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2ndgearhero
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Posted: 11 Jan. 2023 at 9:08pm |
Hello All,
I stated in another forum that I suspect the engine in my CJ is not originally from a CJ: I cannot find an oval plate, nor any numbers on the water pump housing. Plus I noticed that it has a Carter YF style carb. Right now, I am dealing with what feels like a fuel starvation issue after climbing a sustained incline. Further more, it feels like its not getting enough fuel to climb my driveway (moderate pitch) from a stop. When I took a look at the linkage, it appears that I cannot get to full throttle with the pedal all the way down. Plus, the linkage doesn't match what should be on a CJ. I also noticed that someone had gotten "creative" with the return spring by adding additional parts to it. Could I potentially have the wrong carb/linkage and I run out of travel? I am new to the forum but will attempt to upload some pictures of my carb/linkage setup. Thanks! |
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Oldpappy
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Wagons and probably other Willys vehicles used the Carter YF. Notice that your carburetor flange is perpendicular to the engine. The CJ L134 used the Carter WO and the flange is parallel to the engine.
Doesn't mean your engine is not a CJ engine, just means you have the wrong intake manifold and carburetor. As is obvious, these can be adapted but it takes some creativity to make it work right. You can probably figure a way to make the throttle linkage work properly with that set up, but if it matters to you to have the correct set up you will need to source a CJ intake manifold and a Carter WO carburetor. All of the L134 engines are interchangeable, and that is why we see mismatched setups like that. The basic engine is the same, so don't worry about whether you have the oval pad or not. Doesn't matter. Edited by Oldpappy - 11 Jan. 2023 at 9:24pm |
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rocnroll
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Looks like DJ stuff.
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Lee MN
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Or Supersonic/Jeepster settup. Lee |
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....Yep....
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Wrongway
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Interesting post. I was just looking for information on what's become the "FrankenDevil" engine I bought to rebuild for my 48 CJ2a. That's the same intake manifold that was on it. It also had a front plate that was from a 2wd Jeepster or wagon. So that makes sense that your intake is from a wagon or jeepster. So yes there are endless possibilities in combining parts for this old iron.
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2ndgearhero
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I figured something was off, and yes I know that the 137 was used EVERYwhere but when I got into the power issue, I noticed that the carb did not match with any of the literature I found so I was curious to see if there was some sort of variant. It looks to me that someone had already gotten creative with the throttle linkage because I had found a key chain hoop as one of the links!
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cpt logger
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It also looks like one out of a welder my uncle owns. It has the same carburetor & front plate as far as I can see anyway. When you get a chance, pull the carburetor & measure the hole below it. The Welders had a smaller bore then the automobiles did. This alone will limit the power you can drag out of the engine. Do I see a number stamped behind the water pump on the top of the block? My old eyes may be deceiving me. Please check that for us. BTW, These are L-134 engines not 137. Probably a slip of the finger With my fat fingers, that happens all the time. The 7 is directly above the 4 on the key pad. OTOH, the extra 3 cubes might help with the power. Tell Red Green I said hi, Cpt Logger.
Edited by cpt logger - 12 Jan. 2023 at 2:21pm |
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Lee MN
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It a Carter YF carburator, NOT an industrial W-O…. Lee |
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2ndgearhero
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so, I confirmed that I could not read any numbers off of the water pump boss. Someone said it before and I am now agreeing that at some point the block was decked because you can see the tool marks from a fly cutter:
Again, I don't understand why my pictures are upside down, I even corrected the image and attempted to flip them! I also confirmed that the block did not have an oval plate under the oil filter as well, however, I was able to get the casting number off the block: any leads or ideas?
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cpt logger
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Lee, I am sure that you are correct as to what carburetor came with what application. I am just saying that the generator that my uncle has has a carburetor that looks like the Carter YF. Is my uncle's generator stock? I do not know. If I had to bet, I would bet that it is not stock, only because you say it is not stock. Otherwise I do not know if it is. It is on a farm 1,200 miles away from me, so I am not going to look at it today. Besides, it is in a shed under feet of snow right now. I will bet that it will run & produce electricity today. We always kept it in good shape with 100LL av gas in the tank. 100LL will be good for 3-7 years.
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mbullism
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Z- I believe the photo upside down thing can have to do with the orientation of the camera when the photo was taken... I recall that being discussed here before.
As for the block, from memory the 804380 casting is late in the run as far as L134s go, like M38 and later. 1950's and 60's. Edited by mbullism - 13 Jan. 2023 at 6:56am |
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2ndgearhero
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Interesting; I know that at some point someone took a crack at it because all of the wires were replaced so im guessing that they swapped motors at that time. The carb may the the key to nailing down where it came from
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mbullism
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I'll think you'll find (and are in the process of now, lol) that a lot can happen in 75 years... that could be the second carb on the fourth engine, put in by the 9th owner all while garaged in five different states .
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2ndgearhero
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Believe me, A LOT can happen in even 5 years! I think right now i may go searching for a new intake manifold and carb to make that correct. Also, i need to either dig into what is going on with the generator or invest in an alternator because nothing is charging.
Right now, I have a 1945 frame and 1946 everything else except for tue engine which is 1950's from something else entirely! Yard sale!
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Hold your phone sideways when taking a picture, if you hold it like your talking on it the pictures post wrong.
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Qcanuck
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The block and / or manifold and carb or other parts could also be from a Willys Americar which featured the L134 engine between 1937 and 1942.
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