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4100 carb.
Whenever it is parked for more then a couple of days it is necessary to spray starter fluid in the carb.
After that initial start, it starts almost instantly. What gasket/seal causes it to drain out?
After that initial start, it starts almost instantly. What gasket/seal causes it to drain out?
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The automatic choke is closed. Back to my original question. What leaks out ?
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Your post doesn’t make sense. If it stays running once it’s sprayed with starting fluid then nothing leaks out. It can evaporate when it’s sitting for some time. Or you have a messed up float but it wouldn’t stay running right if your float is messed up. Good luck finding your answer with your stellar attitude
edit: as soon as you start cranking the fuel pump fills up the bowl, which is why I asked about the choke. Without knowing the year the model the engine.
edit: as soon as you start cranking the fuel pump fills up the bowl, which is why I asked about the choke. Without knowing the year the model the engine.
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Stellar attitude ? What I'm getting at. It's a 59 Ford V-8 with a rebuilt Ford 4-barral carb. It will not fire after sitting a couple of days
unless I spray it first. I bought the carb. on line. The choke is closed. I can replace what leaks.
unless I spray it first. I bought the carb. on line. The choke is closed. I can replace what leaks.
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4100 carb.
I am 77 in a week. This is my 5th vintage Ford since 1967. I can swap out brake shoes, differentials, intakes, water pumps,
hoses, etc. Pumping the gas pedal does no good. However, a few seconds of starter fluid does the trick.
AND...toss in a Peter Pirsch fire truck powered by a Waukesha 145 GKB gas engine of 779 cubic inches.
hoses, etc. Pumping the gas pedal does no good. However, a few seconds of starter fluid does the trick.
AND...toss in a Peter Pirsch fire truck powered by a Waukesha 145 GKB gas engine of 779 cubic inches.
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Ok very cool. Unless you see fuel spilling out from the carb mating surface, your problem is almost certainly fuel evaporation. Try using ethanol free fuel and see if it helps. Otherwise I would skip the starting fluid and try a series of pumping while cranking on it. Prob nothing more than 3-4 seconds of cranking. Here’s what I would try- 7-8 pumps, 3-4 seconds cranking. If it doesn’t turn over, floor it while cranking. You will eventually find the right combination for your engine/carb combo
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I can't remember if those carbs have a plug in the bottom of them or not. Might be worth pulling the carb and taking a look and by the way, not that hard to rebuild which sounds like you should do anyway. If you have the tag number from it, go to NAPA and they can get you a good kit. Take pics and lay stuff out nice and it should make a big difference.
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Thank you for the last couple of suggestions. They are appreciated. By the way, I am not a member of the Forum for this vehicle
even though they share powertrains. I do own a 75 F-150 with a Holley. The 4100 carb. is installed on a 352 in a 59 Galaxie.
I will follow the suggestions.
even though they share powertrains. I do own a 75 F-150 with a Holley. The 4100 carb. is installed on a 352 in a 59 Galaxie.
I will follow the suggestions.
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