Thank you SO much! My mechanic swore I needed a new carb, but all I really needed to do was make a couple simple adjustments. I think I still have a vacum leak somewhere, but this alone has saved me over $400 on a new carb! THANK YOU!
I was in a world of chasing my tail trying to tune my carb until I watched this video....then I was able to nail it. Thanks Eric!! What the internet does best. Subscribed.
I've watched several 'how to' videos on TH-cam. EricTheCarGuy is by far the best. He has a great personality, good enunciation, good sense of humor and if he had a radio show I would listen for sure.
You know it's an Eric the car guy video when a 'basics' video is 20 minutes long, I love it. Scotty Kimler would go over an engine rebuild in a five minute video,.
Another great video Eric thanks. Folks like me would still be paying through the nose and suffering vehicle availability loss while waiting for a busy shop to diagnose and correct things. Wonderful of you to share your invaluable experience.
thank you, i adjusted my choke like you explained and it fixed several issues i was having (with my 78 monte carlo) for months. Car runs like a champ now
Vendetta how’s it going? I’m trying to get into one of these trades after hs also, I got auto body repair and pain refinishing, teacher got a old v8 Camaro in the shop I asked too work on it and was aloud, first I had too turn it on... it was carbureted and man it felt fking good, then I started welding a panel onto it Short story is it really sparked my perspective and drive for the trades
You go for it young man!!! Even tho, I do recommend going to college to study new car mechanics and diagnostics. Read some books on modern cars during your spare time if you’re not gonna go to school.
Thanks man! Fixed my '85 ford truck with the 300 inline 6. 300000 miles and going really good. It has one of those Carter yfa auto-choke one barrel carbs, really similar to the one in your video
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I'll feel much more comfortable rebuilding and adjusting my carburetor. My '71 Gremlin has needed this for a very long time, the rebuild and the adjustment. Also glad you used a one-barrel Ford, since it is quite similar to my Carter YF.
There are so many instructions you can read and so many videos, but the little gem that makes this one so much more realistic and valuable "I don't think that's intake vacuum".
you're a god send, i've been looking for info on holley 1946 tune ups and tunes ups in general, and your video is probably the best that i've found. keep up the good work
I grew up adjusting carbs ,,,, seemed like a monthly thing . I always had pintos . Gotta love the ford . Now days autos are not so personal . I remember pulling off the highway and grabbing the screwdriver . Eric you are bringing the yesteryears back and I thank you very much .
Thank you so much for this video. I have a motorcycle with three carbs that I just rebuilt and this is helping me find out how to properly adjust them.
inHg is inches mercury, a way to measure pressure. -29.92 inHg is full vacuum, 0 is atmospheric pressure at sea level and a positive reading would equal positive pressure. To use the gauge you simply connect it to a source of vacuum.
Thomas Gionet great explanation thanks. I have a vacuum pump break bleeding ket and there tow units in the gauge inHg and i can't. remember the second unit and i can't figure what scale for what unit. sorry for the very much questions. thanks again.
Great job with the adjustment and the rebuild. Over the last couple of years I have learned a TON from your videos. Love em!! Keep em coming and stay dirty !
Hey, it's the predecessor to my 1984 Ford Tempo! I need to make some adjustments on its carburetor so it only seems fitting that this is the video I ended up watching on the subject.
This really takes me back! Must be hard for young people to relate to fixing cars that had no "code readers". To me, being a good mechanic was as much an art as a science. BTW- I don't believe I have ever seen you look more self-satisfied and perhaps proud of your work as you seem to be in this video!
I just had an influx of memories from working on a old Buick 350 and how I had to go through 2 Quadrajet s before I could find one not dicked six ways to Sunday and then adjusting the hot air choke. I guess I got to put that engine back together
Just found your post. A) I had this car but had a 4 cyl - I would have loved 20 second 1/4 miles. BUT you could put 5 bodies in the trunk. Great car to go cross country. I am working on an Autolite 1100. How long can a car sit with gas and still start? Did not start mine for 3 months due to maintenance. Thanks Bro! Great video!
Hi Eric, in the whole video you did not mention float level check/adjustment, and I was waiting for it since in my opinion this is the first basic settings you should check/correct when adjusting any carburettor. Often the lip/tongue part of a float can be bent to set the float level just right. Float level is important because it affects mixture richness along a very broad load range.
