Re:[ihc] Carb help needed

["Dennis Bernth" <scoutdude@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave-
I realize you've sunk some money in your truck, but I think if I had the setup
you have I'd ditch the stock carb altogether and go with a Weber. It's a
pretty common upgrade for the Jeep guys on the inline sixes, and everybody
that I've talked/corresponded with that did it was extremely pleased with the
increase in gas mileage and driveability they got with the Weber. It is
pricier than a rebuilt stock carb, but is so much better that it seems to be
almost a no-brainer to go that route. There is an outfit that makes complete
kits to fit the Jeeps, including manifold adaptor, carb and air cleaner. I'm
sure there will be some 'housekeeping' issues to deal with (auto trans
kickdown linkage comes to mind as one), but any competent mechanic with a well
equipped shop can deal with that kind of thing easily. You may want to check
the Jeep boards for more info, or maybe Colin Rush will speak up. He has a
foot in the AMC world, and probably has some good info on the Weber
conversion.
Dennis

<SNIP>
>My question for you guys is on what to do from >here.  He tried
installing a manual choke, but couldn't get it to >go.  I know from
>reading the Scout service manual that there is an >electric choke that
>was used on that carb with the 196.  (I've got a >258)  What can I do to
>get a part number on the electric choke, and >would it work in my
>application?  What are my other options?

>Thanks,

>Dave