Post by papac on Jan 27, 2015 16:01:18 GMT -5
First let me say I AM an advocate of EBAY and had to learn the ropes due to to necessary. See, my jeep of choice (accident) is a 1956 DJ3A Fastback Convertible. A mostly despised by the real Willys Crowd 2 Wheel Drive odd little duck. Not only are they EXTREMLY odd, most venders don't even recognize them or carry replacement parts. Since mine was mostly stripped of about everything valuable I had to do a LOT of research and learn fast.
Even finding a correct carb was quite a ordeal for me. If you don't believe it, try looking for a Carter YF2392S or YF2392SA.
During my research and learning process it came to my attention to Buyer beware when it comes to eBay. During my studies I was often able to spot 'genuine' Carter YF Carbs advertised as older or long ago rebuilt carbs BUT especially on the 2392s carbs I've managed to identify multiples on these that were rebuilt using the wrong number throttle base.
Recently it came to my attention that not only that.....there are also advertised as NOS carbs on eBay that were made overseas that look decent but ARE NOT made to original Carter YF specifications.
It is being said by other experts in the field, including scout pilot, that these carburetors will NOT work as advertised.
z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/index.php?showtopic=5965
At this point I'll turn this over to ScoutPilot who along with people like OLDTIME know more about carburetors than I could ever hope to learn.
Charles Tate
Even finding a correct carb was quite a ordeal for me. If you don't believe it, try looking for a Carter YF2392S or YF2392SA.
During my research and learning process it came to my attention to Buyer beware when it comes to eBay. During my studies I was often able to spot 'genuine' Carter YF Carbs advertised as older or long ago rebuilt carbs BUT especially on the 2392s carbs I've managed to identify multiples on these that were rebuilt using the wrong number throttle base.
Recently it came to my attention that not only that.....there are also advertised as NOS carbs on eBay that were made overseas that look decent but ARE NOT made to original Carter YF specifications.
It is being said by other experts in the field, including scout pilot, that these carburetors will NOT work as advertised.
z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/index.php?showtopic=5965
At this point I'll turn this over to ScoutPilot who along with people like OLDTIME know more about carburetors than I could ever hope to learn.
Charles Tate