I love your videos. I have a motorcraft 4350 and can't seem to adjust the choke to where it is as loose to the touch as yours is in this video. Does the choke only affect the car during cold starting or does it also affect it in some way while driving? I hope I didn't screw mine up lol.
Great video--many thanks. I am old enough that my first car had a manual choke--I personally think auto-chokes are responsible for an awful lot of driveability issues. But really nice to see you disseminate this kind of info...Kudos
I need to rebuild the carburetor from a 1982 Toyota Tercel with 3A-C engine. Being a California emissions spec, it has a heavy load of vacuum lines. No joke. Luckily from factory, the mixture adjustment screw is sealed and no one has been able to fiddle with it since factory, so that part is ok. The problem Im having is that at idle the emissions are high (around 800, it should be no greater than 120 HC) it will not pass emissions test.
That tuned up strait 6 sounds great in it's own non-assuming way. I predict Eric will have trouble pulling the trigger on an engine swap...he's spent so much time and effort working on that engine and it's running like a beaut.
Intake vaccume means a strong intake stroke. A strong intake stroke can be influenced by a strong combustion stroke on another cylinder. So having good vacumme is a goid place to tune on. I use a wide band though.
Hey Eric, How about doing a video replacing timing chain and gears on that model. The parts are inexpensive. I would like to see the change in performance also. Thanks
Thanks for this video I didn't know that the thing on the back of the carburetor, choke thing adjusted by loosening the screws. That may be the problem with my inline 6 300. It's a start anyway.
This was a REALLY helpful video for this new vintage car owner. I'd like to set the idle mixture as shown and am ready to go get a vacuum gauge, but I can't for the life of me find a place to tap into intake vacuum. Is it possible that my '67 Mustang with the 200ci inline six (with Autolite 1100 carb) just doesn't have a vacuum port on the intake manifold? I don't see anything at all.
Aren't Carburetors COOL!? 😊💯 Instant gratification when set up right. Cheaper to run in the long haul than most EFI systems. One little note, you mentioned the Electric Choke Coil, and were 100% correct about it. You just didn't mention that it's only a quick warm-up system, for better economy/emissions. The Dashpot Tube, coming up from the Exhaust Manifold, actually supplies the heat to keep the Choke open when fully warmed up. I know that's probably irrelevant in this case, but since you do such a great job of educating the young guys, I felt like that detail was worth mentioning. 😉 Carmine ✈🚂🚙
I would be interested in an updated vacuum reading. I believe that you said that you had found another vacuum leak. I know that she's an old car, but I wouldn't be surprised if your vacuum now reads around 20 to 22 inches of vacuum.
Second comment. I have worked on modern cars for over 15 years. Those whom say that older vehicles were easy to work on are wrong. Modern vehicles have so much automated mechanisms that it is considerably much simpler to get the vehicle running smooth. A carbureted engine is so much more of a pain of the ass to work on and tune.
Question: Okay, I have a '73 Ford Courier (mazda b1800) I managed to get the timing 100% and cold/warm starts are no problem, but it will backfire once warm and when that happens it acts like it's not getting gas. I can post a video if it will help, but really need any help I can get. Thanks for all the videos Chris!
Great video. I've almost got mine dialed in (1970 F250, FE 360), but it dies when I step on the gas too hard. Will look at the accelerator pump and check for vacuum leaks (just one line for timing advance, shouldn't be hard).
Pretty sure the throttle solenoid is for the prevention of "dieseling" when you shut the car off. Basically the idle screw is set to about 450 and the solenoid is set for 750 + or - and when the ignition is shut off the solenoid retracts and the base idle is achieved preventing the engine from "running on". If the solenoid fails the car will still idle when started but will be very slow indicating a solenoid failure.
Question ? I have a 91 ford spectron . On a cold start it will fire up and idle but as soon as you hit the gas it bogs down strait away .I have to gently feather the accelerator to get it warmed up and revving normally . Takes a few minutes for it to warm up so I can drive off without it cutting out . Once it's warm it start and drives normally although it still bogs slightly on acceleration in the lover revs .
The vacuum hose that you plugged goes to the bottom of the air filter housing on the sensor for the heated air door, of course you don't have any tube going to the door anyway.
EricTheCarGuy Thanks for a great video. Your video helped me visualize and understand the adjustment instructions from the manual, some time ago when I started playing with cars. I hope you have more videos of classic cars in the future! Thanks again!
