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I rebuilt my ford 2100 carb with a new kit It idles rough, quits when placed in gear(AT) rough when you give it gas It has new plugs,wires cap and rotor the 2 idle set screws are 1 and a half turns but have no effect on the motor at all any ideas?
 
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Did you reset the timing first ?
 

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Ken 72 said:
I rebuilt my ford 2100 carb with a new kit It idles rough, quits when placed in gear(AT) rough when you give it gas It has new plugs,wires cap and rotor the 2 idle set screws are 1 and a half turns but have no effect on the motor at all any ideas?
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First check the engine idle vac to insure it is 15-20, or so. Next, check timing is within spec. Third, insure all linkage is operational. Fourth, set the carb idle mix with a vac gauge.
5th....Good Luck!
 
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