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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Samurai (All SJ Platform) 1981-1998 => Topic started by: Ken on May 29, 2011, 08:12:41 PM

Title: not sure what i have
Post by: Ken on May 29, 2011, 08:12:41 PM

 I have an 85 sammy according to the info on it but the motor isn't what comes in a 85. The reason I say this is bc it has a side mount carb unlike the top mounts. I found this out when I ordered a redline carb kit and it wouldn't fit. Need help to get a new carb bc the oem doesn't work anymore. Thanks

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: LostZuk on May 30, 2011, 07:46:42 AM

From the sounds of it, someone has swapped out the factory intake and carb for a motorcycle or webber style carb. You may have to find yourself an intake as well as a carb.

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: Drone637 on May 30, 2011, 04:09:01 PM

Can you post a picture of it?  What is wrong with the vehicle that you are replacing the carb, the side-drafts are usually pretty solid.

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: Ken on May 31, 2011, 01:31:33 PM

just tried to put pictures on post but too large so got to get smaller pictures

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: Drone637 on May 31, 2011, 02:37:38 PM

You can download a image resize application for windows, or just use Picasa or another program to cut them down to size.

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: Ken on June 08, 2011, 10:12:01 AM

here's a pic

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: Drone637 on June 08, 2011, 01:10:19 PM

Does your valve cover say SUZUKI on it?  You may have an SJ-410.

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: Ken on June 09, 2011, 09:34:25 AM

I will look into that. It does say SJ 410....What's the difference. Oh it has two other letters after the 410 but can't rember them. Have to look at them when I get home if they mean anything.

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: Drone637 on June 09, 2011, 10:50:23 AM

The two letters are what model you have.  There were 4 models, the Van, Tin-Top, Soft Top with half-doors and Soft Top with full doors.

Ok, so it's an SJ-410.  On the plus side, you have a much more unique little ride.  On the down side it's what came out before the Samurai and parts are harder to find.

Smaller Motor - 970cc 4cyl.  45hp, 49lb's torque stock.
Smaller Transmission - 4 speed vs 5 speed.
Smaller Axles - 3" less width.
Smaller 3rd Member - Cannot use standard Sammy lockers.  But you can find them on E-Bay.
Inboard Springs - 1.5" further inboard on each side.
Different T-Case - 84 and earlier can't use Sammy T-case gears.  But you can swap in a Samurai T-case.

Plus side:
Sidedraft carb - Doesn't stall on hills like a standard carb.
T-Case Gears - 10% lower in high and low range then a Samurai.
Diff Gears - 4.10 stock in stead of the 3.89
Drive-Line E-brake - Makes swapping to disk brakes in the rear easier.  This can swap onto a Samurai T-case.

That is the basics.  If it's old enough you also get a metal dash which is pretty cool looking.  If you need any parts for it do yourself a favor and give Hawk Suzuki a call.  They can get you the right part the first time.

My SJ-410 might be modified a bit.  Still has the stock motor and transmission though.  :D

http://www.crawlersnorthwest.com/profile/kandersonspecs2.html (http://www.crawlersnorthwest.com/profile/kandersonspecs2.html)

Title: Re: not sure what i have
Post by: GromMudder757 on July 12, 2011, 10:41:19 AM

Drone is right!!! ahah and i have never seen a side mount carb and just put a new intake and carb on there for better performance.


Zak