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New Solex Carb

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Apollo, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. Apr 16, 2008
    Apollo

    Apollo 1958 CJ5

    Reno NV
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    I have just installed a new Solex on my 58 cj5 f-134 it seems to run o.k. having some issues with cold starts does not seem like the choke works all that great. I pull the choke cable all the way out and can watch the choke lever close all the way but still I have to fiddle around a bit to get it started. Also I can not figure out how to attach the manual throttle cable in conjuction with the other linkage. Any ideas would help. Thanks
     
    Apollo, Apr 16, 2008
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  2. Apr 17, 2008
    weedy

    weedy Member

    Conroe, Tx
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    Re: New Solex Card

    I replaced my carb with aSOLEX and had a slight improvement. Recently replaced the points with the PERTRONIX elecronic ignition and it made a HUGE difference. Make sure you have a HOT spark before adjusting the SOLEX.
     
    weedy, Apr 17, 2008
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  3. Apr 17, 2008
    SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

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    Re: New Solex Card

    Make sure your engine is fully warmed up before you adjust carb. The choke on the Solex is just an extra fuel delivery circuit, adds fuel in high up in the throat. If possible, get a helper and check to see if it's working properly while starting. Solexes do have a tendency to "lose their prime" or, allow fuel to drain back and cause "hard" starting if they sit for a length of time. Takes a few more turns of the starter to get fuel up from the pump to the carb it seems.
     
    SIDSCJ, Apr 17, 2008
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  4. Apr 17, 2008
    Apollo

    Apollo 1958 CJ5

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    where would one get a Pertronix ignition? and are they made for a 6v system? sorry for the ignorance!
     
    Apollo, Apr 17, 2008
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  5. Apr 17, 2008
    warrpath4x4

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    I am interested in this caue I just orderd one today for my F head. mines been converted to 12V
     
    warrpath4x4, Apr 17, 2008
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  6. Apr 18, 2008
    mrhp

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    My solex was cold blooded and would run too lean so I ordered a carb kit for a pacco carb and used some of those jets, while drilling others to get it richer. It now starts with minimal to no choke when cold and performance is increased lots over the stock calibration. I do have a header, dual exhaust and paper air filter as well. I now like my carb. Starts and runs great.Sounds like yours needs to be jetted as well.
     
    mrhp, Apr 18, 2008
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  7. Apr 18, 2008
    Apollo

    Apollo 1958 CJ5

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    Good piont, I did forget to mention that I live above 5,000 feet. Due you think this will afect the Solex?
     
    Apollo, Apr 18, 2008
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  8. Apr 20, 2008
    mrhp

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    I believe they are jetted generically and have to be fine tuned for each engine. Mine had modifications so more adjustments were needed. A stock engine will probably need less jetting adjustments. My plugs are a nice light tan now instead of snow white. Starts and runs great.
     
    mrhp, Apr 20, 2008
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  9. Apr 23, 2008
    weedy

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    JEGGS carries the ignition parts.
     
    weedy, Apr 23, 2008
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