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Post Nov 16, 2010 #1 2010-11-16T20:31. Try blowing some air into the inlet to clear any dirt particles. Posts: 6,498 Likes: 18 Received 116 Likes on 105 Posts [quote=BaronVonAutomatc;14202302 Find a reasonably priced 4100 core - either 480 or 600 cfm - and invest the extra you'd . I rebuilt the unit with an overhaul kit from Mike's Carburetor so everything inside is new. anyone have any advice for tuning these? Introduction to Oneda's German Tomato Watch it for five minutes or so and see if you can see fuel dripping down the throat. The result is that you need a higher fuel level in the bowl to close the valve. If not then you have accelerator pump problems. You can re-bush the shafts, but you should know what you are doing. I would try things without the regulator and see what happens, as I would rather be 1 psi high than 2 psi low. Weak fuel pump test pressure. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Is gas coming out of the main discharge. Kits are still available. Mine is a C5SF-A which originally used 48 and 61 jets. Come join the discussion about restoration, modifications, NOS parts, troubleshooting, VIN codes, and more! most ;ikely a needle/seat is leaking a small amount or the pump pressure is to high the runing engine can handle the extra fuel (runs rich), when shut off there still pressure in the fuel line . VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. When warped fuel can slop over the bowl edge and into the carburetor bore. The carb was rebuilt when my neighbor bought the car. I also have had a hesitation off idle. Do not use any sealer. A forum community dedicated to vintage Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. Thanks! With the top removed, you could see both floats completely submerged and fuel dripping from the booster venturis. It currently starts hard. Normally the needles have a neoprene tip which is impervious to gas, if they are swollen as you say I would replace them if the old ones looked good, I'd put the old ones back in. from 14 to 15:1. Good Luck. In December 2002 I took five of them in a local speed shop and put them on Superflow 1020 flow bench. Sounds to me like you got a set of crappy needles from Pony. If you have a transplanted carburetor, then pick the application that is closest to what you have. Check the float level. Reduce by .002, white is lean and the jets should be increased by .002. Mar 18, 2011 (Edited) Sounds like the throttle plates have been opened to adjust idle, so now you're into the transfer slots for fuel instead of the idle circuit. Another problem is the tab on the brass . Pump the gas. Paragraph 1: The problem. The needle & seat as he describes are made by XXXXX and were in most XXXXX kits. It had the same issue before rebuild. Any thoughts you can offer are appreciated. Come join the discussion about popular models such as the Mustang, Galaxie, Falcon, Fairlane, Torino, Shelby and many more! Had the same problem. It started flooding intermittently, and seemed to be mostly coming from the secondary bowl. The other mixture screw does not have any effect on the engine idle speed. I thought you likely weren't in your Bermuda shorts just yet. It would be nice to have the baffle, but they are often left out because they are unavailable. Fuel might be leaking past the threads. Thanks guys. Hi, Im working on a 66 Autolite 4100. Nothing was mentioned about pressure at higher RPMs. http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/galaxie-pages/472338-autolite-4100-1-12-c4af-dg-rebuild.html. Good Luck. Car won't even run for 30 seconds without flooding now. Top Micro Dwarf Tomato Varieties As a parts carb I also have a C5AF-AA which was like yours except for a 390, manual transmission car. The original OEM floats tabs were straight and extended out over the contact point on the needle. Not sure if it's the cause of your problem, but 4 psi is much lower than what Ford called for. Been struggling to get my autolite 4100 to idle smoothly. The gas may have coated the inside of the carburetor blocking the small passages. However, it can be disheartening when your seemingly healthy tomato plants suddenly have dried-up blooms. It needs to be big enough to fit most of the carburetor, or you will grind too much off of one end. I bought a rebuilt carb (C5ZF C) and was trying to adjust the choke and a tang broke off which moves the shaft and thus the choke plate so now the choke is basically inoperable. 4. Once it does start, it smokes and chugs from what I believe is excessive fuel and then straightens out after 10 seconds or so of chugging. Today I changed out the inlet needles and seats on my Autolite 4100. 43 Pump Diaphragm Return Spring. . If you got 2 in the carburetor kit, then put the larger one in the main discharge. Get. This is especially suspect if you had them off of the carburetor during a rebuild. Back to the problem with the carb . Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with Vintage Mustang Forums Plus. 1 Retainer Choke Rod. As Rex indicated, the extra fuel pressure pushes harder on the needle valve making it more difficult to close. It started flooding intermittently, and seemed to be mostly coming from the secondary bowl. The left and right screws do not feed just the left and right cylinder banks; check out how the manifold passages are formed. eschober. Discover the Rare and Flavorful Oneda's German Tomato: An Heirloom Beauty, Title: Exploring the Oneda's German Tomato: A Rare Heirloom Variety Check your throttle valves. Today I changed out the inlet needles and seats on my Autolite 4100. You can also put one side or the other in your mouth and see if you can blow through it. Jul 10, 2012 So I rebuilt my 4100 to go on my 68 289 and I set the floats to the recommended dry settings (it's a 66 4100 so I used the 66 settings). Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with Ford Mustang Forum Plus. The secondary venturis (the removable venturis) determine the recommended fuel level. The 4100s tended to have the level lower than for a 2100 probably because of the uphill/downhill flooding problem you encountered. I believe there are no VACUUM leak. Gas is being siphoned out of the carburetor and into the intake. What happens on the road when you get up to 2k RPM? Any vents should be open. The carb was "rebuilt" when my neighbor bought the car. I figured that 15/32 inch was the spec, so . Meantime the Car drives good - no flooding or too lean (stall). New fuel pumps are especially suspect as they are not always made well. Join Date: Mar 2008. Even fuel filters can't keep it all out. is this correct and are they available? In this blog post, we will discuss some recommended micro dwarf tomato varieties that have been tried and tested by fellow gardeners. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. . I also have had a hesitation off idle. Vacuum leak (especially if you hear a whistle coming from engine)- check mounting gasket, intake and all vacuum lines. It's been a long time since I have even seen a 4100.. they're good carbs, though a KLUTZ in a Auto Shop is like a bull in a China Shop, thats eay to fix , you need to .. wait , the old man is beating on me with a big stick . When slowly increasing RPM to let's say 2000 RPm and holding it there, car will run for 4 seconds then start to loose power and stall. There are several things that make a 4100 4 barrel flood. Drie, Discover the Best Heirloom Tomato Varieties Comparable to Big Beef, Title: Discovering Heirloom Tomato Varieties Close to Big Beef 1 - 7 of 7 . I've put about 200 or so miles on the rebuild, and had some time to check a few things. Terms of Service. It has the spring mounted in the choking case. Back them in 1/2 turn and you're done. If I drive it, it runs great. Do not fudge the float trying to correct richness. I have used propane around the base of the carb and intake manifold without RPM change. I have a 4100 built by Pony Carbs so I was hesitant to open it up until i had exhausted all other options, lest I void my warranty. Jun 28, 2021 After you shut it off, pull the air cleaner and look down the carb and see if it's dripping fuel. Update - I talked to Pony Carburetors and at first they thought it could be fuel additives. Like. If the gas tank happens to have a vent line running to the engine, or fuel pump, then make sure it blows through. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It is easy to ruin the carburetor. One check ball is used in the 4100 and that is in the main discharge. Did you install a new kit? Reply Like. It is probably leaking from the discharge check ball. Each 2 thou jet change moves AFR a full digit; i.e. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. .Add: dont forget the floats . We know a few people that can do this for you. Refer to your instruction sheet to get the float level measurement. pressure bleeds past the seat and leaks out of the booster . Would I use the 1962 specs for the carb or the 1965 specs? JavaScript is disabled. It works. As soon as I fired the engine , gas started pouring from the carb vents and quickly filled the depressions in the intake manifold . I believe that working PCV valve should open at the vacuum from the engine to the carb spacer but remain closed if you try to push air trough it the other way. c7me-a. check to see if the blades are closed at idle.. In Texas Auto Zone sells Chemtool in gallon cans, comes with a basket inside for soaking parts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk One idle screw not doing anything sounds like the passages are plugged on that side. