'74 F100 302 Motorcraft 2100 2bbl

I went to remove my carb for a rebuild today for some leaks that it has. When I got to unhook the throttle components I found that I ran into a dead end. There are multiple parts that do not seem to have any "unconnectable" parts. They look as though any dismantling of them will be permanent which definately would not be good.

http://members.***.net/platypus-x/throttle.jpg
http://members.***.net/platypus-x/throttle2.jpg

Need to disconnect the (using my lingo) "yellow thing" and the "black microphone lookin' thingy." My haynes manual does not say anything about how to take this crap off.


Second question. On the choke there is this line that I have to remove(I think?!?!). In the picture it is the left side of the choke. http://members.***.net/platypus-x/choke.jpg Not too knowledgeable but I believe it's the choke!!! Is it just a matter of unscrewing it? Is it under pressure? How much?

Help!


I want to get this done as soon as I can. It will now probably have to wait until next week but I still want to get it done.

Any help, tips, suggestions, whatever is greatly appreciated.

Joel

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-Aug-02 AT 09:20 PM (EST)]
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there is a clip towards the carb to get the yellow thing off-put your hand over it so it doesnt spring off.it is called the kickdown rod.the wire on the choke will simply unclip.there is a coil spring type thing in the housing.you loosen the screws to adjust.sometimes they break.the other thing is your idle stop solinoid {i think} and i dont know much more than that

 

The black microphone thingy is the throttle linkage, it is a clip over a ball stud, just pull it and it should pop right off, if not, gently pry it off with a screwdriver.

 

On the drivers side of the carb there are the main throttle linkage which just prys off with a screwdriver, then your yellow rod is your passing gear kickdown there is a clip on the back side of it, its kind of a weird clip, but you should be able to get it off with some gentle prying with a small screwdriver, take your time & don't distort it.
Now, on the passengers side, where the choke is just unplug the electric wire, then looking at the carb from the passengers side there is your choke tube on the left of the black choke cap, just unscrew the fitting where it screws onto the carb.
BEFORE you take your carb off exactly where is your leak? you might not need a complete rebuild right now.

 

At the end of the yellow thing is a 'C' clip that I take off with a pair of needle nose pliers. That way I don't lose it. On the other side of the carb is the electric choke. It comes off with the carb. Just pull off the hot wire. The little rigid tube that goes from the choke body to the manifold should come free when you pull the carb.

Good luck with rebuilding the carb.

 

If you are this unfamiliar with a carb, DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT A REBUILD!!!

I can't emphasize this enough!!!

Go to a REAL parts store with your carb and get a rebuilt unit. An experienced counter man should be able to set you straight on all of the little adjustments and adaptations.