Re: [ihc] Carb help needed

[David Bongo <dbongo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dennis-

Thanks for the reply.  I've considered upgrading the carb, but I'm stuck
with the 1 bbl intake manifold.  Or, I guess I should say, my
understanding is that I'm stuck with a 1bbl intake manifold.  Jeeps,
AFAIK, have 2bbl intake manifolds stock, so I'd not only need the
manifold adapter, but I'd need the whole darn manifold too.

There's also the issue of cost.  Fixing the choke is my current
preferred option because it's the cheapest.  For my to drop a
significant amount of extra cash into the fuel system, I'd have to see
some real benefits.  Under a "best case" scenario, a $2000 investment in
Mopar SEFI and good exhaust headers would probably have taken me at
least 5 YEARS to make my money back.  Worst case, over 10 years.  Is it
worth it?  I deemed not.

My biggest concern is reliability.  And, from what I've been made to
understand, it don't get much more reliable than that stock carb.  Of
course, I could be misinformed or minunderstanding what I was told.  I
want the truck to turn On when I turn the key, and turn off when I I
turn the key back.  The first part is working pretty good....if the
engine is warm.  The second part?  Well, my customers on the route have
passed several remarks to me about my engine when the truck just kind of
keeps on running and I'm halfway up the driveway...

Dave


> Dennis Bernth wrote:
> 
> Dave-
> I realize you've sunk some money in your truck, but I think if I had
> the setup you have I'd ditch the stock carb altogether and go with a
> Weber. It's a pretty common upgrade for the Jeep guys on the inline
> sixes, and everybody that I've talked/corresponded with that did it
> was extremely pleased with the increase in gas mileage and
> driveability they got with the Weber. It is pricier than a rebuilt
> stock carb, but is so much better that it seems to be almost a
> no-brainer to go that route. There is an outfit that makes complete
> kits to fit the Jeeps, including manifold adaptor, carb and air
> cleaner. I'm sure there will be some 'housekeeping' issues to deal
> with (auto trans kickdown linkage comes to mind as one), but any
> competent mechanic with a well equipped shop can deal with that kind
> of thing easily. You may want to check the Jeep boards for more info,
> or maybe Colin Rush will speak up. He has a foot in the AMC world, and
> probably has some good info on the Weber conversion.
> Dennis
> <SNIP>
> >My question for you guys is on what to do from >here.  He tried
> installing a manual choke, but couldn't get it to >go.  I know from
> >reading the Scout service manual that there is an >electric choke
> that
> >was used on that carb with the 196.  (I've got a >258)  What can I do
> to
> >get a part number on the electric choke, and >would it work in my
> >application?  What are my other options?
> 
> >Thanks,
> 
> >Dave