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by kingdesgn, Dec 30, 2010. it is 600 cfm from 65 galaxy with big blog 390, The primary jets are marked as 49F and secondary 60F, I have manual holley fuel pump that produces 7 PSI pressure. I was amazed when I ran my engine wth the carb top off! Should be around 4-5 lbs. I would think that condition would be more of a problem with the Tomco needle & seats. fuel should ony drop to booster level . Not all 4100 carburetors use the same float level. then when you shut the car off the carb dumps about 1/8 fuel on the secondary throttle plates. Can't find the answer you're looking for. JavaScript is disabled. See if it drains out. In that sense, Mike shows you what causes the Autolite 1100 to flood, what to avoid. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If your carb is flooding and you say the floats are sticking, they must be not closing the needle valve that hangs on the end of the float tab. A forum community dedicated to Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. Are you running any additives in your gas that might make them swell. I still need to find the carb cleaner stuff you are supposed to soak it in. 6566 Views 9 Replies 4 Participants Last post by JIM4, May 23, 2014. . . Use the setting closest to the engine size that you have. The gas cap may not be vented. Immerse the float. Percolation is a possibility. The 4100 Autolite is a very low-maintenance carburetor, once it has been set up properly, and the one-piece cast design of the fuel bowl means the chances of a leak in the center section of the carburetor are nil. Needle & seat not closing.Float leaking and is too heavy. That's much better than your first post Dan. You can run it through a flat disc sander. You can use a vacuum tester with some sort of attachment that fits one side of the power valve. You should see 2 good squirts coming out of the venturi. ). I couldn't find those parts in my searches so . *Check the needle & seat - look under the seat and make sure there isn't an extra washer, or residue under the gasket. The engine was idling rough, but running okay--just okay--at speed. If I turn the engine off after warmed up, it will start right back up immediately, as long as I start it within a couple of minutes of turning it off. If the PCV plate you installed has four ports for the bores just like the base of the carb, then both idle screws should have an effect, so either the passage for that idle screw is plugged, or the main jet for that side is plugged, or you have a major air leak on that side, if the thottle plate is open too far the low speed circuit has a effect reducing the effect of the idle mixture screws, and you can't really adjust the idle mixture screws if the choke is not fully open. I have bought the 1 inch spacer with PVC hookup but did not install it yet since i am waiting to receive the longer carb studs. I have an Autolite 4100 with automatic choke, on a 1968 302 4V (all stock). There are several things that make a 4100 4 barrel flood. float level to high also can do it . This is an Autolite 4300 (or a variant) made from '67 and up..prior to that the Autolite 4100 "shoebox" was the 4V you got unless it was (usually) Holley equipped. (remove booster and blow out passages in booster and main body). Set as per the instruction sheet. Here is a list of things you can check, not in any order of importance. I guess I'm doomed to annual needle replacement. It is an Autolite made by Holley for Summit. No interference internally, no leaking seats, either one. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Privacy Policy. Home Knowledge Base Ford, Autolite, Motorcraft Autolite 4100 Autolite 4100 4 Barrel Float System Autolite 4100 4 Barrel Float System Setting the Float Level Not all 4100 carburetors use the same float level. prior to that the Autolite 4100 "shoebox" was . I appriciate your help. The fast idle lever was broken on the choke, and I purchased that from you about a week ago. There's no reason I can find for it to flood when it's assembled. Keep a fire extinguisher handy just in case. This rare heirloom tomato has proven difficult for many to find information on, but those who have had the opportunity to g, How to Prevent Dried-Up Tomato Blooms: Understanding the Causes and Solutions, Title: Tomato Blooms Drying Up: Causes and Solutions he was 180* off . This can be caused by a dirty carburetor. The Quest for the Perfect Heirloom Tomato Variety The 2nd check ball is intended for the secondary diaphragm, but it isnt necessary. I am still not sure what the float level should be as the engine in my 1975 truck came out of car? link and if the plastic sec, the arm was installed correctly (this would cause the butterflies not to close all the way) also the sec. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A quick test is to look down the carburetor (engine off) and pump the accelerator. It does not have a choke baffle plate. Check any vents on the carburetor top. