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Which Carter Carb

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 62CheepJeep, Feb 2, 2019.

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    Vanguard

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    I recommend a new Solex.
     
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    PeteL

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    Why?
     
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    Vanguard

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    I ran a Carter YF for 10 years, before dropping it for a Solex. Three rebuilds - 2 by me and one professionally, couldn't make it work satisfactorily. I finally gave up and bolted on a Solex. For $120, it was rang great right out of the box and really woke the F-Head up. No kits that support 40 years of Carter YFs with poor instructions and extra parts. No ultrasonic carb cleaner. Just a working engine, well running engine.

    Don't get me wrong, after watching Mustie1 on Youtube, I want an ultrasonic cleaner. :D But the Solex just makes sense.
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    Good discussions here, thanks.
     
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    Greevesman

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    My YF runs fine after a kit from Daytona Parts and a fuel pressure regulator.
     
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    sterlclan

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    Fwiw both of my carters run fine.
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    Well I took the YF completely apart today and cleaned it best as I could without an ultrasonic cleaner. It looked horrible in there. I am concerned if it is even worth rebuilding. I will have to place an order for a kit. Whilst off I thought I would just throw the BB1 on so I can still putz around with Willard while I wait on kit. Engine runs decent enough but the wretched carb is too tall to shut the hood wih the OE breather tube assembly on it. Phooey!!! :cry:
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    Any chance you have the kit number or should I just em with carb number and application?
     
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    Soak it overnight in toiletbowl cleaner?
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    I soaked it for about 4 hours. Then cleaned it with degreaser and a toothbrush. It has a ton of pitting in the bottom of the bowl and some strange white substance on the accelerator pump. I did not soak the accelerator pump due to the rubber on the bottom.
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    i will try to take/upload some pics.
     
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    I have to get a small putty knife to get the remnants of gasket out of and off of bowl.
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    I cannot find a kit for the stamp on my YF, Internet search doesn't come back with anything for this number. C-944
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    Disregard, I was looking at the wrong number, 938 SD
     
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    62CheepJeep

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    I guess the 938S is for Industrial Application. :mad:
     
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    Call them and tell them what you have. They will figure it out.
     
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