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ROCHESTER Models 2SE & E2SE 2-Barrel: Overhaul: Reassembly

NOTE: Use new gaskets and seals. Make sure new gaskets fit correctly and all holes are punched through and properly located.

To reassemble carburetor, reverse disassembly procedure and note the following:

  1. Install fuel inlet needle pull clip over edge of flat on float arm facing float. Do not hook clip in holes in float arm.
  2. After throttle body is installed on float bowl, make sure secondary lockout tang is in correct position to engage secondary lockout lever.
  3. Install new accelerator pump discharge check ball and spring plastic retainer. Insert end of retainer in spring and place in position in float bowl. Lightly tap retainer into position until it is flush in float bowl.
  4. Make sure holes in fuel filter face toward fuel inlet fitting when filter is installed.
  5. Some linkage retaining clips are dished. Make sure portion of clip that bends outward is toward end of rod. Make sure clip makes full contact with rod.
  6. Place fast idle screw on high step of fast idle cam. Install choke coil cover, aligning notch in cover with raised boss on housing cover flange.
    NOTE: If choke cover and coil assembly was removed from housing, a service rivet kit must be installed to restore tamper-resistant feature.
    CAUTION: On E2SE models, be sure coil pick-up lever is located inside choke coil tang. Also, on electric chokes, the ground contact is provided by a metal plate at rear of choke cover assembly. Do not install a choke cover gasket between electric choke assembly and choke housing.
  7. Install air horn screws, noting location and type of screw for correct installation. Tighten screws evenly, securely and in proper sequence. See Fig 1.
  8. On E2SE models, install mixture control solenoid seal on solenoid stem. Using a 3/16" socket and hammer, lightly tap retainer in place, on stem, leaving a slight clearance between retainer and seal. Apply silicone grease to seal before installation of solenoid.
    Fig 1: Air Horn Screw Location and Tightening Sequence
    G09315734Courtesy of AMERICAN MOTORS/RENAULT CORP.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Float Level Setting Accel. Pump Setting Choke Coil Lever Setting Choke Rod Setting Air Valve Rod Setting Vacuum Break Air Valve Spring(1) Choke Unloader Setting Secondary Lockout Setting
Primary Setting Secondary Setting
American Motors                     
  2SE                    
    17082380 1/8" 1/8" .085" 18° (2) 21° ..... ..... 34° .065"
    17082383 7/32" 1/8" .085" 18° (2) 21° ..... ..... 34° .065"
    17082385 7/32" 1/8" .085" 18° (2) 21° ..... ..... 34° .065"
  E2SE                    
    17082386 1/4" 1/8" .065" 18° (2) 19° ..... ..... 34° .065"
    17082387 1/4" 1/8" .085" 18° (2) 19° ..... ..... 34° .065"
    17082388 1/4" 1/8" .085" 18° (2) 19° ..... ..... 34° .065"
    17082389 1/4" 1/8" .085" 18° (2) 19° ..... ..... 34° .065"
General Motors                     
  E2SE                    
  17081600 5/16" TR .085" 18° 23° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17081601 5/16" TR .085" 18° 21° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17081606 5/16" TR .085" 18° 23° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17081607 5/16" TR .085" 18° 21° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17081609 5/16" TR .085" 18° 21° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17082300 5/16" TR .085" 18° 23° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17082301 5/16" TR .085" 18° 21° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17082303 5/16" TR .085" 18° 21° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17082304 5/16" TR .085" 18° 1 ° 23° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17082305 5/16" TR .085" 18° 21° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17082316 1/4" TR .085" 17° 26° 34° 1 35° .026"
17082317 1/4" TR .085" 17° 29° 35° 1 35° .026"
17082320 1/4" TR .085" 25° 30° 35° 1 33° .026"
17082321 1/4" TR .085" 25° 29° 35° 1 33° .026"
17082390 13/32" TR .085" 17° 26° 34° 1 35° .026"
17082391 13/32" TR .085" 25° 29° 35° 1 35° .026"
17082490 13/32" TR .085" 17° 26° 34° 1 35° .026"
17082491 13/32" TR .085" 25° 29° 35° 1 35° .026"
17082630 5/16" TR .085" 18° 23° 27° 1/2 35° .026"
17082631 5/16" TR .085" 18° 23° 25° 1/2 35° 026"
17082640 1/4" TR .085" 17° 26° 34° 1 35° .026"
17082641 1/4" TR .085" 17° 29° 35° 1 35° .026"
17082642 1/4" TR .085" 25° 30° 35° 1 33° .026"
TR - Tamper-Resistant.
(1) Number of Turns.
(2) Maximum Degree Setting.