Armyvet25 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 What's the best not overly expensive carburetor for the 2.8L for my 86 MJ. So far the only ones I found were in excess of 400 on RockAuto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Is there any reason that your current carb couldn't be rebuilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Not sure yet, haven't taken it off, PO de-nutted all the emissions to including cutting what looks like a metal vacuum line coming from the front lower bottom of carb, it twist around, been pinched off 6" away, I mean literally side cutters pinch and bend lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Not that I can't rebuild carbs, just wanted to know what kind of replacements are out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 I guess first thing is to remove it to see exactly if it's rebuild-able and exact model carb, right after new windshield installation tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I think that would be in your best interest. @Greenjeans, do you recall what carb came on the 2.8s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Not sure model but think it was a Rochester 2bbl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenjeans Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Rochester E2SE “Varajet” if my notes are correct. As far as I know, the Weber 38 DGES is the only one that will drop right in for a replacement. Or a rebuilt Rochester which would be a fools errand in my opinion. In the past 11 months, I have seen one Edelbrock RPM or Torker manifold, this is not a two piece manifold, it is a one piece manifold for the 2.8. They are rare…It was on eBay and it’s sold for almost $300. If you could chase down one of the Edelbrock manifolds and let’s say you already had a holly sitting around then that would be a viable path for replacement. But to buy the Edelbrock manifold and then buy a Holly, you would be into it alot of dollars. The weber kit that I bought was around $500. Just for kicks, search the Weber 38 knock off on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 I've seen some of the Webber knock offs, but it seems the mounting is incorrect, like your gasket pictured and I think the oem is offset wider at one end not sure as I haven't removed it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 actually, unless my research is wrong, the Rochester E2SE is for the 2.5, I pulling it right after they install my windshield tomorrow, it's bugging me now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenjeans Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I tried to check that data on Rockauto but they list no carbs for the 2.5 and this for the 2.8… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 yeah, seen that, but no real picture views of bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 ok, here's mine, not yet removed, previously owned by a Chevy dealer mechanic, he's to blame for all the hillbilly repairs, including the pinched vacuum line off the carb and blue painters tape covering another vacuum. The carb is a Rochester VaraJet II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 how this thing runs and idles as good as is does is beyond me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenjeans Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I have the same carb I believe, now retired to a storage cabinet. The Jeep would barely idle when I bought it, but most of my problem was a rusty fuel tank clogging the lines and filters. That little idle solenoid on the left side as you’re facing the carburetor was acting up on mine so I used a little bit of wire to hold arm up where it needed to be. After that it idled great. I’ve drove it no faster than 35 mph a couple times before I pulled the motor. That carburetor is a good study on how to make mixing gas and air, the most complex operation since launching the space shuttle. Emission standards of that timeframe are to blame. If it runs good don’t touch anything. And start saving up for a Weber. Here is a video of mine idling with the original carburetor couple days before I pulled the motor. IMG_6183.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 audio only no video, but no mind, my idle solenoid isn't even hooked up. I'm not driving mine yet, gotta sort a bunch of stuff out first, carb being one of them, wires cut and run everywhere, no washer pump, weak wipers, starter doesn't engage always without some grind, so new starter and battery, wires grounds, sort out electrical...after it warms up a bit lol. But I still love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyvet25 Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 I also found a bunch of the same carbs for sale, Rochecter Varajet II's, some have some minor differences, but all look like good donors for the most part, even some brand new nos ones as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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