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1961 CJ5 Carb help Please

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by wlirio, May 6, 2007.

  1. May 6, 2007
    wlirio

    wlirio Member

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    Hi,
    I am new to this site. I bought a 1961 CJ5 that I am going to restore.
    I was able to get it to tun yesterday but noticed fuel leaking out ot the Cater YF Carb. it is leaking out of a lever the comes out from the botton of the section that has the float. I attached and illustration of the lever.
     
    wlirio, May 6, 2007
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  2. May 6, 2007
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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  3. May 6, 2007
    PeteL

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    Sounds like the float chamber is over-flowing. That's where it will leak out. Check the float and float valve for holes, adjustment and/or crud. etc.

    Happy Jeeping!

    Pete
     
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  4. May 7, 2007
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    You could consider replacing the Carter with a Solex .
     
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  5. May 7, 2007
    1963cj5

    1963cj5 Member

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    Get it re-built and then your problems are solved.. www.then-now.com
    they have re-built several carbs and fuel - vac pumps and are very good at it..and resonable
     
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  6. May 7, 2007
    wlirio

    wlirio Member

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    Thanks for the help.
    I will attempt to adjust the float and if that does not help I see about either getting it professionally rebuilt or get a solex.
     
    wlirio, May 7, 2007
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  7. May 7, 2007
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Try Glenn at Garmens in Hollywood........954 961 0550 I think
     
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  8. May 7, 2007
    wlirio

    wlirio Member

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    Thanks,
    That number looks good.
    I searched and it returned this.
    Garman's Custom Truck Accessories
    (954) 961-0550 | 2840 N State Road 7 Hollywood, FL 33021
     
    wlirio, May 7, 2007
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  9. May 8, 2007
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    YUP
    Talk to Glenn and no one else. They were a Jeep Dealer back in the Day. He may have some stuff laying around.
     
    blevisay, May 8, 2007
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