2g Carb Kits

Wondering what supplier(s) are recommended for 2g carb rebuild kits. I know of Mikes Carburetor - been watching some of his vids. If I rebuild my 225 I probably should ensure the carb is 100% as well. Looks like I have 49 jets (although one of them is so mangled I can't read the top of the jet) which is about right for 5000 ft I believe. Does it make sense to order a jet size larger and smaller for testing (for me testing will be just looking at plugs). It always seemed to run a tad fuel rich, although some of that is the extreme elevation changes from 5000' to 12,000' experienced here in Colorado (so maybe smaller jet). But at the same time, with a freshly rebuilt engine would better combustion occur and thus the richness might have been more a symptom of a tired engine?

For the cost of jets - seems like its worth having some different sizes to test (and maybe even change out for extended times at different elevations.

 

I used a "Hygrade" carb kit #384B. Had everything I needed, very complete.

Don't forget to remove the power valve, commonly overlooked when rebuilding. You can use a regular screw driver (carefully) to remove it.

 

Are you just removing it for cleaning or are you replacing it. I figured I would just replace it, but haven't gotten that far in researching the rebuilding process. More focused on disassembly and identifying parts and pieces.

 

I removed it for cleaning.

I cleaned my carb with an ultrasonic cleaner from Harbor Freight. It was ridiculous on how clean it was. During reassembly I watched more of Mike's videos and saw a different version that showed him removing the power valve with an ordinary screw driver. I thought I'd better double check and sure enough...There was crud trapped under it, despite on how clean I got the carb.

 

I have no number on mine that I can find yet (at least on the passenger side of the fuel bowl beneath the fuel inlet) - it might have had a tag at some point but its no longer there. Based on the year of the jeep, it should have a stamped number, but as I have found with other parts like my distributor, it may very well be a later re-manufactured carb without much identification and thus I am not really sure what to do. Might have to call Mike directly and see if he can point me in the right direction with specific details needed for identification.

 

Rochester Carb ID


Mine is stamped - 7041185

 

Thanks guys - It does help remove any concern over some sort of aftermarket or rebuilt 2g carb.

Doug - do you have your tag number by any chance. As I think our jeeps are pretty close in production so that should work for mine. FWIW - my jeep is production of Jan 1970.

thanks guys - just got the word for the machine shop that its done with being tanked and magnaflux testing. Time to give them the go ahead to do the machining and set the valve seats and guides and begin getting parts ordered.