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| RE: 1961 4 brrl 1100 cfm Autolite carb? |
| By McQ - 12/27/2004 12:38:44 AM; IP 65.176.65.47 |
I have this exact carb. Here's what I know about it:
It came off an original '62 Merc wagon w/390 & cruiso.
The 1.12 on the side indicates venturi and it's a 600 cfm. Autolites with the 1.08 stamping are 480 cfm.
These carbs are not double pumpers. Just standard 4V's with vacuum secondaries. That's the diaphram on the back.
Through 1964 these Autolites used jets interchangebale with Holleys.
They're good carbs that are easy to work on and dependable if built properly.
One draw back is that typically the throttle shaft gets worn, corroded, etc. and they tend to stick as they heat up during operation.
There are companies, i.e., Pony Carburetors, that specialize in literally remanufacturing these carbs. They make them look and operate like brand new.
I trust my old '62 4100 A'lite so much that I used it on my 427 for initial start up and continuing break in. Once I get things fairly dialed in.....it'll be time to bolt on various Holleys to see what I can do to slow the car down. But the Autolite 1.12 is always there if I or a good friend needs it.
There are others who have posted on this forum about these Autolites that know a lot more than I do. So if you need more, keep asking, they'll jump back in with the answers. |
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