Mr. EricTheCarGuy. At the end of your video, you mentioned hot start but never went into details for that adjustment. If the engine is struggling a bit on hot start, what is the initial adjustment?
Thanks for the video. I have a question. I took apart my summit 4brrl carb and mixed up the nozzle bars. How do I identify which is primary and secondary. One has 2 jet looking pieces and the other just has 2 hole in the same spot. there is also 1 ball bearing and a rod that would sit on top of that then a hollow bolt that fit over that. Im guessing these fit with the nozzle bar with the jets?
Great video! Looks like the exact same motor as in my 79 Granada. I noticed the EGR valve rattling towards the end when the engine is idling. Mine does the exact same thing. Its not connected to any vacuum source yet. Any thoughts on this inherent rattling of the EGR valve at idle? I know you hear it. Thanks.
When you say a "cold engine" or "cold start" are you referring to temperature or first start of the day or first start in hours? I just got the truck two days ago. Choke butterfly is all the way open 1st thing in morning when hasn't been driven. It's summer, morning is still 80+°F is that "cold start"?
I have an 87 Jeep Wrangler are you familiar with Wranglers it was the first 87 computer and I bought the Jeep and these mechanics rip everything out now I'm trying to fix it myself with the electronic choke and I hope what you showed me on the video will help me
Eric the car guy videos remind me a lot of the powerblock shows I used to watch on spike TV when I was first learning about cars. Without all the sponsored content of course. Not sure if anyone remembers them. Anyway, production is great and so is the content. Love it!
Ok this is a great vid. I have a 64 F100 that has a crazy (lurch ) when cold . Manual choke 2100 autolite carb. I am going to rebuild. Timing and points are good. Thoughts comments, suggestions. What to look for when rebuilding. New to me truck, any thoughts would be welcome.
Good pointers, but Im looking for fuel mixture not idle. Im surprised you didnt do what i do with empty bowl - tip a cap of fuel down the carb to save battery and starter.
I noticed that the engine wiggle a lot when it's running. Could that lead to problem or is that just the way it should be? Do you need to do anything to make it more stable?
I like watching your videos cause you dont go off topic. I was wondering if you are able to do a video on 4 barrel carbs? I have a 78 Lincoln Mark 5 with a 460 in it and when I adjust the idle mixture screws, I have no problem getting one of them to react but the second screw does nothing. Even if I screw it all the way into the seat, still nothing. The other thing is that it hesitates when I give it a kick down then accelerates OK. Choke works perfectly. The other thing is when I do kick it down and all 4 barrels open It runs OK but as soon as I let off on the gas, it will backfire through the exhaust. Any support would really help out. Thanks for all your support!
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Hi Eric.Good day. Jacky here. Thanks for shared this video .i liked it ! I had a problem for 4g15 engine carburator and vacuum adv . What is a function of auto choke to vaccum adv ? Engine cold , the auto choke will close and provide a vaccum presuure to distributor adv ? When engine hot. Vaccum pressure will cut to distributor adv ? What is standard pressure for vacuum adv ? Can sharing or teaching a basic of distributor adv vacuum pressure when engine hot and cold.
one thing that confuses me is with a throtte body the gas pedal alters air? and so does the choke? is this because it is fuel injected with a throttle body? I am confused? Thanks from Ian
He said it was so he could crank the engine to allow the carby float bowl to fill up _without_ the engine being able to fire up. The cranking is necessary to get fuel to the carby when the fuel pump is mechanical instead of electric. Why he wouldn't want it to fire up though? Maybe to demonstrate that it starts 'instantly' with a carby full of fuel? Not sure.
Thank you SO much! My mechanic swore I needed a new carb, but all I really needed to do was make a couple simple adjustments. I think I still have a vacum leak somewhere, but this alone has saved me over $400 on a new carb! THANK YOU!
Most the time the mechanics just don’t feel like working on them lol
Y’a one tried to charge me 3000$ to swap my aisin carb to a webber lmfao
I love how people take the time and make videos on how it works and repair automobiles. THANKS FOR THE VID. YOU ROCK!
I was in a world of chasing my tail trying to tune my carb until I watched this video....then I was able to nail it. Thanks Eric!! What the internet does best. Subscribed.
I've watched several 'how to' videos on TH-cam. EricTheCarGuy is by far the best. He has a great personality, good enunciation, good sense of humor and if he had a radio show I would listen for sure.
