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06-12-2021, 05:48 AM | #1 |
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%$#& autolite 1100 carb
Hi, I hope it is ok that I post here. In short I can’t seem to get the automatic choke to be set right. Also now the carb is leaking gas. 200/6cyl engine.
I’m very tired of working on this carb, it is brand new. I think I paid around $200 for it. Is there a better carb out there. Thanks |
06-12-2021, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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Re: %$#& autolite 1100 carb
I am only lightly familiar with the 200 cid 6-cylinder engine family but I remember that they went through several changes over the many years that it was produced. This question may fit the late V8 forum better for folks that view that section more.
I can only speak generally so I'll just impart what I can. Most automatic choke set ups on earlier cars use engine created heat to affect the metallic operating spring mechanism that opens the choke butterfly valve. Exhaust is the usual heat source. To get the exhaust to flow there may be a heat riser in the manifold system to concentrate heat where it needs to be. There can be problems with those systems. There can be heat tubes that allow hot air to travel to the control spring containment and those can get plugged up. There are sometimes vacuum ports that allow the the heated air to be drawn up to the spring containment area and those can leak or get plugged up. The linkage between the spring control and the butterfly valve can get excessively loose or seized up from crud build up. Without knowing what year and model of vehicle, a person would be hard pressed to give accurate advice on how to approach a repair for your problem. |
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06-12-2021, 11:35 AM | #3 |
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Re: %$#& autolite 1100 carb
I changed to a manual choke when I used this carb on another make of car. The carb has worked well for me. Is your problem on the initial setting cold? Or not opening fully when hot?
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06-12-2021, 12:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: %$#& autolite 1100 carb
You know how to start the car with an automatic choke ? If not here goes , you get in turn key on ( just on position, not crank ) push accelerator pedal to floor ( this sets the choke ) then crank the car , hopefully starting it . You do not to have the key in the on position if its not an electric automatic choke . ( no wire going to the black choke housing )
Pm me if you need help setting the choke and high idle . Gary |
06-12-2021, 05:18 PM | #5 |
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Re: %$#& autolite 1100 carb
Hi, yes I meant to use another forum but I’m happy to hear from you folks. I guess what I would say is I can’t seem to get the setting right. I talked with a gentleman today and he explained that the adjustment must be made in very little increments, even though you will probably not see the choke move re. Open or close. I will try to pm, however I was unable to recently, forgive my poor use of a computer. I like letting those who help know what happens and so I shall. Thanks
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06-12-2021, 05:44 PM | #6 |
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Re: %$#& autolite 1100 carb
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06-12-2021, 11:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: %$#& autolite 1100 carb
Sal is correct, but you need to have all the moving parts completely free to move correctly, no binding or friction.
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