Got my new carb today!

Hi all,
About a month ago I asked a question about replacing the Carter YF on my '65 CJ-5 with 134 F Head engine and several of you very promptly(!) replied that the Solex was the easiest, most economical way to go. Well, I just got thru bolting it on and the Jeep starts up and idles nice ....I haven't driven it yet, I need to dump the gas contaminated oil and replace with new before I try driving it. I had to remove my factory spark plug wire loom from the rear of the valve cover in order to gain clearance for the accelerator linkage...there's a little difference from the Carter...and re-route my plug wires. I have 2 more questions for you guys who have experience with these Jeeps.
1)the instructions with the new Solex say to install a fuel pressure regulator and set it at 1 3/4 to 2 psi. Is the pressure regulator really needed?
2)my oem choke cable will not reach the mount on the new carb ....are longer choke cables available or is there some little trick to this that I don't know?
Thanks a lot guys for your help.
FYI: I am active on 2 other sites that are similar to this one; www.turbodieselregister.com (for Dodge trucks with Cummins engines and www.valkyrieriders.com (for owners of Honda Valkyrie motorcycles). Just like you guys know these Jeeps inside and out, these other guys are really great in their respective areas, in fact the Dodge guys steered me to this site! Thanks again!

 

Cheers to the Dodge guys for steering you here! :stout:

Long choke/throttle cables are available at AutoZone or the equivalent. Just look in the "HELP!" section or ask the guy behind the desk. He/she'll hook ya up.

If your oil is contaminated w/ gas, then check or replace your fuel pump (134 guys help me out on this). On the V6, there's a diaphragm that sometimes goes bad on the F.P. that lets gas in the oil. Not sure about the 4-banger.

Hey let's hear it for Honda owners!!
-Alan

 

gas

Welcome to the ECJ5 forum, howdy from Texas! If your making oil, then definitely check your pump, their cheap unless you want a two stage for your vacuum wipers. Let everything warm up good before final tuning of the solex- got one, I love it.

 

Thanks, guys......

I believe the gas in the oil came from the old carb draining into the crankcase, I have a new fuel pump so I doubt that is the problem. The problem with the old carb was that the fuel in the float bowl would drain whenever the engine was turned off.
Regarding the fuel pressure regulator, guess I will go ahead and install it, just need to think about where I can locate it so that it is safely away from the exhaust manifold.

 

I've been using my Solex without a fuel pressure regulator. No problems so far.

 

Ditto here. I had the regulator in there at first, didn't like the extra complexity so I removed it. No problems without it. Apparently some may have trouble, others may not.

Stan

 

Think I'll at least try running

without the pressure regulator for a little while and see how I get along.....I too do not like any unnecessary stuff under the hood.

 

It was probably a combination; the diaphram in the old fuel pump was in pieces when I took it off and apart.

 

8) Got the oil changed and took her for a test ride across town. All seems OK, if anything, it may run a bit smoother than with the oem carb...hard to say.
Thanks guys!

 

Re: Thanks, guys......

Float level was set too high...needle wouldn't seat and cut off fuel...

 

My choke cable did not work right either. I had read about that problem and someone suggested moving the location where the cable comes out of the firewall. I drilled a small hole just behind the motor on the firewall. Now the cable has a straight path and lines up with the choke linkage of the solex.

Another trick I learned from my Harley riding twin brother. The way some of the motorcycle guys oil their cables is to make an IV type bag from a zip lock sandwich bag. They poke the end of the cable in the bottom of the bag and put a rubber band at the point the cable goes into the bag. Now fill the bag a little bit with penetrating oil, such as WD 40. Hang the bag up higher than the cable and let gravity lube your cable overnight .

 

Good odea on relocating the choke location on the dash.
The float level on the old carb was set correctly...the needle/seat were worn out and the ones supplied in the rebuild kits would not fit my carb body.