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Topic: Autolite 4100 lever question
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-05-2006 03:10 AM
 
I labeled the picture so you can see what I am talking about. What the heck is that lever (E) for? If I push it to the left the screw (C) actually hits on the other lever (D) like it is some kind of adjustment. Also, if I don't pull the slack out of the primary throttle shaft and lever assembly that arm (B) scrapes on that bump (A) on the carb. I think the arm (B) is where you can attach the retracting spring but I'm not sure. If I do pull the slack out it barely misses. I can feel it scrape when I press on the gas pedal. Anybody know what that arm is for? Do I need to hook it up to something? There is no mention of it in my exploded view. Where is the dashpot? Thanks.  [This message has been edited by sprcoop (edited 04-05-2006).]
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boss9
Journeyman Posts: 70
From: Akron, Ohio
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 04-05-2006 03:55 AM
I think that is the fast idle adjusting lever and screw. I have an exploded view showing those. Go to Autozones website, and search around. That's where I found mine.
Darrel
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 04-05-2006 06:33 AM
My Holley 600 has a similar linkage set up behind the main throttle linkage for Auto Transmission kickdown linkage. (B) is for a return spring on that linkage, separate from the main return spring.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-05-2006 06:43 AM
"Late" model 4100s (post 66?) didn't have dashpots.
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Whitson
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Western Canada
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 04-05-2006 09:45 AM
Lever "E" is for your auto trans kickdown linkage. If you're running a manual trans, either tie it all the way back (clockwise) or find a manual throttle shaft without it.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-05-2006 12:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by sprcoop:
I labeled the picture so you can see what I am talking about. What the heck is that lever (E) for? If I push it to the left the screw (C) actually hits on the other lever (D) like it is some kind of adjustment. Also, if I don't pull the slack out of the primary throttle shaft and lever assembly that arm (B) scrapes on that bump (A) on the carb. I think the arm (B) is where you can attach the retracting spring but I'm not sure. If I do pull the slack out it barely misses. I can feel it scrape when I press on the gas pedal. Anybody know what that arm is for? Do I need to hook it up to something? There is no mention of it in my exploded view. Where is the dashpot? Thanks. [This message has been edited by sprcoop (edited 04-05-2006).]
Lever "E" is indeed the auto trans downshift lever for passing gear.
Screw "C" is for fine tuning the passing gear actuation adjustment.
Wire tie the entire lever out of the way if you do not have an auto trans.
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 04-05-2006 12:50 PM
"Lever "E" is indeed the auto trans downshift lever for passing gear.
Screw "C" is for fine tuning the passing gear actuation adjustment.Wire tie the entire lever out of the way if you do not have an auto trans." I do have anauto trans but my kickdown linkage on the Holley 600 just "floats" (no linkage to transmission). I just downshirft manually if I need to.
That shouldn't cause any problems, right?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-05-2006 12:54 PM
Correct Blacksmith.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 04-05-2006 01:39 PM
Thanks Alex.
I wouldn't know what linkage to buy or where to find it anyway. More fun to manually shift it anyway.
Eventually I plan on an engine (Ford Racing Crate motor), tranny (C-4 to 4 spd.) & rear end (8" 3.00:1 73 Maverick to 9" 3.50:1 posi) swap anyway.
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-05-2006 06:20 PM
You guys are great! I never even considered that. Funny part is that when I bought this carb I had a C4. I guess I will wire it up and call it good. Thanks a bunch!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-05-2006 06:23 PM
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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