carburetor too hot fix

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Autorestomod Manic Mechanic Gasoline Media

Күн бұрын

Cool down your hot carburetor with a wood spacer.
Episode 501 Autorestomod
Our F100 is percolating the fuel in the float bowl and causing a hard start issue both in the mornings and after the truck has sat for an hour or so. We add a wood spacer to the carburetor to drop temps from the low 200s to the mid 100s with this simple fix. We get the benefit of it smoothing out off idle response as well.
jford@autorestomod.com
www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia
Parts:
National Parts Depot
Gasket, Carburetor Mounting: 9447-15
www.npdlink.com/product/gaske...
Fuel Pump, Mechanical: 9350-5A
www.npdlink.com/product/fuel-...
Summit Racing
Edelbrock 8723 - Edelbrock Carburetor Spacers
www.summitracing.com/parts/ed...

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@michaellowe3665 3 жыл бұрын

I have always removed carb studs by running 2 nuts down on them, squeezing them against each other and loosening the whole stud by backing out the bottom nut. This has never failed for me.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

That works too. I've done both ways.

@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Michael.

@rogerfortier2782 3 жыл бұрын

Was about to write the sane. No special tool required.

@bobbyread 3 жыл бұрын

My company makes that Woodfiber Laminate spacer in Seattle. The raw material is made in Tacoma, WA. USA ftw

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@tritter82008 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new shop! Looking forward to lots of videos being filmed there.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Us too!

@yahsephhawkins9503 3 жыл бұрын

Most excellent. It's always great to see something that works right.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

It blew away with how it smoothed out off idle acceleration.

@uuwalnut 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great video Jeff. I like carbs on old cars, keep it original but that heat thing with the carb is a real for anyone plus those old vacuum hose plug offs too. Thank you!

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@BlisterBang 19 күн бұрын

If you use Gumout spray to check for vacuum leaks you won't have to clean if off the engine, Engine RPM will drop a lot if you spray Gumout on a vacuum leak. Might even do some cleaning itself, heh heh. Gumout doesn't burn anywhere near as well as gasoline. Remember those old carburetor cleaning kits from the 70's where you hang a bottle of gumout upside-down above the caruretor and run your engine on it? You had to really open the throttle up to keep the engine running on Gumout. Ahhhh...those were the days. : )

@chris15653 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a wood fiber spacer. To be honest I didn't even know they made this. Keep us updated on how this worked out over time and the durability of the wood fiber. I may be ordering one of these for my Eelbrock 1406 with this issue!! Thanks for the great tips.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Will do.

@CopCat34 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I also liked the comments. Keep those videos coming.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

We're gonna!

@ghostdog662 2 жыл бұрын

One way to remove the stuck studs is to thread on two nuts and tighten them to each other, then loosen the lowest one.

@jimjordan5630 3 жыл бұрын

FI's will never have the great and exciting sound that a 4bbl carb has when the 4 kicks in!! There's just no way!! IMHO JS

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

It is quite distinctive.

@leosarrade8995 3 жыл бұрын

They are hard to find, but PCV spacers do exist. That’s what I went with. I would recommend using 2 nuts jammed tight on each other and then loosening the bottom one to remove the studs. I avoid vice grips like the plague. Thanks for the video. I enjoy your content. REALLY looking forward to more Galaxie content.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

That can work too. We just use the locking plyers because we've been frustreated by the nut method at times.

@hobostink 3 жыл бұрын

Solid video great job guys

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@marc11467 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! You guys are awesome! I would like to see you guys work on some Mopars every now and then. I know you love Fords but........give mopar some love:)

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

I Love Mopars too...I just wish that they fit my budget better....

@adamwnichols 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video about different Auto Trans modulator/governors applications related to different engine sizes and C4/C6 trans and if 2WD/4WD impacts the proper modulator. Very interested in 302 C4 AT 2WD. LOL

@kentweaver1783 3 жыл бұрын

Yep did that to my converted 390 I put a 1 inch spacer on mine.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Did it help?

@c3dk 3 жыл бұрын

Good info, thanks for the upload :- )

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@jewllake 3 жыл бұрын

the 4100 is an excellent carb!

