1996 Yamaha Wolverine - Carburetor

[Mattadki]

I was just given a 1996 wolverine for Christmas from my father in law, needs a new carb. The cheapest that I can find a new one is $500, looks like it's an oddball carb. Is it possible to use a warrior carb which is a lot less expensive and more available? I found an aftermarket wolverine carb for like $170, anyone had any luck with these?

Thanks!

[oxidized_black]

i would stay OEM and hunt one down on ebay ...

[oxidized_black]

what is wrong with the carb that you think it needs a new one? you can put a rebuild kit in it ...

[Mattadki]

My father in law took it to a dealer to have it rebuilt but they told him that they couldn't get the main jet out of the nozzle. So someone clamped onto the stem that the nozzle goes into with vise grips attempting to hold the nozzle still I guess, now the whole stem will turn in the base of the carb, looks like it's screwed to me. Thanks for your reply!

[oxidized_black]

is it part #5 that is moving in the carb?

[Mattadki]

No, that's the main jet nozzle, I need the plastic housing that that nozzle presses into. It's not available separately, only sold as part of carb assy

[TEXASBAGMAN]

I have a 96 kodiak parts bike. Not sure of condition of the carb i can ck for yo. Also i have had no problems with 9 carbs i have bought from ebay. Look up "caltric" :seller

[Mattadki]

I just went ahead and ordered an aftermarket on ebay from zoom zoom parts for $170, caltric didn't have one - it's good to know that you've had good luck with them, thanks!

[TEXASBAGMAN]

ON the Hondas and Yamaha most of the time i had to drill out the 14mm nut that hold the enrichner cable to the carb. bore out the inside so cable would go down in there far enough to give plunger enough free length to close. Dont assume jets are correct size, dont expect them to have numbers on them. I try and order fact name brand jets and put those in place of the ones that come in it.. You will get your best results that way. If you happen to need any used part for your Kodiak i may have it. Fresh part out!