Ford 1250 1-Barrel: Overhaul: Reassembly

1971 Mercury Capri 1.6L Eng VIN L, Not Available TransSECTION Reassembly

To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedures.

Fig 1: FORD AUTOLITE 1250 CARBURETOR
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Ford Car. No. Idle Speed (Engine RPM) Float Level Setting Float Drop Setting Accel. Pump Stroke Choke Pull-Down Setting Unloader Setting Auto. Choke Setting
Hot Fast
C7BHJ
C7BHK
580-620 (1)900-1100 1.12-1.14" 1.38-1.40" .135-.145" (2).16-.18" .18-.20" Index
C9BHA
C9BHB
580-620 (1)900-1100 1.12-1.14" 1.38-1.40" .135-.145" (2).16-.18" .17-.21" Index
701WCA
701WDA
580-620 (3)900-1000 1.15-1.17" 1.41-1.43" .080-.090" (4).16-.18" .19-.23" Index
7011WFA 830-870 1775 1.09-1.11" 1.35-1.37" .080-.090" .10-.12" .19-.23" 1 Notch Lean
C8GH-H(5) 800-900 1900-2100 1.08" 1.34" .090-.100" .08-10" .19-.23" Index
(1) Auto. Choke - 1850-2050 RPM.
(2) Auto. Choke -.13-.15".
(3) Auto. Choke - 2000-2200 RPM.
(4) Auto. Choke -.08-.10"
(5) Also Carburetor No. 72TF-KEA and 72TF-KFA.
RENDER: 1.0x

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