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@413x398 3 жыл бұрын

You need more air filter height for a 390. Low filters make "all" the incoming air having to turn sharply into the carb, creating turbulence affecting signal. Tall filters allow more gradual turn. Best filter is on a velocity stack; may have room on the truck. Might make for an interesting seat-of-the-pants driving comparo.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

I might add a larger filter, the issue is the center bolt on the carb...

@Vickyvee97 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't you of used the double nut method to screw off the studs?

@michaellowe3665 3 жыл бұрын

I typed my comment before I saw yours. I have used that to pull studs out of rusty junk yard intakes.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@jakefriesenjake 2 жыл бұрын

Screw off your studs.

@DavidGonzalez-kz4bz 2 жыл бұрын

Like the video l notes the mach 1 my dad has a cobra jet

@AutoRestoMod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Paulie1232 3 жыл бұрын

Even with the exhaust leak, she still sounds good....

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Still would rather hear the idle than that chuff...

@clevelandmaker386 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod good video....but....I have a complaint... you jinxed yourself on that spacer..... it might haved worked but... IT HEARD YOU but anyway still good video love and Starliners

@ronclewell799 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes change is good

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Especially at the toll booth...

@Thirdgen83 3 жыл бұрын

While a phenolic spacer helped, it wasn't enough to stop the heat-soak with ethanol gas in my Maverick. Blocking the exhaust heat crossovers did the trick.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that is another solution for sure.

@briansignorelli7090 5 күн бұрын

A lot of work but I think that's a necessary step

@theovallas 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I removed the factory hot water carb heater spacer and put in a 1-inch phenolic resin spacer (and a new Edelbrock AVS2 lol). I never have issues with hot starts anymore. Cranks up so much easier, hot or cold. A lot of that has to do with the new carb, but I'm convinced the spacer has helped tremendously. I do have one question for you - my spacer is a 4 hole, going down into a dual plane Edelbrock intake. I didn't cut a notch in the intake so air could vent from one side to another. Do you think I should? Would it make a difference on a fairly stock 360 FE?

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

No need the plenum will do all that for you.

@robkallok77 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool to see the spacer did the trick! But now the important question - where did you shoot the last part of the video? I don’t recall seeing that part of your garage before 😉 (Duh - I stopped the video to add my comments just before you told us - LOL. Congrats!!!)

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

New joint!

@GooeyThaGamer 3 жыл бұрын

What exhaust are you running? Is it “turbo” mufflers or the large “round” factory muffler? If so where did you get them from? I love the quite, stock sound

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Turbos from Summit.

@yeboscrebo4451 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what i need to do to mine. It seems like you didn’t have to adjust any of the linkages?

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. A little tweak to the idle was all.

@backyardbuilttrucks1 3 жыл бұрын

Always seem to be a Ford I had this issue on , never on a gm or dodge .

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen it be an equal opportunity pain honestly.

@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! Did you think of using a return fuel regulator line back to the tank? They help with different issues for around $150 includes lines fittings etc.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to do cheap first.

@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod Nothing wrong with trying cheap fixes first Jeff. Makes good sense.

@A_Litre_of_Farva Жыл бұрын

What about a return line to the tank, to help with percolation?

@Ridendrty Жыл бұрын

The return line eliminated vapor lock while driving for me but it does not eliminate heat soak which happens after you shut off a warm engine.

@JMCKAY351 3 жыл бұрын

Give the GU A facelift, respray, fit front locker, fit some nice alloy beadlock wheels, but definitely keep it, just give it a birthday facelift.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea

@johnvineyard67 3 жыл бұрын

i know it may be factory....but....it will help...

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Let's hope so.

@morganleblanc730 3 жыл бұрын

I have the spacer on my 390 that has the heater hose running through it. It looked like you had the same carb spacer. I was just wondering how you take care of that heater hose that ran through the spacer? I have a 69 Mustang and don't want to pull the dash apart to replace that hose.

@Jon-Bar 3 жыл бұрын

If you get rid of the spacer that runs hot coolant through and you want to remove that spacer, you can simply bypass it. Just use a length of heater hose long enough to connect the two points.

