Two thumbs up for Solex F-Head Carb....

Hello folks!
I installed the Solex Carb. and a new set of plugs in my F-Head.
Amazing.
Glass-smooth idle.
Can't say there's any power increase, only smoother running and INSTANT start-up. Awesome.
Cold Start is excellent.
All that was involved was an air-fuel and idle speed screw adjustment.
Nothing to it.
Quadratec has them for $114 including shipping.
Sweet.
Anyone want an old Carter YF that needs throttle shaft bushings?

 

X2 installed one several years ago and never looked back-only to see where others were on the trail-LOLR) :hurrican: :hurrican:

 

Tell me about the YF...is it a 938SD model? And how bad do you want to get rid of it?

 

I love my solex too! I heard they weren't good in off-camber situations - but I've yet to experience any problems.

Rondog - I've got a YF too, if missouri71's doesnt work out.

 

I already have two YF's...a good 938SA off my original motor and a beat, rusty 938SC off a '59 freebie Fhead. Kamel tells me the best one is a 938SD model. I also have a Solex that came on another freebie Fhead motor, but I don't know its condition or if it's complete. Also have a 1-barrel Holley of some sort that was on yet another freebie Fhead motor.

There's another member here that had a 938SD (Sid?) for sale, but I wasn't quite ready to buy it yet at the time.

 

I just sent you an e-mail, Rondog.

 

Got it and replied.

 

Just installed one in mine and it finally is not running rich. First time out a few weeks ago it did smoke alot when going down a steep hill but now doesnt smoke at all when level.

 

hey i have a 65 cj5 and i am looking for a carter yf 938sd mine is i need one to rebuild or for parts my float bowl is cracked in mine it had been sitting for 5 years in a field musta been water in it but i am using it i am in pa if any one has one for cheap let me know i patched mine with jb weild thanks reply too fordman_19912000@yahoo.com