Oh, and thanks everyone for the tips and suggestions. Fortunately I had another float from a spare carburetor since the carb kit didn't come with...
Well, those that thought it was a flooding problem were correct. After pulling off the top cover of the carburetor the problem was obvious. The...
Thanks homersdog!! Looks like that kit is even available at our local parts store.
That would be appreciated. My '70 CJ5 is sitting in a barn out of state so I can't get to the carb. number easily. Thanks!
Hope all are OK with a stray question but what is the part number (NAPA?) for the carburetor rebuild kit? Are they all the same for the 225 V6?
Chances are the area would've still been prone to rust with the steel bushing type reinforcement if no other form of rust protection was applied....
I agree completely and for this purpose the effect would be the same whether the filler material is an inch or 6 inches long. I still think...
I don't think the wood provides any structural rigidity. The structural strength is in the formed channel itself. Jeep could've used a number of...
Aside from something electrical, flooding seems like a possible cause. Although the Jeep sat overnight and it still wouldn't fire. And is it...
Maybe but wouldn't it at least fire momentarily by some gas or starting fluid poured directly into the carb? It did before hooking up the battery...
Yes, I have a VOM. Strange, the Jeep ran great before it was put into storage. I had to prime the carburetor by pouring some gas into it...
I have a Delco distributor (not HEI), changed from the previous Prestolite. Yes, I have a tach.
What wheelie said. I recall pulling one out of my '70 CJ and it was only a few inches long.
I've had my '70 CJ5 (V6) stored in a barn for the past 9 months. While trying to start it a couple of weeks ago I couldn't get it to run without...
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