@morganleblanc730 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jon-Bar My thought is just to use a short piece of copper pipe for a spacer/insert.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

No, the truck just has the small PCV. You can remove the stock one and do what we did here.

@morganleblanc730 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod thanks for your response.

@filmart430 2 жыл бұрын

Your right elbow has some fluid collecting in it. You should get it checked.

@AutoRestoMod 2 жыл бұрын

Have done. I have bursitis in both elbows. It sucks.

@abhinand.a3074 7 ай бұрын

Bro my carburetor bowl get hot after warm up how to solve

@AutoRestoMod 7 ай бұрын

Put a shield between the carb and the intake.

@ray6976 Жыл бұрын

I have a 68 cougar 302 with original 2 barrel carb..finding a spacer isnt easy.

@AutoRestoMod Жыл бұрын

Nope. But they are out there.

@briansignorelli7090 5 күн бұрын

Make your own out of a piece of 1-inch maple works great

@anthonysantiago1999 3 жыл бұрын

I thought putting a spacer improves velocity somewhat from what i heard.

@anthonysantiago1999 3 жыл бұрын

Good job by the way.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

It seems to have done just that.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@anthonysantiago1999 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod Outstanding!!

@earleclemans4836 13 күн бұрын

Do you like force feeding super heated air to your engine?

@AutoRestoMod 11 күн бұрын

Pretty sure that nobody does

@earleclemans4836 11 күн бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod i dont understand why everybody does it with them junk open element aircleaners. The fan is blowing hot air from radiator right in the carb

@Pens-and-morez 3 жыл бұрын

How many barrels dose the carb have?

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

four

@Pens-and-morez 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod is that a factory one?. Mine is a 1

@marcusloftis2779 3 жыл бұрын

You should really try the summit brand EFI. It’s great. Way worth the money.

@grosseileracingteam 3 жыл бұрын

I've had many Ford engines over the past 45 years with carbs. When you get the carbs dialed in, they work great. I have milk crates full of carbs, so I don't have to spend over $1k for FI.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

We like to have at least two non-EFI cars in the fleet, keeps us humble. We are looking to doing a Holley system.

@slick-px4pq 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know who makes the summit branded efi?

@marcusloftis2779 3 жыл бұрын

@@slick-px4pq fi-tech.

@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын

@@grosseileracingteam Amen brother. good point.

@johnvineyard67 3 жыл бұрын

need a fuel press regular ....

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

We have done one, the Carter is spot on for fuel pressure.

@AmericaFirstLastGlimmerOfLight 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼🤠👍🏼

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

😁🖖😁

@MrJose123704 Жыл бұрын

Why not just use a insulator gasket?

@AutoRestoMod Жыл бұрын

That is an option

@brianwaskow5910 3 жыл бұрын

You need a little mayo between all those layers of your sandwich.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha with a nice dill pickle.

@brianwaskow5910 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod and some kettle cooked potato chips.

@jakefriesenjake 2 жыл бұрын

You got Popeye's elbow! I had that few months ago, it went away by itself.

@AutoRestoMod 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is in for the long haul it looks like. I want to have them drained but Doc says that the fluid will just come back.

@jakefriesenjake 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod yeah that sucks

@briansignorelli7090 5 күн бұрын

Could it be the winter arrived

@jakefriesenjake 5 күн бұрын

@@briansignorelli7090 don't know. It was crazy 😅

@The1969ssx66 3 жыл бұрын

go get breakfast 😜😂👍

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Mmmmmmbreakkkkkfassst.

@dfrford 3 жыл бұрын

3 Days to clear the engine bay? Did you put every tool you own out there ? LOL!!

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Three days to test. And isn't that SOP? One simple job requires half the tool box?

@ronnie8252 Жыл бұрын

Dam ethanol

@AutoRestoMod Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@davecaselli1957 3 жыл бұрын

I read the comments, but didn't watch the video.

@AutoRestoMod 3 жыл бұрын

Well, that is one way to stay under informed!

@davecaselli1957 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod I turned away from that stupid thumbnail. :-)