You know it's an Eric the car guy video when a 'basics' video is 20 minutes long, I love it. Scotty Kimler would go over an engine rebuild in a five minute video,.
Another great video Eric thanks. Folks like me would still be paying through the nose and suffering vehicle availability loss while waiting for a busy shop to diagnose and correct things. Wonderful of you to share your invaluable experience.
thank you, i adjusted my choke like you explained and it fixed several issues i was having (with my 78 monte carlo) for months. Car runs like a champ now
Best video on carbs. No gimmicks no fancy video tricks just useful honest information.
I have so much respect for this man, I'm trying to be a mechanic outta high school
Vendetta how’s it going?
I’m trying to get into one of these trades after hs also, I got auto body repair and pain refinishing, teacher got a old v8 Camaro in the shop
I asked too work on it and was aloud, first I had too turn it on... it was carbureted and man it felt fking good, then I started welding a panel onto it
Short story is it really sparked my perspective and drive for the trades
@@Mistyfgdf Just do it! Don't waste your time with a school, just get tools and go to work!
You go for it young man!!! Even tho, I do recommend going to college to study new car mechanics and diagnostics. Read some books on modern cars during your spare time if you’re not gonna go to school.
me too but my mom wants me to go to college
@@bobi_lopataru Trade school = College
Even today, in 2021 this video is helping me more than you know! Much respect 🙏🏼
Thanks man! Fixed my '85 ford truck with the 300 inline 6. 300000 miles and going really good.
It has one of those Carter yfa auto-choke one barrel carbs, really similar to the one in your video
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I'll feel much more comfortable rebuilding and adjusting my carburetor. My '71 Gremlin has needed this for a very long time, the rebuild and the adjustment. Also glad you used a one-barrel Ford, since it is quite similar to my Carter YF.
Love you man! You are so helpful to us young guys trying to get our skin in the game! Thank you for sharing.
There are so many instructions you can read and so many videos, but the little gem that makes this one so much more realistic and valuable "I don't think that's intake vacuum".
you're a god send, i've been looking for info on holley 1946 tune ups and tunes ups in general, and your video is probably the best that i've found. keep up the good work
I grew up adjusting carbs ,,,, seemed like a monthly thing . I always had pintos . Gotta love the ford . Now days autos are not so personal . I remember pulling off the highway and grabbing the screwdriver . Eric you are bringing the yesteryears back and I thank you very much .
Great video! Thanks for actually showing everything as you go, instead of just talking about it. Very helpful.
Thank you so much for this video. I have a motorcycle with three carbs that I just rebuilt and this is helping me find out how to properly adjust them.
Now that the carburetor has been rebuilt, let's adjust it. Carburetor Adjustment Basics -EricTheCarGuy
Very Good i love it.
Now we need an explanation for the vacuum gauge what can use for and how to read it.
Thanks alot.
toolman talal You want equal vacuum across all of the ports
+Thomas Gionet
i don't understand the partitions of the gauge how to read it and how to use it.
inHg is inches mercury, a way to measure pressure. -29.92 inHg is full vacuum, 0 is atmospheric pressure at sea level and a positive reading would equal positive pressure. To use the gauge you simply connect it to a source of vacuum.
Thomas Gionet
great explanation thanks.
I have a vacuum pump break bleeding ket and there tow units in the gauge inHg and i can't. remember the second unit and i can't figure what scale for what unit. sorry for the very much questions.
thanks again.
This video saved me so much time and trouble with my 78 Subaru Brat. Really great job explaining! Thanks so much
There should be levels of thumbs up for videos because just tapping a single thumbs up does not express this is a great video and really appreciate it
Great work bro. Going to try on a 1993 nissan sentra b13 Carburetor. Revs at a 1000 when in gear, once its neutral revs goes up almost 2000 rpm.
Great job with the adjustment and the rebuild. Over the last couple of years I have learned a TON from your videos. Love em!! Keep em coming and stay dirty !
Hey, it's the predecessor to my 1984 Ford Tempo! I need to make some adjustments on its carburetor so it only seems fitting that this is the video I ended up watching on the subject.
Just rebuilt the YFA carburetor on my Fairmont, and this is super-helpful. Going to buy a vacuum guage and tune it now...thanks!
