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srgould41 · 12-08-2008, 01:26 PM

I brought my '71 FJ home yesterday, YAY! Now the real fun begins.

I need to rebuild the carb. None of the local parts places have them in stock, Napa, Schucks, Autozone...

Can anyone tell me if I can find a carb rebuild kit locally without having to order it? I'm in Fed Way, but I can drive a bit to get one...

Thanks,

Steve

BossBuilt · 12-08-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by srgould41

I brought my '71 FJ home yesterday, YAY! Now the real fun begins.

I need to rebuild the carb. None of the local parts places have them in stock, Napa, Schucks, Autozone...

Can anyone tell me if I can find a carb rebuild kit locally without having to order it? I'm in Fed Way, but I can drive a bit to get one...

Thanks,

Steve

Ummm, you didn't post your location and its not under your username.

jsjeep · 12-08-2008, 08:58 PM

I think Fed way is Federal Way Washington.

Sorry no help with the ribuild kit.

srgould41 · 12-09-2008, 06:40 AM

Yes, Federal Way, WA. Sorry!

Beastmaster85 · 12-09-2008, 11:56 AM

What kind of carb is it?

If you not in a hurry, rockauto.com had alot of stuff.

srgould41 · 12-09-2008, 12:13 PM

I ended up ordering it at Autozone last night. It will arrive tomorrow. Not to shabby. The funny thing is that they don't stock carb base gaskets. I will have to make one.

I have the 2 barrel carb. looks easy to rebuild. I will strip it tonight and start soaking it tomorrow then reassemble Saturday.

Eburg_Griz · 12-09-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by srgould41

I ended up ordering it at Autozone last night. It will arrive tomorrow. Not to shabby. The funny thing is that they don't stock carb base gaskets. I will have to make one.

I have the 2 barrel carb. looks easy to rebuild. I will strip it tonight and start soaking it tomorrow then reassemble Saturday.

cutting your own gaskets is easy!

akashooter · 12-10-2008, 10:05 AM

theres carbs unlimited in fife for future, since you just bought a new one. and its right by nw drivelines

srgould41 · 12-10-2008, 10:38 AM

I ordered a carb KIT.. Just in case anyone thought to the contrary.

After tearing down the carb last night, and looking over all the receipts to seller gave me, I don't think he was completely honest. It looks like the engine has a few more miles in it than he let on and the carb is in poor shape. It looks to have quite a few miles on it.

Well a full rebuild will solve it.

Thanks for the Carbs Unlimited reference!

Steve

12-08-2008, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
srgould41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124531 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 174	Got my FJ! I brought my '71 FJ home yesterday, YAY! Now the real fun begins. I need to rebuild the carb. None of the local parts places have them in stock, Napa, Schucks, Autozone... Can anyone tell me if I can find a carb rebuild kit locally without having to order it? I'm in Fed Way, but I can drive a bit to get one... Thanks, Steve

12-08-2008, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
jsjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 39088 Location: salem ,oregon Posts: 266	I think Fed way is Federal Way Washington. Sorry no help with the ribuild kit. __________________ 75 cj5 (wheeler) 98 dodge 2500 cummins (driver)

12-09-2008, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Beastmaster85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118743 Location: Kent WA Posts: 121	What kind of carb is it? If you not in a hurry, rockauto.com had alot of stuff. __________________ USN 1994-2004 EN2. Screw Chuckie!

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akashooter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103234 Location: wa state Posts: 33	theres carbs unlimited in fife for future, since you just bought a new one. and its right by nw drivelines Last edited by akashooter; 12-10-2008 at 10:06 AM.

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12-09-2008, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
srgould41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124531 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 174	Yes, Federal Way, WA. Sorry!

12-09-2008, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
srgould41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124531 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 174	I ended up ordering it at Autozone last night. It will arrive tomorrow. Not to shabby. The funny thing is that they don't stock carb base gaskets. I will have to make one. I have the 2 barrel carb. looks easy to rebuild. I will strip it tonight and start soaking it tomorrow then reassemble Saturday.

12-10-2008, 10:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
srgould41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124531 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 174	I ordered a carb KIT.. Just in case anyone thought to the contrary. After tearing down the carb last night, and looking over all the receipts to seller gave me, I don't think he was completely honest. It looks like the engine has a few more miles in it than he let on and the carb is in poor shape. It looks to have quite a few miles on it. Well a full rebuild will solve it. Thanks for the Carbs Unlimited reference! Steve