Removing Carb Jets?
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Removing Carb Jets?
I did a search, and didn't see anything that specifically covered this, so I'm going to come out and ask....
I'm currently rebuilding my Autolite 2100 carb for a '69 F-100 with the FE 360. The jets are FAR FAR too small for this truck, and I now realize why I was having so many problems running it... anyway....
I have the carb apart now except for the jets. They're stuck in there, and I can't seem to get them out without stripping the brass. I'm at a loss.... I'm going to have to replace these, so I don't mind trashing them getting them out, I just need them to come out cleanly!
Thanks in advance!
I'm currently rebuilding my Autolite 2100 carb for a '69 F-100 with the FE 360. The jets are FAR FAR too small for this truck, and I now realize why I was having so many problems running it... anyway....
I have the carb apart now except for the jets. They're stuck in there, and I can't seem to get them out without stripping the brass. I'm at a loss.... I'm going to have to replace these, so I don't mind trashing them getting them out, I just need them to come out cleanly!
Thanks in advance!
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Removing Carb Jets?
Thanks guys.... I did finally manage to get them out - actually, tried your suggestion of the penetrating oil and it did help some. Carb is back together and on the truck, only now I have another problem.... it's shooting fuel all over my block from the air horn vents.... *sigh* 
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Removing Carb Jets?
There is a little wire clip that hooks on both ends of the float pivot pin. The curved middle of that clip must be pushed down, between the wall of the bowl and the inlet valve seat, to engage the groove around the outside of the inlet valve seat. That holds the float in position.
Without that clip securing the pivot pin, the float will not push the needle valve against its seat to cut off fuel flow from the pump, and you will have massive flooding out the main bowl vents.
This is a common mistake for those new to rebuilding the Motorcraft 2150 carb, but it is simple to correct.
Here's a (rough) picture that shows where the float pivot pin retainer clip (yellow) should go.
Without that clip securing the pivot pin, the float will not push the needle valve against its seat to cut off fuel flow from the pump, and you will have massive flooding out the main bowl vents.
This is a common mistake for those new to rebuilding the Motorcraft 2150 carb, but it is simple to correct.
Here's a (rough) picture that shows where the float pivot pin retainer clip (yellow) should go.
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Removing Carb Jets?
bubbaf250,
I understand what you're talking about.... and I remember being sure I had this on correctly, but (hoping the rain holds off), I'll think I'll take another look at it when I get home.
Thanks!
I understand what you're talking about.... and I remember being sure I had this on correctly, but (hoping the rain holds off), I'll think I'll take another look at it when I get home.
Thanks!
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