Just purchased a 87 Minnie that the previous owner had a New Holley 4 bbl recently put on, went to get the rig smogged and the tech said it was running too rich and it didn't pass. When he did the H...
California SMOG law is vicious. Be absolutely sure it is the factory Holley. Mine (1983 Jamboree - Ford 460) needed rebuild. I pulled it and sent it out.
California models have an EGR plate under the carb. The hot exhaust gases cook those gaskets and they are a common smog failure. I replaced all the carb. gaskets and she passed with flying colors.