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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by SIDSCJ, Jan 12, 2022.

  1. Jan 12, 2022
    SIDSCJ

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    GillaFunk

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    Nope. I run a Weber. Tuneable. More performance. More modern design
     
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    Buildflycrash

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    Holley Sniper is the latest technology for your Willys!!

     
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    GillaFunk

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    That’s what I’d do. Hellll yeah!
     
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    SIDSCJ

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    So I guess that's a NO?
    If I wanted to go injected, I would've asked about that...
    Personally I wouldn't waste the $$ to inject an f-head.
     
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    Lockman

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    Yes ,Sid.......Get the Weber like Funk says.......His runs well with it. :whistle:
     
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    Oldpappy

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    The Webers are nice, but too pricey for me, and the original carburetors work just fine.

    I suppose that is a knock off of a Carter YF.

    I bought a NOS Carter YF from Dan Sharon (CMV Jeeps). Since it was old I refreshed it with a new kit and after adjustments it functions flawlessly.

    He still has a few of these listed on his Ebay store.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/111768303282?hash=item1a05e8f6b2:g:vcYAAOSw~K9bJukX
     
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    jeepdaddy2000

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    Never used one, however, I'm always a bit skeptical about "foreign" carbs. In a perfect universe, I would stick to US or European made carb and rebuild it.
    That being said, there are a couple of solid one barrel carbs out there (or, at least, used to be) that had promise.
    Solex used to be a popular swap.
    I'm a huge fan of the Rochester series carbs and the Monojet might be a good choice, as the Autolite 1100 that came on the Ford 176-200 sixes.
    Of course you would have to find one, then adapt it over.
     
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    Glenn

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    Just ordered one. Thanks Oldpappy! (y) Where did you get the kit from?
     
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    Oldpappy

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    I don't remember where I got the kit, may have been from CMV, QTM, or may have been from "Scout Pilot".

    I don't run ethanol in my Jeeps, but I paid the extra cost for a kit that uses modern material that will stand up to it for the accelerator pump diaphragm in case non-alcohol gasoline becomes scarce. Don't buy a cheap kit they are made overseas and who knows what materials are used.

    I had to fiddle with the metering rod adjustment a few times to get mine right, but once I got it right it has been perfect. Put a good filter ahead of the carburetor....
     
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    Glenn

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    Yeah, NOS stuff doesn't like Ethanol at all. The metering rod adjustment is definitely tricky, no doubt.
     
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    Oldpappy

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    Fifty year old rubber, or whatever it is, is always suspect in my book. It was worth $60 to get a throttle body that isn't worn out. The one I got came sealed in old plastic. It was clean and shiny.
     
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    Uncle Vin

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    My 2 cents: I agree with you that if you want to keep the Jeep original -- and not go with fuel injection -- then go with the YF. That being said, if you have a useable core, send it to Scoutpilot (https://oldjeepcarbs.com/) and you'll have a perfect running carburetor.
     
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    SIDSCJ

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    I no longer have the original carb.
    Currently has a Solex on it, and is not all that cold weather friendly.
     
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    Glenn

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    Ask Willys America if a YF rebuild kit can be used on those?
     
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    Uncle Vin

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    I'll add another 2 cents to this thread: Post a WTB add in the classifieds on this site for a useable core; or find one on Facebook Marketplace; or try eBay (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...at=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=carter+yf&_osacat=0). IMO, the Solex carb is junk. I've read many horror stories concerning them and few happy endings. You also might try reaching out to Scoutpilot directly and see if he has a useable core that he could rebuild for you. I do not trust other vendors' rebuilt carburetors. But I will defer to Glenn and others with more experience.
     
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    Glenn

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    I agree with everyone's thoughts on Scoutpilot, definitely go to him. And the YF is certainly a sturdy carburetor, hands down much better than the Solex. But to defend the Solex just a bit it doesn't have a choke, just a fuel enrichment so yeah, in cold weather it can be a pain.
     
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    Oldpappy

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    Carter YFs were used on a lot of vehicles other than Jeeps, so plenty of them out there, but most non-Jeep applications were for larger engines, usually six cylinders, so might need to change the main jet for it to work well on a F134, maybe not.
     
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    SFaulken

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    Pre-1987 F-Series Pickups with the 300-6 are good sources for them, and they're not exactly rare
     
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    Glenn

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    Just a FWIW, the YF on the L-226 has a larger mounting base (bolt hole spread) but other than that it looks the same. I've not tried it but I have also wondered if the basic carb body itself is interchangeable.
     
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