Need a new Carb, Straight 6, 1 Barrel
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HighVolkage
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i am running 3 webers on progressive linkage with the middle carb running the majority of the time (until the gas is mashed) and it performs very well. if you go weber you may need to re-jet the main/idle jets though
pedal2themetal45
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I would think any parts store..
If you have a Schucks or Autozone, Cragon, and the such.
If yo have a schucks heres the online link.. It may save you a couple of bucks. they give me the online price when I print out the page and take it in to the store.
http://www.partsamerica.com/Default.aspx
If you have a Schucks or Autozone, Cragon, and the such.
If yo have a schucks heres the online link.. It may save you a couple of bucks. they give me the online price when I print out the page and take it in to the store.
http://www.partsamerica.com/Default.aspx
Howdy Mike:
You asked for advice, so.....
You might want to consider rebuilding your stock OEM Autolite 1100 carb yourself. A kit is about $20.00 and instructions are easy to follow.
First, assess the tightness of the throttle shaft in the carb body. A loose shaft is a greater likelyhood if you have a standard trans. Carbs on an engine with an Auto trans are less likely to show wear in this area. If the shaft is relatively tight it is a good candidate for a cleaning and rebuild. If the shaft is sloppy it is a good candidate for a core trade in. Rebushing a throttle shaft is not a job for a first time home rebuilder.
A new rebuilt carb may or may not be a good carb as it comes from the store. Many rebuilts have missmatched or misaligned parts, debris or clogged passages. Getting a good, ready to go bolt-on is about a 50/50 proposition. IF you go that route, save your receipt.
IF your old carb used to run good, it is likely that it could be brought back.
AKT a faulty ignition system is often the cause of carb problems. Make sure your ignition is in tip-top shape before assessing the carb. The most likely sources of carb problems is a bad Spark Control Valve (SCV), a shot accelerator pump, vacuum leaks, a faulty vacuum diaphram or a sticking advance plate in the distributor. OR a combination of any of these.
Check for vacuum and/or gas leaks. Check for open filters and make sure you have fresh gas for the evaluation. Make sure the exhaust is not plugged.
A carb kit, a can of spray on carb cleaner, a clean, well lite place to work and a few hand tools are all that is needed. Once disassembled, spray the cleaner into all orifaces and let it set for awhile. Be sure to use safety glasses and old clothes when spraying. Be sure to work over the choke area thoroughly. The hot air intake in the choke is the source of much of the dirt and contamination inside your carb. Once the top is off, don't tip the body over until you've identified the holes with check balls inside of them.
With an Autolite 1100 there are very few pitfalls. It is amazing what a clean carb with a new accelerator pump and SCV will do for your carb rebuilding ego.
Pony Carb sells a very good rebuilt and modified Autolite 1100. They are quite a bit more expensive then regular rebuilts, but some say they are worth the money.
Keep us posted on which way you decide to go and on our progress.
Adios, David
You asked for advice, so.....
You might want to consider rebuilding your stock OEM Autolite 1100 carb yourself. A kit is about $20.00 and instructions are easy to follow.
First, assess the tightness of the throttle shaft in the carb body. A loose shaft is a greater likelyhood if you have a standard trans. Carbs on an engine with an Auto trans are less likely to show wear in this area. If the shaft is relatively tight it is a good candidate for a cleaning and rebuild. If the shaft is sloppy it is a good candidate for a core trade in. Rebushing a throttle shaft is not a job for a first time home rebuilder.
A new rebuilt carb may or may not be a good carb as it comes from the store. Many rebuilts have missmatched or misaligned parts, debris or clogged passages. Getting a good, ready to go bolt-on is about a 50/50 proposition. IF you go that route, save your receipt.
IF your old carb used to run good, it is likely that it could be brought back.
AKT a faulty ignition system is often the cause of carb problems. Make sure your ignition is in tip-top shape before assessing the carb. The most likely sources of carb problems is a bad Spark Control Valve (SCV), a shot accelerator pump, vacuum leaks, a faulty vacuum diaphram or a sticking advance plate in the distributor. OR a combination of any of these.
Check for vacuum and/or gas leaks. Check for open filters and make sure you have fresh gas for the evaluation. Make sure the exhaust is not plugged.
A carb kit, a can of spray on carb cleaner, a clean, well lite place to work and a few hand tools are all that is needed. Once disassembled, spray the cleaner into all orifaces and let it set for awhile. Be sure to use safety glasses and old clothes when spraying. Be sure to work over the choke area thoroughly. The hot air intake in the choke is the source of much of the dirt and contamination inside your carb. Once the top is off, don't tip the body over until you've identified the holes with check balls inside of them.
With an Autolite 1100 there are very few pitfalls. It is amazing what a clean carb with a new accelerator pump and SCV will do for your carb rebuilding ego.
Pony Carb sells a very good rebuilt and modified Autolite 1100. They are quite a bit more expensive then regular rebuilts, but some say they are worth the money.
Keep us posted on which way you decide to go and on our progress.
Adios, David
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Anonymous
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If you do decide to rebuild (I just did and it runs better than ever), then before you take carb apart, take PICTURES. I took pictures of all four sides before I started trying to match the correct carb with the store. Little did I know that the picture would save me when I forgot how something attached. Also....make sure there is gas in the tank before trying to start the car...stupid me.
Hey thanks for the replys guys. Are any of these carbs any good at Autozone?
http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker/?U ... PageSync=5
Also, I'm really just making sure I get a good carb that does not kill my gas like crazy. I'm not looking for crazy power in the engine either.
My last carb started a fire in the my air filter and had the fire station comin for me cus of the fire , lol..it was crazy, about 3 days before christmas.
http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker/?U ... PageSync=5
Also, I'm really just making sure I get a good carb that does not kill my gas like crazy. I'm not looking for crazy power in the engine either.
My last carb started a fire in the my air filter and had the fire station comin for me cus of the fire , lol..it was crazy, about 3 days before christmas.
HotRodLarry
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I'd be cautious about the carbs from AutoZone. I work there and I purchased a carb for my '83 200 last spring and within two weeks, it quit running.The next one I got did the same thing. I installed new filters on both and followed the instructions to a tee. I put my old carb back on and it ran and I've had it on the car ever since.
Best thing to do, is find someone in your area that rebuilds them. They will know what to do.
Best thing to do, is find someone in your area that rebuilds them. They will know what to do.
I've had very good bolt it on and go experience. I believe the last rebuilt one barrel I bought for a 63 Ranchero I had with a 170ci was from Kragen.
I've stopped shopping around from parts store to parts store. Autozone consistanly beats all other's prices and has the same quality and warrenty.
Fact is, even if the carb craps out which is unlikely, unbolt it, take it back and get another. They exchange under warrenty with no questions asked and the total time to swap a carb is less than five minutes.
I've stopped shopping around from parts store to parts store. Autozone consistanly beats all other's prices and has the same quality and warrenty.
Fact is, even if the carb craps out which is unlikely, unbolt it, take it back and get another. They exchange under warrenty with no questions asked and the total time to swap a carb is less than five minutes.
Funky Cricket
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I would try to rebuild. You'll learn more about your car and it will be one more thing that you can brag you did your self.
I hear it isn't hard. Haven't gone it yet myself...
I hear it isn't hard. Haven't gone it yet myself...
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Anonymous
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ha....my first sacrastic answer was "no"
of course we know
of course we know
Mercury Mike
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Carb fire usually = timing problem!!!
