Confusing carb troubles
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Confusing carb troubles
I have a 1964 F100 that has a 292, manual trans, and an autolite 2 barrel carb. Whenever I stop, the engine dies, but I can start it right up without tapping on the gas pedal. I've tried playing with the idle mixure screws, increasing the idle rpm and nothing seems to work. There is fuel in the bowl due to the center squirters working. What do you guys think? Thanks for your help
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I saw this happen once when the ignition points were way out of adjustment. When the vacuum changed during deceleration, the breaker plate moved to a new position. That changed the point gap by a few thousands of an inch, probably because the distributor was worn.
Anyway, if the points are barely opening or closing in the first place, then a small change in the positioning of the points can be enough to kill the engine.
If the fuel level is too high or too low in the bowl, then the engine won't run right when fuel sloshes around....like during braking or cornering. Try checking the float level, and make sure that the needle & seat aren't leaking.
Anyway, if the points are barely opening or closing in the first place, then a small change in the positioning of the points can be enough to kill the engine.
If the fuel level is too high or too low in the bowl, then the engine won't run right when fuel sloshes around....like during braking or cornering. Try checking the float level, and make sure that the needle & seat aren't leaking.
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I have a 223-6cyl, and don't have much knowledge about the original carburetors used on your 292-V8. I think it used an Autolite 2100, which will still work with the top cover removed so that you can see the fuel level while the engine is running.
Autolite 2100 Carburetor Rebuild
To adjust the float level, you bend the small tang that pushes on the needle.
Autolite 2100 Carburetor Rebuild
To adjust the float level, you bend the small tang that pushes on the needle.
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I'm new and couldn't find anywhere obvious to post this, so here goes. I have a '66 F100with a FOMOCO single-barrel, and I stupidly broke the plastic rod that goes into the float bowl vent while removing the bowl cover for cleaning. Because it's spring loaded the broken end popped out and it simply cannot be found. I have been told that I can just plug that vent hole and leave it. Does anyone have any advice on this? thanks
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I'm new and couldn't find anywhere obvious to post this, so here goes. I have a '66 F100with a FOMOCO single-barrel, and I stupidly broke the plastic rod that goes into the float bowl vent while removing the bowl cover for cleaning. Because it's spring loaded the broken end popped out and it simply cannot be found. I have been told that I can just plug that vent hole and leave it. Does anyone have any advice on this? thanks
Where does this rod attach? Does it have a curved end?
Do you have the carb ID tag number? It's on a triangular shaped plate that bolts to the top of the carb.
I see one rod in the parts catalog illustration that's spring loaded.
It fits into the underside of the airhorn above the float.
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A new thread probably would have been appropriate.
Sounds like you've got an Autolite 1100 carburetor. I happen to have one that was rebuilt by Holley, and the mechanical vent valve has been removed and the opening plugged. I think that causes the bowl to be vented into to the airhorn 100% of the time.
Sounds like you've got an Autolite 1100 carburetor. I happen to have one that was rebuilt by Holley, and the mechanical vent valve has been removed and the opening plugged. I think that causes the bowl to be vented into to the airhorn 100% of the time.
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Here's some info on the vent rod from another forum. I'll hunt up the other revived thread and place it there, too.
Fordsix Performance :: View topic - Autolite 1100 vent valve
Fordsix Performance :: View topic - Autolite 1100 vent valve
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Here's some info on the vent rod from another forum. I'll hunt up the other revived thread and place it there, too.
Fordsix Performance :: View topic - Autolite 1100 vent valve
Fordsix Performance :: View topic - Autolite 1100 vent valve
At least, someone posted a generic pic of it.
Even tho it's a rod, Ford calls it a...
C3AZ9D583C .. Float Bowl Vent Valve (Motorcraft CM213)
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