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Autolite 4100 Trouble

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I have a 1966 mustang 289 with a 4100 Autolite carburetor on a stock ford intake. Carburetor number is C5ZF-F. I cannot get the engine to idle smoothly. I am eliminating the ignition system since the distributor, points, condenser, cap, rotor and plugs are new. I tried a spare set of plug wires with no change. I also tried a spare coil with no change. I can find no vacuum leaks and have about 19" of vacuum. Is there something I could have done wrong on the carburetor rebuild causing a rough idle. Thanks for your assistance.
 

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They are known to wear in the butterfly rod openings ,squirt some carb cleaner on the butterfly rod while it is running and see if the idle changes
 
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H makes a good point. if there is no change, try advancing the timing a few degrees.
 
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