Wanted Wanted: [TX] 1973 FJ40 carb top plate

[dkcrew]

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

Location

Austin, Texas United States

Looking for a top plate for a 1973 FJ 40 Aisin carb stamped 2 A 21 ... or a rebuilt carb that will fit

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I think this model has a different throttle cable than the earlier and later models (note my 2 springs as it needs a cleaning). anyways, the female threads on the fuel banjo bolt are stripped so I'd take a new top plate if anyone has one available.
THANKS - Dave

 

[mattressking]

I might have a good parts carb for a ‘73. Will check tonight.

 

[65swb45]

I routinely delete the return line on the '73&'74 carburetors I rebuild exactly because of this problem. The older carbs didn't use one, and the newer ones had a beefed up casting to handle one. IOW, it was a makeshift solution, and a poor one from the get go.

I replace the banjo bolt with a deeper cap screw that I have machined for me in small batches. It is often able to reach good threads and save having to replace the whole air horn. The custom cap screw is not available for purchase separately.