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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: cdanz87 on November 09, 2019, 09:06:31 AM

Title: 69 Autolite 2100
Post by: cdanz87 on November 09, 2019, 09:06:31 AM
I'm getting ready to restore my carb and was curious what parts needed to be plated yellow. I've tried searching for the answer but not having much luck.  The carb is a C9ZF-B.

Thanks for the help
Title: Re: Autolite 2100
Post by: jwc66k on November 09, 2019, 03:43:05 PM
Some of the gold zinc (the term plating shops use, it's simpler) parts, arms for one, are stamped onto their associated shafts and are difficult to remove, plate and reattach without a lot of experience. I recommend a shop to do this. Check out the "Services Offered" section of this forum for carburetor restorations.
Jim
Title: Re: Autolite 2100
Post by: J_Speegle on November 09, 2019, 04:48:35 PM
Not a great picture but it may help a bit.

Picture of a NOS C9AF 2100. Should be one or two out in the trailer btu apparently have not taken any nice clear pictures

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/13/6-091119153909.jpeg)


Zinc dichromate or dye depending on the metal that makes up the part
Looks like throttle shaft, butterflys and linkage on the drivers side. Any of the wire clip would be P&O. Believe the spring is dyed either a red, blue or green based on the application

Screws that hole the carb together and attach the choke to the main body.
Don't recall if the throttle adjustment is zinc or zinc dichromate but the accelerator pump linkage appears to be P&O

Choke plate, choke shaft
Linkage from choke shaft to choke (arms also) and also choke body, choke cap retainer and heater hose bracket. Clips would be P& O


I would suggest that if your going to get some plating done you gather a bunch of parts for your car, duplicates and multiples since often there is a minimum charge to do the plating so it may be the same price if your doing a handful or coffee can full especially (like most places today :( they are using the tumble/basket method of plating

One issue with restorers is that they often sent everything out and have it plated all the same color so you may be trying to not have that happen by doing it yourself

Also the condition of the metal will effect the final look of the part. Plating will not hide imperfections but in stead make them more visible

Hope this helps
Title: Re: Autolite 2100
Post by: cdanz87 on November 09, 2019, 07:17:24 PM
Thanks for the replies.