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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 09:47 AM
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4100 carb or not

Hey I need your guys thoughts, is it worth rebuilding my 4 barrel 4100 autolite?? (feels a bit like a poor mans Holley). One of the idle mixture is plugged and it there is hesitation etc. Or, should I buy a new carb? and if so which one is a good option I have been looking at the 600 Holley street warrior. The engine is a stock 428, any help would be appreciated.
 
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To rebuild it right with throttle shaft bushings and all is more effort than a 45 year old carb is worth in my opinion. a new Holley would be my choice, just a basic 4160 .
 
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Thanks for your reply, I think I will go with the Holley. From what I have read people are saying go for the manual choke vs electric choke? Also any thoughts on why Holley seems to be the choice for FE?
 
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I love the electric choke, set properly it givers years of trouble free service.

I put a 4160 750 cfm electric choke on my high boy 428 CJ and it worked near perfect out of the box. I jetted down a bit for my altitude and I couldn't be happier. I'm sure a 600 or 650 would be fine as well , maybe better.
 
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