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That was true ... about my carb - Spring photo for proof

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Alan28, Mar 23, 2015.

  1. Mar 23, 2015
    Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    When it was cold, I had some problems to stay at idle then to accelerate.
    So I changed the spark plugs, and I waited for spring.
    I asked to the forum, and many answers were about the Solex carb, which doesn't like cold weather.

    Today, first day of nice weather (and last one by the way, winter comes back) so I started the Jeep and - miracle- no problem.

    I had just to wait some minutes to have the engine at minimum level temperature.

    The proof is here, at my neighbour's farm.

    I am happy.

    But : what is the solution if I want to use my Jeep in winter? Change the carburation - less rich/ more rich???

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    Alan28, Mar 23, 2015
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    Glenn

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    Jeep is happy, Alan is happy.........win win. :hurrican::)
     
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    Walt Couch

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    Gotta keep Alan's jeep happy. Know nothing about the Solex but somebody will show up...
     
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    Dandy

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    I agree with Walt.....
     
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    timgr

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    Woohoo Alan! I like the photo you gave us.

    You should see how much snow is still on the ground here ...

    Can't help you with the carburetor problem.
     
    timgr, Mar 23, 2015
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    Dandy

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    Alan, how cold is cold, temperature wise, that might help the solex guys.....
     
    Dandy, Mar 23, 2015
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    termin8ed

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    Mine just needed some time to warm up before it would run good Alan. It doesnt have a choke but it has an enrichment instead. It works similar to a choke but it lets more gas thru so it runs richer. The end results are the same
     
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    Glenn

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    Same here, engine temperature is the key. Generally, when it is cold out the older, simpler engines need to be thoroughly warmed up before they will run good. It gets cold enough here at times to be an issue, so it is definitely more of a problem in colder climates. Other than that, there is not really anything that I know of one can do. The flathead 226 in my wagon refuses to run good till it's thoroughly warmed up if it is cold weather time, and it has a Carter YF.
     
    Glenn, Mar 23, 2015
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