Fed up With Carb

[phil77]

So I thought I got this whole MC2100 problem fixed. I got it back from the shop and seems to be the same problem, Vacuum leak around the base and gaskets. I guess I'm going to have to go through and check the gaskets and add sealer to the new gaskets he added. Since he told me I shouldn't have to use that, but apparently I do. So that will be a temp fix.

Now to my question is it possible to replace my 6cyl AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l with a new or rebuilt fuel injected 6cyl? and if so is it fairly simple and what could I expect to pay for it. Also if so where could I find one. I won't be doing it, will leave that to the pros.

I just to be able to turn the key and go. These carbs are not letting me do that.

I live in Virginia Beach does anyone have any good engine shops around here? I have heard of this Open Air Jeeps place, any opinions on this guy?

 

[dalefan88]

are you using the thick baseplate gasket? i havent had any problems with my mc2100.

 

[ken98k]

Now to my question is it possible to replace my 6cyl AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l with a new or rebuilt fuel injected 6cyl? and if so is it fairly simple and what could I expect to pay for it. Also if so where could I find one. I won't be doing it, will leave that to the pros.

I better solution many here have done and I am considering, is using a new 4.0 head complete with intake and computer for a mpfi set up.

 

[phil77]

I better solution many here have done and I am considering, is using a new 4.0 head complete with intake and computer for a mpfi set up.

Whats the cost of something like that? and I'll have to find a shop that knows how to do it.

 

[phil77]

are you using the thick baseplate gasket? i havent had any problems with my mc2100.

I was. then the mechanic took it off and told me I didn't need it. So I just put it back on and used the permatex 2 gasket sealer between each layer. gasket,adapter and thick gasket. Now just trying to see how long to let it dry before i crank it up to test it.

 

[phil77]

gasket sealer did the job. Started right and ran well. However I've decided to shell out the money and have the howell fuel injection installed.