Ran it with fuel solenoid connected to battery, no improvement. All gaskets and hoses are airtight. Double checked by spraying carb cleaner, engine didn't die off at all. Timing is 100%, compression is good and is equal on all cylinders (just in case). Tried approaching a stop but knocking it into n...

Twiss - thanks for the advice. Seems I might just have to put off testing the sami and wait until I have the money for a carb. I have an offer of a webber at a good price, so I think that will be the way to go. I don't have a welder either, so making up an adapter for an SU is out of the question. D...

Tramp - that's a point in the right direction anyway!!! The choke might be the main culprit. I saw replacement wax pellet choke mechanisms on an Aussie site. Unsure if price tho as it wasn't listed. Anyone have thoughts on the effect cracked exhaust manifold might have or the accelerator pump arm hi...

Ladaman - yes it sounds like most people made the same decision as you - swap it out. Unfortuantely I have to seriously consider the financial aspect of making a change in carburettor. This is not my daily driver, and to be honest I wish I had money to pour into it and do all the repairs/mods I can ...

Scottie - the fuel stop, same as the idle solenoid? Fed by a single black wire? If it's the same one - I checked that it clicks with a direct 12v supply from battery, and if you listen clearly when turning ignition to "On" the solenoid clicks. Is that all you can do to determine if its wor...

Jordi - thanks for replying - much appreciated! Am I likely to get any advice from a guru out there who can advice on working with the issue at hand with my factory carb? Or do I just junk it, and as the last two posts have suggested - go with the crowd and get an SU? If I do - what's needed? An ada...

Daverede - thanks for the quick reply. Mine does this even once warmed up. I do very little off roading, and even at that it's more green laning than anything hardcore, so I am not concerned with any incline related issues for the various carbs. As I mentioned in original post, I would prefer to sti...

Hi all, I'll try to be as descriptive as possible, but please feel free to ask about anything I have left out. -1989 Samurai, bought as a project. It was running, barely. -Removed engine, stripped and cleaned it. Changed most seals (didn't go near valves or pistons) -New timing belt, water pump, clu...

Hi folks,

Newbie here from Wexford, Ireland.

Working towards getting a 1989 Samurai roadworthy as a weekend driver.

Basic but competant mechanical ability, very lacking in free time to work on the Samurai with long daily commute, wife and kids.

Anything else....feel free to ask....

-Bernard