WO CARB SWAPPED FOR SOLEX

[houleyh]

I have been struggling with the rebuild of a WO carb on a M38.  Was not bad but allways had a little something.  Did not like choke at startup, weak accelerations, etc.  Bought a $100 Solex, just for fun. Just to try.. Verdict.... Awsome!  Fisrt try, Easy start, got warm, smooth running.  I will be selling my WO on Ebay. Happy  Camper now.  Life is Good

[SteveKfl]

What model number Solex did you get?

[houleyh]

https://www.amazon.com/KIPA-Carburetor-Replace-1941-1945-17701-01/dp/B08HT2QTXT/ref=sr_1_2?crid=11JM7VP9HZ94D&keywords=kipa+carb+l134&qid=1666184225&sprefix=kipa+carb+l134%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

This is from Amazon

[squidtone]

It's nice to know you've had a good experience with the latest SOLEX carb offered.
These carbs are maligned by many, but I have to say my mystery SOLEX (came with my Jeep, don't know it's history/age) has been rock solid. I've never had it apart and it performs beautifully. The only complaint I have is evaporation of gas when the Jeep sits: If the Jeep sits for a week or two, it takes a good 10-15 seconds to run the starter to fill the carb. Then it starts right up and idles beautifully.
Good luck with it!
Dave