Which jeep engine do I have (pics)?

Ron Pier · #1 29-09-10, 10:31

The original carb for a GPW/MB was the Carter 539S made in St Luis. Still available here in UK as new or rebuilt.
The Hotchkis is a post war French made Jeep after they took over the tooling and licence to copy the war time Willys and Ford Jeeps.
I think that triangle affair that fits at the carb flange is simply to aid the mixing of the fuel air intake. Ron

nelson84 · #2 01-10-10, 01:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

The original carb for a GPW/MB was the Carter 539S made in St Luis. Still available here in UK as new or rebuilt.
The Hotchkis is a post war French made Jeep after they took over the tooling and licence to copy the war time Willys and Ford Jeeps.
I think that triangle affair that fits at the carb flange is simply to aid the mixing of the fuel air intake. Ron

I bought that little deal for my carb. I hope it runs better.

Mike K · #3 02-10-10, 02:33

Hi

That carby is a Solex PBI ..used on various European cars ( and Hotchkiss Jeep ) and a variant of it was used on series 1 Land Rovers and Standard Vanguard etc. Those carbies are currently made in India for the US market where many Jeep owners replace the Carter with a Solex PBI..

MIKE

ozm29c · #4 02-10-10, 05:05

Hello Nelson84,
This may help with your Solex carburettor. Apologies for the grainey appearance.
Cheers
John W.