170 running lean after autolite 1100 rebuild

[kaisermusic]

Hey I need some help. My 170 is running very lean and missing badly after I rebuilt my autolite 1100. It puts out a lot of loght grey smoke when you hit the accelerator. It also misses very badly at idle. I have tried adjusting the idle mix screw but it doesn't really help much. The float measures out to about 1 3/16 when measured with that paper gauge. I am not sure where it is supposed to measure. Anyone have any ideas here?

 

[broncnaz]

Should be about right for the float level. You may want to double check it just to be sure. bottom out the idle mixture screw then back it out 1 1/2 turn for your base line setting you shouldnt need to turn it much from there. Also check for vacuum leaks. As they will cause a rough idle. I'd also make sure your points gap and timing are set correctly.
Warm the engine up fully before making your final adjustments.