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. any of these conditions would cause overfilling or flooding. Do not put any pressure on the needle. (Keep in mind this is only adjusting the idle mixture. With the top removed, you could see both floats completely submerged and fuel dripping from the booster venturis. Can't find the answer you're looking for? The 4100 is susceptible to warpage which allows fuel to slop over the float bowl and into the carburetor bore. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Be sure the clip that snaps onto the float pin and fits over the seat is there. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I need some help again with my 4100. Here is a list of things you can check, not in any order of importance. Has it been sitting for over 6 months? JavaScript is disabled. Paragraph 2: Set as per the instruction sheet. A good re-builder will re-surface a carburetor flange when rebuilding. If it keeps happening, then you probably need to clean the gas tank. If you see gas seeping out of the main discharge, then you found the problem. Bad needle - Any pressure put on the viton tip will damage the needle. The Ford fuel pressure spec was 4 - 6 psi at idle. As the drill sergeant said, "I taught you everything you know. Sounds OK for idle but I didn't think your problem was at idle. I used a 1" phenolic spacer under the carburetor to insulate it from the heat of the intake manifold. Not sure. 42 Pump Diaphragm Assy NON 1957. I just installed a "rebuilt" Autolite 4100 on my '66 Gt. Dirt in the needle & seat - Many good rebuilds go bad due to dirt in the gas tank. 41 Pump Cover & Lever Assy. Unfortunately, I am pretty sure it also works the other way in hot weather to lower AFR on unusually warm days. Understanding the Problem of Dried Tomato Blooms Below is a list of possible causes not in any order. Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with Vintage Mustang Forums Plus. Even with our mild winter, c50F air temps also raise AFR by that same amount even though the big blue air cleaner heats the incoming air?? The carb is very clean and appears recently overhauled. Autolite 4100 on 1960 Thunderbird w/352 engine. It could be that the throttle plates are not closing completely. If the engine has been sitting for months, the gas may have turned and varnished the inside of the carburetor. A forum community dedicated to Ford performance owners and enthusiasts. This issue can occur even if you've been watering them properly, using fish emulsion as fertilizer, and maintaining healthy plant growth. flip over sideways and be loose in the seat. People who don't have a good answer tend to blame everything on ethanol since it gets them off the hook. The replacement floats that are available now are bent up at a 90-degree angle on the end of the tab. A warped carburetor body will cause this problem. Para, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, OT urgent Autolite 4100 float level question. A customer needed to block this port. 57bluebird 44 Mar 01, 2011 #4 This is the only carburetor I have rebuilt, I thought it went well but the carb had a problem flooding. I can also hear some exhaust detonations. Sounds like the throttle plates have been opened to adjust idle, so now you're into the transfer slots for fuel instead of the idle circuit check to see if the blades are closed at idle. You may need to drill (as a last resort) out the idle holes in the throttle blades so it can idle.. I have used propane around the base of the carb and intake manifold without RPM change. You are just hiding the real problem. Set to specifications. Too much fuel in the float bowl. However, they installed a different needle and seat combination than what you sell. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Add a regulator between the fuel pump and carburetor if necessary. It isnt that hard to make one from a piece of tin. Look for extra gasket material under the seat. Which in this case is a lot and, best of all, an end to the insanity. If the check ball and check weight in the main discharge isnt sealing, then gas will dribble out. It is possible for the area in the valve cover under the pcv valve to become plugged also. Nearly all Ford V-8s except the 289 High Performance, 428 Police Interceptor, 390 GT, and the. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Remove the carburetor and place it on some paper with gas in the bowl. This will usually stall the engine. Float Setting Autolite 4100 1.12? When completely closed the engine will stumble and die. The choke shouldn't even be involved after running (hot engine) and being shut down for 10 minutes. Sooooo, I retorqued the manifold bolts for my Weiand Action-Plus. A forum community dedicated to Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. Two possibilities: the adjustment of the sec. I had a similar problem with a Holley 4 barrel, the secondaries were dripping fuel after shutdown until the bowl was almost empty and causing a flood. Got Mechanical Probs with the Cold Idle Cam. There are several things that make a 4100 4 barrel flood. any of these conditions would cause overfilling or flooding. When I screw in the air / fuel mixture screws, the idle goes up and when I back them out, the idle goes down. The fuel is boiling over and causing the engine to flood. JavaScript is disabled. and the carb off of another vehicle. 