Carter YF

Hey all,

I have a '55 cj5 and need someone that can do a rebuild on a carter yf for my 134. I have tried but can't find the correct parts locally and don't really have the time to screw with it.
Any suggestions? From what I have read I don't want a solex or weber replacement.
Thanks,

Marty

 

i see that you have not posted your location in your profile.that would help in locating some one to help you out, i would be glad too if i knew where you were at and if it was close to me

 

Do they still rebuild them? I haven't called, but I got the impression from the website that they didn't do rebuilds anymore. If they do, please let me know!

 

Also check out http://www.then-now.comthey know there stuff as well, and they do rebuilds.

Russ

 

Sorry guys, I'm located in south Florida. I have seen in past searches regarding this subject the solex and webers don't run as well as the original yf's. If a solex does work I'll spend the hundred or so bucks and get it overwith.
Thanks for the recommendations.

 

Thanks Sparky, I will look into them. Have toooo many projects right now to get into rebuilding carbs.

Marty

 

I slapped one on Ugly, and it ran fine right outta the box. I don't know anything about adjustments, but it worked just fine for me.

 

This solex thing baffles me, with all respect to those of that persuasion.

After 30 years of driving F-heads, in all seasons, and doing every kind of tinkering and rebuild, the Carter YF doesn't even make the list of things I think of as Jeep problems, in my experience. Sorry, I just don't get the point of messing with something that doesn't seem broke.

Although I don't restore vehicles, as a generally philosophy I like to keep good ones as near stock as possible (if they haven't been modified already). I feel like we owe it to the next generation of owners. "Originals" get rarer and rarer every year, and restoring a vehicle that is missing correct parts is a lot harder.

Just my opinion.



Pete

 

My '56 had a YF938SA on it, and from what I've heard the YF938SD is a better version of the YF, so I jumped at the chance to get the SD that SIDSCJ took off of his '56 when he put on his Solex. Traded him a 2A tailgate for it. Haven't rebuilt it yet, but I've communicated with The Carb Shop about it, and they do have kits for them. Got a lot to do before I worry about carb rebuilding.

 

Well I ordered a kit for the YF 079938SD today from the carb shop it was over $50 +10 shipping. Talked to Krage later today to order other stuff and he only charges $26 for the kit. He said his overhead is low and it is the same kit. Just a heads up so you guys don't spend the extra $25 like I did if they are the same kits. I'll let you know how the rebuild goes next week or so.

 

I know that if the throttle shaft bushings on ANY carb are worn out, you'll never get it to run right, 'cause it'll be sucking air. The bushings might be replaceable, but if the shaft itself is worn out yer screwed.

 

Yes, please do! I was under the impression that the Carb Shop kits are NOT the same as everybody else's. Supposed to be better stuff, from what I hear.

 

I keep telling myself the one I bought is better.