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Matti · 10-09-2018, 03:27 PM

Hi I have a customline 1953 With fordomatic.
And im Goin to rebuild the carburetor. My cuestion is what’s the difference between a manual and fordomatic carb.
Can’t find any information abut this. Thanks in advance.

supereal · 10-09-2018, 04:59 PM

The main difference is that the carb for the automatic requires a "dash pot" on the linkage to allow a gentle return when the gas pedal is released to allow the transmission to downshift.

Ford coupe · 10-09-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by supereal

The main difference is that the carb for the automatic requires a "dash pot" on the linkage to allow a gentle return when the gas pedal is released to allow the transmission to downshift.

Geez and I always thought the dash pot was to keep it from stalling when letting off quickly on the pedal..Live and learn..

scicala · 10-09-2018, 05:37 PM

Yes, the dashpot is for preventing stalls on quick/emergency stop on cars with an auto transmission. The only differences between manual and auto trans carbs is the dashpot, dashpot bracket, and a unique throttle lever with a tab to hit the dashpot on auto trans carbs.
If you don't care about perfection, a manual trans carb will work fine (w/o dashpot).

Sal

Matti · 10-10-2018, 03:17 PM

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Thanks for the answers it was very helpful for me.

10-09-2018, 03:27 PM	#1
Matti Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 8	Fordomatic carburetor Hi I have a customline 1953 With fordomatic. And im Goin to rebuild the carburetor. My cuestion is what’s the difference between a manual and fordomatic carb. Can’t find any information abut this. Thanks in advance.

10-09-2018, 04:59 PM	#2
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Fordomatic carburetor The main difference is that the carb for the automatic requires a "dash pot" on the linkage to allow a gentle return when the gas pedal is released to allow the transmission to downshift.

10-09-2018, 05:37 PM	#4
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,703	Re: Fordomatic carburetor Yes, the dashpot is for preventing stalls on quick/emergency stop on cars with an auto transmission. The only differences between manual and auto trans carbs is the dashpot, dashpot bracket, and a unique throttle lever with a tab to hit the dashpot on auto trans carbs. If you don't care about perfection, a manual trans carb will work fine (w/o dashpot). Sal

10-10-2018, 03:17 PM	#5
Matti Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 8	Re: Fordomatic carburetor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the answers it was very helpful for me.