Carter W-O rebuild on L134 CJ-2A

[airboss20]

I just finished rebuilding the Carter W-O carb on my 48 Willy's CJ-2A with the 2.2L L134 Go Devil. I also replaced the spark plugs. Now it will not idle or run at all unless fully choked. I have played with the idle and other adjustments on the carb and tried adjusting the timing, but I'm just guessing here. I did have to adjust the float to clear 3/8" due to the new needle valve but all else went together well. The exhaust is making popping noise as well. Smells rich.

[abraham98]

wish you good luck for future

[Blue Bowtie]

I'll be doing the same thing on this barn-stored version, also a '48, very soon. It runs on starter fluid manually fed through the air horn but the inlet needle won't accept fuel. Hopefully I have better luck.

[Blue Bowtie]

My rebuild was very straightforward, with the only struggle getting the accelerator pump check balls to stay in place for assembly without packing them in grease. Got it, though. It's a wee bit lean at tip in, but runs fine.