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    solex vs weber vs carter - vintage jeeps

    I replaced my original equipment carb. with a Solex a few years back and have no complaints! At about the same time I stopped using ethanol as I had found a local source for no-ethanol gas and that stopped my major problems with vapor locking! The old girl has been running like a Swiss watch...
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    Converting a 6v to 12v system?

    I have a 1956 CJ-6 Willis Jeep and find it's 6 volt battery inconvenient at times. I recently had the starter rebuilt and yet it still turns over pretty slowly and leaves me wondering if it's going to start. Would a 12v system help with its cranking power and startability? I have heard that...
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    solex vs weber vs carter - vintage jeeps

    The old original Carter carb. on my 1956 CJ6 appeared to be leaking fuel from the butterfly bushings onto the engine block and I recently replaced it with a Solex. I had a little trouble re-routing the choke cable which is now a little short and makes a 90 degree turn too quickly, but will...
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