’m going to have to rewatch a few times. 😂 thanks Uncle Luke 🤪

  • @cobrajet8866
    @cobrajet8866 3 года назад

    greatest video for tuning. Qs: 1) How did you know it was running rich? 2) How doe that Tlight work. What is the dial for? 3) what should the vacuum gauge read?

  • @andyjenkins3491
    @andyjenkins3491 2 года назад

    One of the best videos ive seen thank you

  • @scrapmetalgarage
    @scrapmetalgarage 3 года назад

    Best tuning video yet!

  • @lambrokedrc5998
    @lambrokedrc5998 3 года назад +2

    Mmmm, yes! Young Master Luke. Strong the force is with this one! Use it wisely does he😲🙄😁😂🤣
    Thanks, for the refresher course!... But, I still don't know which of my cars to start with this year!? Oh, The one for sale!!!

  • @hiitsstillme
    @hiitsstillme 2 года назад

    Great info, thanks Luke. That will come in handy for setting up our 351C. I see rubber ducky mascot is along for the ride...

  • @jasont.1530
    @jasont.1530 3 года назад +1

    Thanks man! Im trying to tune my cuda with a holley, the tip about ported vacuum needing to read zero at idle is very valuable as I think I have a little too much curb idle to get the car to idle around a normal 800 rpm. The radical cam and 416 stroke wants to idle around 1000 rpm for a steady reading, but as soon as I put it in gear the vacuum goes erratic.

  • @steves4639
    @steves4639 3 года назад +1

    great vid. I do have one car with a 750 dp Holley, and recently helped a buddy with his too, so this is good reference. I also have a '75 Pontiac with a 400 and original quadrajet, and the shop manual has it with full manifold vacuum and the idle mixtures initially backed out 5 turns...crazy huh? but dang it likes it...at 16 btdc initial. it has these little updraft mixture tubes, so maybe thats why so many turns out. maybe for fun i'll put in ported vacuum and see what happens

  • @mattkeen2237
    @mattkeen2237 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thanks !!!! I'm about to go set up the 750 vacuum secondary Holley I just rebuilt. Very similar to your scenario with a 466 Ford and a hei in a 1951 Ford F1 I'm building.

  • @MrJosephfunk
    @MrJosephfunk 3 года назад

    This takes a lot of the confusion out of the tuning process thank you.

  • @Tablesaw818
    @Tablesaw818 10 месяцев назад

    Such a good video! You are an engine wizard!

  • @Noobularr
    @Noobularr 3 года назад

    Nicely placed video, right as I begin to build my first engine :)

  • @TheProchargedmopar
    @TheProchargedmopar 3 года назад

    I pulled a Sniper EFI off my 73 F100/390 FE a couple days ago. It's ran great for about 3 yrs of weekend driving. Now I'm here looking for tips to tune the "factory refurbished" Holley 600cfm carb I just threw on there. Thing has a horrible part throttle miss/stumble surge. When held at 1/8th to 1/4 throttle it picks up then bogs, then picks up again, then bogs. BTW, the sniper is going on my 73 Dart which will be magnum swapped. Still haven't decided between 5.2 or 5.9 as I have both. I read the holley and carter carb books 25+ yrs ago but this was a good vid with lots of info. Thanks.

  • @kellyblack4897
    @kellyblack4897 3 года назад

    I’m particularly happy you covered ported vs manifold. I’ve seen cars deemed “beyond repair” by shops making that mistake. You can’t make this up.

  • @gfd1166
    @gfd1166 3 года назад

    Outstanding content, as usual. Thank you.

  • @1967Twotone
    @1967Twotone 3 года назад

    Good job explaining the procedure. Thanks.

  • @harnettsgarage
    @harnettsgarage 3 года назад

    Awesome video, I'm going to have to go through the 600 Vac secondary I just put on my 350, it's got a stumble when taking off from a complete stop. I'll be using your info when I do it!

  • @harrison4ever125
    @harrison4ever125 3 года назад

    Dude that is a great tip! "Stick your finger in the spark plug hole and fill for it blowing air past your finger. I'll try that on my truck soon.

  • @Monotachi
    @Monotachi 3 года назад

    Awesome stuff Thunderhead, many thanks!

  • @jacobmarshall2503
    @jacobmarshall2503 3 года назад

    Man I love these videos

  • @MakinEndsMeet69
    @MakinEndsMeet69 3 года назад +1

    Hey Luke, excellent video. You say it's tech-heavy well not really everybody that's on the street running a carbureted unit should know how to do this. Although they do have some good mechanics that still know how to do this. I myself learned all this way back in the 70s before all those damn computers came about. That way your car had to be right or it wasn't going to run and you damn sure wasn't going to win. I would like to take the time Luke to let you know that I appreciate stuff like this. I have recently dropped a few of your friends because of all the stupidness I guess I am just an old fuddy-duddy but I do appreciate pure mechanicing abilities. Although a few of those channels have the mechanicing abilities I'm talking about they would still rather just screw around and have more fun than actually doing something. Or at least in my eyes this is purely my opinion and that's why I did what I did. You on the other hand is a different story oh, I'm almost willing to bet that that's why you stepped aside long ago and then finally came back. But who knows, only you. So Luke anyway thanks again for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the RUclips world hopefully a bunch of people will grasp this and learn what you have try to teach.