This really takes me back! Must be hard for young people to relate to fixing cars that had no "code readers". To me, being a good mechanic was as much an art as a science. BTW- I don't believe I have ever seen you look more self-satisfied and perhaps proud of your work as you seem to be in this video!
wow! this was the best video How To for Carberators i have found! GREAT DETAIL ON FIXING CARB CHOKE AND IDLE SCREW!! THANK YOU!!
Loved the background of Mason. I enjoyed that trip.
Love it. Was a good way to learn with your step by step method. Thank you Eric From NZ.
I just had an influx of memories from working on a old Buick 350 and how I had to go through 2 Quadrajet s before I could find one not dicked six ways to Sunday and then adjusting the hot air choke. I guess I got to put that engine back together
Eric rocks. He will tell you stuff you never even thought about.
Just found your post. A) I had this car but had a 4 cyl - I would have loved 20 second 1/4 miles. BUT you could put 5 bodies in the trunk. Great car to go cross country. I am working on an Autolite 1100. How long can a car sit with gas and still start? Did not start mine for 3 months due to maintenance.
Thanks Bro! Great video!
Hi Eric, in the whole video you did not mention float level check/adjustment, and I was waiting for it since in my opinion this is the first basic settings you should check/correct when adjusting any carburettor. Often the lip/tongue part of a float can be bent to set the float level just right.
Float level is important because it affects mixture richness along a very broad load range.
I love your videos. I have a motorcraft 4350 and can't seem to adjust the choke to where it is as loose to the touch as yours is in this video. Does the choke only affect the car during cold starting or does it also affect it in some way while driving? I hope I didn't screw mine up lol.
Great video--many thanks. I am old enough that my first car had a manual choke--I personally think auto-chokes are responsible for an awful lot of driveability issues. But really nice to see you disseminate this kind of info...Kudos
I need to rebuild the carburetor from a 1982 Toyota Tercel with 3A-C engine.
Being a California emissions spec, it has a heavy load of vacuum lines. No joke.
Luckily from factory, the mixture adjustment screw is sealed and no one has been able to fiddle with it since factory, so that part is ok.
The problem Im having is that at idle the emissions are high (around 800, it should be no greater than 120 HC) it will not pass emissions test.
My moped was running on way too little air, but after 1 hour of adjustments it ran just the way it should :)
I think you should re-do the 1/4-mile baseline time, now that she's running so well. I'll bet you can crack 20 seconds. :-)
Good point
I was thinking the very same thing.
Yup I was thinking about this myself
I believe he mentioned that the headgasket was leaking so it would probably blow up after 1st/2nd run
That tuned up strait 6 sounds great in it's own non-assuming way. I predict Eric will have trouble pulling the trigger on an engine swap...he's spent so much time and effort working on that engine and it's running like a beaut.
Intake vaccume means a strong intake stroke. A strong intake stroke can be influenced by a strong combustion stroke on another cylinder. So having good vacumme is a goid place to tune on. I use a wide band though.
Hey Eric, How about doing a video replacing timing chain and gears on that model. The parts are inexpensive. I would like to see the change in performance also. Thanks
Damn that winding out of second was nice . I can't wait to find a pinto again
Eric, big old ford fan that vehicle is running perrrrrfecct, Nice Job.
Watching In Missouri A great video you did a good job explaining how and why the carburetor. Choke works
Thanks for this video I didn't know that the thing on the back of the carburetor, choke thing adjusted by loosening the screws. That may be the problem with my inline 6 300. It's a start anyway.
This was a REALLY helpful video for this new vintage car owner. I'd like to set the idle mixture as shown and am ready to go get a vacuum gauge, but I can't for the life of me find a place to tap into intake vacuum. Is it possible that my '67 Mustang with the 200ci inline six (with Autolite 1100 carb) just doesn't have a vacuum port on the intake manifold? I don't see anything at all.
I always set idle mixture with COLORTUNE, never thought of doing it with vacuum gauge. many thanks for this hint!
people can complain about the fairmount project all they want. they've been SO useful to me
Where did you get that giant light with the magnets on the underside of the hood? I want one!
Yes do tell Eric. Looks like a nicelight.
I bet it'll be in an upcoming tool review
Jb tools. Snap-on, Mac tools ect
www.jbtoolsales.com/search.php?search_query=under+hood+light
Very very good video! Very informative and thanks for going over all the steps.
Aren't Carburetors COOL!? 😊💯
Instant gratification when set up right. Cheaper to run in the long haul than most EFI systems.
