Flooded Autolite 1100???

After correcing the choke inkage and assuming you received the correct kit, I would first look for the needle and seat not installed correctly, the float level not correctly set, or dirt lodged in the needle valve.

Oak, Real has some good suggestions. When I first rebuilt my Autolite 1100 on my 200 I6 I had a similar problem. The carb flooded. Fuel was spitting up out of the carb, LOL now, but not so funny back then. My problem turned out to be the cheapo paper "ruler" supplied with the kit. Probably expanded with all the dampness in the air, (Seattle) at the time. I bought a metal one, remeasured the float height, problem solved, done. Like Real said.. needle, seating, cleanliness, float are crucial.

Jetsetmantony said:

Oak, Real has some good suggestions. When I first rebuilt my Autolite 1100 on my 200 I6 I had a similar problem. The carb flooded. Fuel was spitting up out of the carb, LOL now, but not so funny back then. My problem turned out to be the cheapo paper "ruler" supplied with the kit. Probably expanded with all the dampness in the air, (Seattle) at the time. I bought a metal one, remeasured the float height, problem solved, done. Like Real said.. needle, seating, cleanliness, float are crucial.

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Boy do I miss Seattle! My 1984 GT came from the Ford Dealer who used to be just south of the Tacoma Mall.

Hi Oak,

I'm going to assume that you have had the air cleaner off for awhile and that there is no presence of "wet" fuel resting on the manifold/engine/anywhere. Not to alarm you, but its a good idea to have the proper and passed inspected fire extinguisher handy. You say there is fuel leakage at the carb linkage. Could you be really specific and rule out any gasket leaks, ensure all screws are tight, but not overtightened?

I don't have my old notes with me, so please verify if this sounds about right or way off: the float adjustment for your A 1100 should be 1 1/32" +/- 1/32". What point-to-point do your directions say to measure from? I thought it was from some point from the float to the top of the bowl the measurement was taken, then adjust the float accordingly. Also, is your fuel float the original, black solid looking one or a hollow brass/(copper) float, or an entirely new product that came with the new kit? Some of those old floats go bad, although because you're having flooding, it is more likely the float is to high or the needle/seating is off as suggested by Real's post. Also, make sure your slow/fast idle screws are at the "ballpark" suggested turns, so not overly lean or rich fuel mixtures. You'll adjust those when you fine tune the carb. FYI, if you have someone over to assist and they crank the engine over while your adjusting the carb at some point, if you get a carb fire, open flames, have them take the foot of the gas pedal and ONLY crank the engine. The vacuum will draw the fire down the carb throat and into the engine and the fire should go out. Once you finally check the float /mixture screws, etc., if you think the engine is still flooded, just crank the engine and keep the foot off the gas pedal, especially when you are smelling fuel. But be safe. Let us know what you find out.

If you would like to post your carburetor number, I can gve you the specs for it.

Oak, that float has to be level in reference to the carb edge, not cockeyed. It's critical for the carb calibration of the float height and proper needle seating. Again, if I remember I did the same thing with the float, shake it, but it turned out it had a leak, even though I didn't hear anything. You could submerge it in water and look for tiny air bubbles being released. If it has a leak you have to replace it, if not, just dry it off clean, (no lint), and reuse it. Is there anyway you could scan the direction diagram(s) and post here with a good copy? As for the compressed air, I think it's okay, but someone else correct me if I'm wrong. Just make sure you wear proper eye protection and remove the ball checks or anything else that is fragile or loose. I've use canned air with wood chipper carbs, no problem, but they are much simpler.

Oak, that's good news....and no fires...

Good job!