    • @ThunderHead289
      @ThunderHead289 3 года назад +1

      As to why I separated from others and why I left youtube for awhile, you sir are spot on. And thanks for the positive feedback - as you can see it doesn’t get a lot of views, but I do this for the people, not for me.
      Back to my original mission, providing others with the info I wish I had when I started this hobby.

  • @phr3dmcc0y
    @phr3dmcc0y 3 года назад

    man, I love your videos. I love that Maverick too!

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 3 года назад +1

    Would love to see a new revival with you , Kevin (at JYD), and Dylan McCool!! You 3 are the best!!

    • @garageofscrap
      @garageofscrap 3 года назад +1

      I think they are a bit spread out now. A few hours of travel for at least two of them if they were to do one

    • @chriskelso6450
      @chriskelso6450 3 года назад

      Yes love all the videos they've done together. Miss Kevin and Luke videos alot.

  • @HFG
    @HFG 3 года назад

    That's great info. Awesome and instructive video bud.

  • @someguyonli
    @someguyonli 3 года назад

    Now THAT was a lesson. Thanks for sharing.

  • @choice5641
    @choice5641 3 года назад

    Great breakdown Luke!

  • @danielfisch655
    @danielfisch655 3 года назад

    Great video, I learned a lot and thank you for sharing.

  • @vrsac242
    @vrsac242 3 года назад

    Luke, Thank you for the education.

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 3 года назад +5

    LUKE, BEST ENGINE LESSON IN SCIENCE, CHEMICAL REACTIONS, AND SHOW AND TELL ON SETTING TIMING AND CARB FIRST FIRE UP.. I WILL REVIEW THIS A LOT.

  • @mikeanthony3986
    @mikeanthony3986 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing. Great video.

  • @ercost60
    @ercost60 11 месяцев назад

    FANTASTIC VIDEO, TYVM!

  • @jrmatter74
    @jrmatter74 3 года назад

    Great Video. You hit all the marks.

  • @adamtaylor5591
    @adamtaylor5591 3 года назад +2

    I can’t stop looking at that Foxbody in the background 😂

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 3 года назад

    I would love to have a Thunderhead 289 coffee mug!

  • @WalksInThunder
    @WalksInThunder 3 года назад +2

    Love that rubber ducky!

  • @davidhempsted9081
    @davidhempsted9081 3 года назад +2

    Luke, welcome back to RUclips

  • @deancurry8841
    @deancurry8841 3 года назад

    great work, very knowledgeable

  • @wannaseethevid
    @wannaseethevid 3 года назад

    We Got Ya! Keep up the content Matey.

  • @hddm3
    @hddm3 3 года назад

    Awsome man. Great info

  • @rl8750
    @rl8750 3 года назад

    Great vid, Downloaded to re watch later

  • @jonathanclark6489
    @jonathanclark6489 Год назад

    incredible content

  • @aarongrabowski3775
    @aarongrabowski3775 3 года назад

    That thing sounds mavulous!!!

  • @RedneckTaZ
    @RedneckTaZ 3 года назад

    You know when you first picked up that Maverick my first thought was "redo that motor and put it in a Mustang". Now that old grey mare has started to grow on me. Almost want to go out and find a mid-size/small four door beater myself now.

  • @guymanicone7921
    @guymanicone7921 3 года назад +1

    Love it, great info and that is always what I say, I just want to to run right

    • @richardbates2367
      @richardbates2367 3 года назад

      I've also noticed alot of cars and trucks carbbed that are built up toys that are usually boasting about their big power gains,watch them try to normally accelerate like just taking off from a stop sign and like turning into a t or angle road alot of them stumble and hesitate accelerating back up speed and at each gear change..not what I want my vehicle to do.. good points thunderhead 289 and as usual asweome video and your knowledge you have on most of this stuff is astounding,I know quite a bit myself I'm always learning atleast 3 things I either didn't know or have full understanding of the concept of, everytime I watch your videos. And I grew up as a country boy or farm kid whichever y'all prefer around carbbed cars, trucks,tractors,bikes,three wheelers,trikes, and 4wheelers,small engine setups,log splitters and chainsaws.

  • @Elviscrea
    @Elviscrea 3 года назад

    My head just exploded... Don't know much about english, and this carb class is hardcore haha good video. I'm gonna saved for the time I'll buy my next 90's shit box ahahah

  • @tonysajkowski3534
    @tonysajkowski3534 2 года назад

    Good post you explained it nice and simple nice