How do you check a Carter carburetor?
The Carter AFB carburetor was originally produced with a triangular metal identification tag. This tag should be attached on the driver-side of the carburetor on top of the rear air horn. The tag includes a seven-digit Chevrolet part number.
How do you adjust the choke on a Carter carburetor?
Adjusting Choke Piston
- Block the throttle valve open.
- Loosen the clamp B.
- Hold the choke valve closed.
- Turn the clamp B clockwise until the piston moves all the way up in the cylinder and stops.
- Tighten the clamp B.
What causes Jeep 258 Carter BBD to stall at idle?
The symptoms of the problem include stumbling and sputtering at idle. In advanced cases, the Jeep will stall at every stop sign and will only run at high RPMs. Gas mileage will suffer since fuel will just be sloshing out at idle.
What kind of engine does a Carter BBD have?
For a carbureted engine, the 258 with the Carter BBD performs very well off road. There are two generations of 258 engines. The first generation was introduced in 1971. This earlier engine has cast iron intake and exhaust manifolds with the two manifolds bolted together by 4 bolts and a gasket between.
Is there a problem with the Jeep 258 BBD?
The most common problem I see with the engine is it’s inability to idle. Between the 258 in my ’81 CJ-7 and a couple friends that have 258 equipped Wranglers, I have fixed this problem half a dozen times and the cause of the problem has always been the same.
How many Jeep 258 carburetors are left in stock?
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For a carbureted engine, the 258 with the Carter BBD performs very well off road. There are two generations of 258 engines. The first generation was introduced in 1971. This earlier engine has cast iron intake and exhaust manifolds with the two manifolds bolted together by 4 bolts and a gasket between.
How do you remove choke from Jeep 258 Carter BBD?
If your carb has one, remove the plate on the side that covers the choke linkage so you can access the screw holding the choke rod. It may be necessary to drill out a rivet to get it free. Remove the little snap ring and screw (1/4″ socket) that holds the rod that holds the choke plate and remove the rod.
The most common problem I see with the engine is it’s inability to idle. Between the 258 in my ’81 CJ-7 and a couple friends that have 258 equipped Wranglers, I have fixed this problem half a dozen times and the cause of the problem has always been the same.
How to fix idle problem on Jeep 258 Carter?
Remove hoop that holds air cleaner. Remove the two screws holding the choke plate with a 3/16″ socket or small flat blade screw driver depending on what screws you have holding it. Be careful not to drop the screws down the manifold unless you enjoy fishing.