One little note, you mentioned the Electric Choke Coil, and were 100% correct about it. You just didn't mention that it's only a quick warm-up system, for better economy/emissions.
The Dashpot Tube, coming up from the Exhaust Manifold, actually supplies the heat to keep the Choke open when fully warmed up.
I know that's probably irrelevant in this case, but since you do such a great job of educating the young guys, I felt like that detail was worth mentioning. 😉
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Man! Adjusting a carb is one thing. Adjusting a carb to pass California smog is another.
Awesome video, and it's going to help a ton when I go to adjust the Carter RBS in my Maverick this weekend.
I would be interested in an updated vacuum reading. I believe that you said that you had found another vacuum leak. I know that she's an old car, but I wouldn't be surprised if your vacuum now reads around 20 to 22 inches of vacuum.
Second comment. I have worked on modern cars for over 15 years. Those whom say that older vehicles were easy to work on are wrong. Modern vehicles have so much automated mechanisms that it is considerably much simpler to get the vehicle running smooth. A carbureted engine is so much more of a pain of the ass to work on and tune.
when you hook up the vacuum gauge for the idle screw where do you hook it up to is it the intake manifold or something on the carb?
It looked like a port on the carb.
Question: Okay, I have a '73 Ford Courier (mazda b1800) I managed to get the timing 100% and cold/warm starts are no problem, but it will backfire once warm and when that happens it acts like it's not getting gas.
I can post a video if it will help, but really need any help I can get.
Thanks for all the videos Chris!
Great video. I've almost got mine dialed in (1970 F250, FE 360), but it dies when I step on the gas too hard. Will look at the accelerator pump and check for vacuum leaks (just one line for timing advance, shouldn't be hard).
did you ever figure it out? im having the same issue
@@stephen-oy8lx Leaky accelerator pump diaphragm
Where is your oil cap?
Pretty sure the throttle solenoid is for the prevention of "dieseling" when you shut the car off.
Basically the idle screw is set to about 450 and the solenoid is set for 750 + or - and when the ignition is shut off the solenoid retracts and the base idle is achieved preventing the engine from "running on".
If the solenoid fails the car will still idle when started but will be very slow indicating a solenoid failure.
Question ? I have a 91 ford spectron . On a cold start it will fire up and idle but as soon as you hit the gas it bogs down strait away .I have to gently feather the accelerator to get it warmed up and revving normally . Takes a few minutes for it to warm up so I can drive off without it cutting out . Once it's warm it start and drives normally although it still bogs slightly on acceleration in the lover revs .
The vacuum hose that you plugged goes to the bottom of the air filter housing on the sensor for the heated air door, of course you don't have any tube going to the door anyway.
For the winter, you might want to build a Exhaust ventilation System.
They are not hard to build your self. but sure help in the winter :D
Fuel pouring out that rectangle hole on the outside of the carburetor!?!? Thanks in Advance! Love your videos
Thanks man. My 84 f150 just got a carb kit but the choke adjustment needs work.
Did you ever get this fixed or figure out the issue
Do you have any recommendations for tuning triple mikuni phh at 6,000 foot elevation? I'm in Denver and have a '74 Datsun 260z
EricTheCarGuy Thanks for a great video. Your video helped me visualize and understand the adjustment instructions from the manual, some time ago when I started playing with cars. I hope you have more videos of classic cars in the future!
Thanks again!
Mr. EricTheCarGuy. At the end of your video, you mentioned hot start but never went into details for that adjustment. If the engine is struggling a bit on hot start, what is the initial adjustment?
Beautiful ride Bro !
Eric ,Did you make a tool review on your underhood led bar? It doesn't look like like the usual ones. Looks like it's adjustable for different angles?
could you make a video on idle cut-off solenoids on carburetors?
Thanks for the video. I have a question. I took apart my summit 4brrl carb and mixed up the nozzle bars. How do I identify which is primary and secondary. One has 2 jet looking pieces and the other just has 2 hole in the same spot. there is also 1 ball bearing and a rod that would sit on top of that then a hollow bolt that fit over that. Im guessing these fit with the nozzle bar with the jets?
So I got a stupid question...Are both jets supposed to work at the same time? For a 2 bbl? Or is one a idle jet and the other a main jet.
