Cards - Holley to Rochester or other -- seeking advice.

[georgebah]

Gentlemen, I have a 21ft. Hammond Mark 1 Challenger with a Mercruiser 260 GM 350cu.inch V8 (1982 ? 1986) 5.7 ltr.

I had the engine rebuilt about a year ago. It is fitted with a 4 Barrel Holley and my mechanic has suggested the Carb is now suffering from terminal fuel dyslexia. Long story short it needs replacing and I would welcome all opinions whether to replace it with a Rochester or Weber or other. I see little point in another Holley in that this is a pleasure boat and whilst it goes like ka ka off a shovel (Brit expression) I see little point in the additional price of a Holley and especially in the light of a previous posters comments re Holleys catching fire. I'm assuming that any suggested marine carbs will have a closed vent system?

I would be eternally grateful for your wise counsel. Many thanks, George

 

[Flysfloatsor]

Re: Cards - Holley to Rochester or other -- seeking advice.

Those boats or awesome! Post pictures if you can!

Can you post pictures of your holley throttle linkage set up also?
I think your asking a loaded question though on what brand carb. Its going to be like a Ford vs Chevy conversation.

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: Cards - Holley to Rochester or other -- seeking advice.

As I mentioned in your original post, the Edelbrock 1409 is generally the best fit for your boat. It's a marine carb and is jetted to be plug-n-play with a 350cu in. block. Found easily on eBay or from automotive/marine parts stores. I have one on my 351, and it is about as simple to install/set up as could be.

 

[georgebah]

Re: Cards - Holley to Rochester or other -- seeking advice.

Those boats or awesome! Post pictures if you can!

Can you post pictures of your holley throttle linkage set up also?
I think your asking a loaded question though on what brand carb. Its going to be like a Ford vs Chevy conversation.

Hi Flys...pics as requested...the carb has been removed off the block so nada on that one.

 

[georgebah]

Re: Cards - Holley to Rochester or other -- seeking advice.

As I mentioned in your original post, the Edelbrock 1409 is generally the best fit for your boat. It's a marine carb and is jetted to be plug-n-play with a 350cu in. block. Found easily on eBay or from automotive/marine parts stores. I have one on my 351, and it is about as simple to install/set up as could be.

Thanks Haulnazz, appreciate your recommendation, just trying to get a body of opinion and to determine if I can get the Edelbrock locally, given I live in the Middle East...so parts are nearly always an issue.