86 2.8L V6 Carburetor heating element

[Reduxr]

Hey guys, I am fairly new to Comanches.  I have always really liked them but I'm not very knowledgeable about them so I figured I'd ask here.

 

I got an 86 with the 2.8L V6.  It runs well, except at startup.  I am pretty sure it is because I don't have the carburetor heater insulator or whatever it is that was used as a spacer.

 

It runs decent after its warmed up, but terribly before then.   Does anyone know where i can get one, or any way to adjust so that the lack of it isn't a problem?

[48MJ]

I don't know where you could get one. They told me it was for cold climate operation and not needed here in Oregon where I live, don't know about Maine. Your carb might be the problem, they are a lot of the problems with the 2.8. They are a lean burn carb (electronic control 2 stage 2 barrel). Make sure the choke is set right. Just throwing out ideas, hope some of it helps. I drove one of these for about 15 years and might have a decent carb laying around.

[HOrnbrod]

This will give you some p/n's to search for:

 

http://www.2040-parts.com/1982-89-2-8l-carb-base-plate-insulator-14059380-chevy-gmc-pontiac-jeep-i1204513/

 

http://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/search/?text=14059380

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-0472-3103-Carburetor-Mounting-Gasket-/321832080674?hash=item4aeeafd522:g:r20AAOSwu4BVuW4L&vxp=mtr

 

http://www.carburetion.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?part=G1308

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHRYSLER-4723103-/301889091676?hash=item4649fdf85c:g:byMAAOSwP~tW2jG7&vxp=mtr

[87MJTIM]

Hey guys, I am fairly new to Comanches.  I have always really liked them but I'm not very knowledgeable about them so I figured I'd ask here.

 

I got an 86 with the 2.8L V6.  It runs well, except at startup.  I am pretty sure it is because I don't have the carburetor heater insulator or whatever it is that was used as a spacer.

 

It runs decent after its warmed up, but terribly before then.   Does anyone know where i can get one, or any way to adjust so that the lack of it isn't a problem?

 

Another MD'er   :waving:

[Reduxr]

I have the part numbers...and the ACDelco part  number...problem is finding the sucker...ill try readjusting the carb.  as it stands no matter what i do the car runs like sh*t until it warms up

 

Hi 87MJTIM...yeah I'm md too...but rockville side

[HOrnbrod]

I have the part numbers...and the ACDelco part  number...problem is finding the sucker...........

 

Good for you. Did you even look at the links? There are plenty around if you want to pay the price. If you don't, I can sure understand not wanting to spend $$ on the 2.8. Live with it then mate.