Great video! Looks like the exact same motor as in my 79 Granada. I noticed the EGR valve rattling towards the end when the engine is idling. Mine does the exact same thing. Its not connected to any vacuum source yet. Any thoughts on this inherent rattling of the EGR valve at idle? I know you hear it. Thanks.
this helped alot I just bought a Suzuki samurai and can't find any vacuum leaks but she idles to low
Michael Sliwa my samurai idles too high! Around 4k. I’m trying to figure out what to adjust
13:00 Wouldn't you check for vacuum leaks before you make any adjustments at all?
When you say a "cold engine" or "cold start" are you referring to temperature or first start of the day or first start in hours? I just got the truck two days ago. Choke butterfly is all the way open 1st thing in morning when hasn't been driven. It's summer, morning is still 80+°F is that "cold start"?
I have an 87 Jeep Wrangler are you familiar with Wranglers it was the first 87 computer and I bought the Jeep and these mechanics rip everything out now I'm trying to fix it myself with the electronic choke and I hope what you showed me on the video will help me
Eric the car guy videos remind me a lot of the powerblock shows I used to watch on spike TV when I was first learning about cars. Without all the sponsored content of course. Not sure if anyone remembers them. Anyway, production is great and so is the content. Love it!
Ok this is a great vid. I have a 64 F100 that has a crazy (lurch ) when cold . Manual choke 2100 autolite carb. I am going to rebuild. Timing and points are good. Thoughts comments, suggestions. What to look for when rebuilding. New to me truck, any thoughts would be welcome.
Also something I ran across is a week coil, which in turn will not give a sufficient spark to burn the fuel.
Nice to see old technology brought back to life.
Good pointers, but Im looking for fuel mixture not idle. Im surprised you didnt do what i do with empty bowl - tip a cap of fuel down the carb to save battery and starter.
I noticed that the engine wiggle a lot when it's running. Could that lead to problem or is that just the way it should be? Do you need to do anything to make it more stable?
I knew an old timing mechanic who would adjust the mixing screw based on sound and would put his hand under the tailpipe to feel the vapors
If you have rough idle problems - will adjusting the fast idle screws fix this?
I like watching your videos cause you dont go off topic. I was wondering if you are able to do a video on 4 barrel carbs? I have a 78 Lincoln Mark 5 with a 460 in it and when I adjust the idle mixture screws, I have no problem getting one of them to react but the second screw does nothing. Even if I screw it all the way into the seat, still nothing. The other thing is that it hesitates when I give it a kick down then accelerates OK. Choke works perfectly. The other thing is when I do kick it down and all 4 barrels open It runs OK but as soon as I let off on the gas, it will backfire through the exhaust. Any support would really help out. Thanks for all your support!
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sizzlers-shop kinda sounds like ignition too far advanced
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got some ideas fixing my 1989 mitsubishi lancer. thanks mate for the guide and explanation.
I worked on some Japanese carbs, from the 80's and they were no where near as complex, in terms of the fast idle. They had a cable going to the dash.
Man, installing a clutch on that cooling fan would probably make the car much faster. Is there one that is easy to retrofit?
You guys are really doing an awesome job. Profuse thanks for the auto enlightenment
Im having a hard time with my cold idle and im missing parts for the electric choje so im going to go manual best option i see
When you say “hot start”. How long does a carburetor car is considered hot? I know weather comes into play but what’s the time.
Hi Eric.Good day. Jacky here.
Thanks for shared this video .i liked it !
I had a problem for 4g15 engine carburator and vacuum adv . What is a function of auto choke to vaccum adv ? Engine cold , the auto choke will close and provide a vaccum presuure to distributor adv ? When engine hot. Vaccum pressure will cut to distributor adv ? What is standard pressure for vacuum adv ?
Can sharing or teaching a basic of distributor adv vacuum pressure when engine hot and cold.
Im impressed by your patience & problem solving!
one thing that confuses me is with a throtte body the gas pedal alters air? and so does the choke? is this because it is fuel injected with a throttle body? I am confused? Thanks from Ian
Thank you for the video.. just a question.. why would you want to ground out the coil?
He said it was so he could crank the engine to allow the carby float bowl to fill up _without_ the engine being able to fire up. The cranking is necessary to get fuel to the carby when the fuel pump is mechanical instead of electric. Why he wouldn't want it to fire up though? Maybe to demonstrate that it starts 'instantly' with a carby full of fuel? Not sure.
Like his videos. He's thorough .
Can you check for the functioning of the secondary throttle by revving the engine (looking the movemet of the secondary throttle plate)