QuestionYou can't read my mind? Sorry for the incomplete information. Stepping on the gas pedel it cuts out immediately, (runs rough and then dies). Pulling the choke all of the way out and using it as a throttle is the only way i can drive it with any power. By the way I am currently putting their feet in the fire but I question their competence. Thank you for responding so quickly.
Sincerely Al
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I had my ford model 1101 1-bbl carburetor rebuilt, but now it won't accelerate when throttle is pushed but when choke is pulled rpms will go up normally, any ideas
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If you mean that pressing on the gas pedal has no effect, that would mean that the mechanic forgot to hook up the linkage to the throttle cable. Hold his feet to the fire until he fixes it!
If you mean something else, post a follow up question to me with a more complete description of your problem.
I happen to have a 65 Ford truck with the same carburetor and engine as yours, and it is normal for the choke control to increase the RPM when it is pulled out a short distance.
Dick
AnswerWell, my mind reading skills are not up to par this week, I guess!
You have arrived at rule # 1 in old car carburetors - never trust a rebuilder to fix it right the first time. The problem is clearly a defective carburetor (from your symptoms) and I'm sorry to tell you this is a very common experience in carburetor rebuilding. You can keep up the pressure on them until they figure it out, or you may have to get a replacement carburetor - there is no way I can guess at what they did wrong, but it must be fairly major, from what you describe.
Keeping their feet to the fire may get quite odorific! Wear a surgical mask.
There are competent carburetor rebuilders out there, but the cost is about the same as a new one, if you can find it, and I advise that as a good solution. I rebuild my own - and it is not difficult, requiring good eyesight, a clean well lit place to work, some small hand tools, ability to read the king's English, and an IQ of at least 85. It is that latter neccessity that is often the cause of a ruined carburetor.
If you want to pursue a replacment carburetor, start with NAPA stores - they usually can match up one that will work on your car, even though it is 40 years old. If they cannot help you, try the other chain stores (Auto-Zone, Kragen etc.). Stay away from Pep Boys.
As a last resort, contact "The Carburetor Shop" in Eldon, MO - Jon Hargrove is the best carburetor guy in the country - but he is not cheap or fast!
Good luck. You're going to need it!
Dick