40 Pump Cover Screw & Lockwasher. Aug 18, 2015 None of the Autolites used a float bowl setting as high as 1/2"; the highest for any carb was 0.703". The world of heirloom tomatoes is vast and diverse, with countless varieties that have been passed down through generations. 3 Bowl Cover Screw. Black could mean the jets are too big. Problem solved. They may be open due to maladjusted secondarys. Heat up some water just prior to boiling and immerse the float. the needles have flat bottoms with a small pad on them. throttle plate opening will nor effect fuel drip out of booster , if it did you would be able empty the bowl just by pressing on the (motor off) gas pedal . What can cause this issue? . Leave the jets alone. In that sense, Mike shows you what causes the Autolite 1100 to flood, what to avoid doing when rebuilding it, and how to fix this problem.https://www.carburetor-parts.com is happy to provide this free video about the Autolite 1100, 1101 carburetor. Pump diaphragm not filling up with gas. The float adjustments seem to be in order. Also, reving the engine works fine for the most part but it backfired on me once at higher rpm (about 3000) in park. They don't all of a sudden change size. Nov 20, 2017 35 Dislike Mikes Carburetor 21.2K subscribers https://www.carburetor-parts.com is providing this video about adjusting the float level on an Autolite 4 barrel, 4100 carburetor. I'm thinking maybe the floats are to high??? . fuel should only drop to booster level . Autolite 4100, 4 barrel carburetor troubleshooting. There is information here on how to. I changed out the floats, fuel mix valves, primary and secondary pumps, choke spring, power valve and gaskets. You must hold the accelerator to the floor to get it to start. .Add: dont forget the floats . Gray or tan is perfect. As the hot water heats the inside of the float, it will expand and blow air through any hole. Its a 1.12 in a 66 Galaxie 500 with a 390. Test the fuel pump pressure for 4 - 4.5 lbs. FE, I am continuing the rebuild. This can show up when going up and down hills. My reasoning is that if the float sits lower in the bowl, as it would sit deeper at 19/32 in the bowl in this example, the gas will fill and the float will rise and shut the needle off sooner because it wont have as far to travel upwards due to a deeper depth and hence seat the shut off needle sooner. That helped a little but the fuel dump on the secondaries seems to be a major issue. 4100 factory-spec float level was typically 29/32" (0.906") for both primary and secondary. Tuning a 390 Engine with an Autolite 4100 carb by MN63Tbird Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:58 pm I am having a tough time getting my Tbird running correctly after rebuilding the carb a few weeks ago. I believe there are no VACUUM leak. You can leave it out. Needles have been replaced and are working fine. No vent to the float bowl. Compare with specifications from your engine manual. lacquer thinner and gasket remover in a spray can . I still have the 4100 1.12 600 cfm I put on my 289, and I love it, independent tests of these carbs have shown the actual cfm to be closer to 570 cfm. There are no other numbers on the carb. Want to renew - and because of the last Rebuilt in 2006 - will be no mistake to overhaul the Carb itself. Hard to block the vents unless someone has purposely done it. . Copyright 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. You can usually smell varnish. After turning off the warmed up engine look down the carburetor. Heat up some water just prior to boiling and immerse the float. At idle there should be not fuel dripping from the boosters, that indicates a needle and seat not closing enough or the fuel level set too high, and Joes72/65 is right you do not need the regulator, 7 lbs is not too high, even if the fuel pressure is too high, it just buries the floats a little more, requiring a float adjustment. Main discharge check ball, or check weight missing. I have 66 mustang with 289 engine + mild racing cam, long tube headers and AOD transmission. The tag has been long gone and the bore size is 112. New pumps are especially suspect. get back to you as soon as I'm ok. FE , Chris know what its about . Go to NAPA or wherever and buy them for something like $2 each. If the carburetor has been on the vehicle for some time and running OK previously, then your problem is not the jets. Do not fudge the float trying to correct richness. 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