all i want is a reliable carb

Dean · Dec 20, 2009

i have a carb for sale off my 1600 sp. It works perfectly and returns about 30 - 35 mpg on my then standard set up. If i remeber right it's 2 - 3 years old ( i have the receipt somewhere).

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ground hugger · Dec 22, 2009

Hi
I used a carb rebuild kit from GSF and after cleaning/fitting kit I still couldn't Quite get it set up right.On further inspection,there was fuel leaking now and again from the spindle bushes and a bit of play in the shaft.
Quick search on Ebay and I found this guy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-camper-beetle-solex-31-34pict-3-carb-repair-bushes_W0QQitemZ270503191951QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3efb3f258f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I fitted them to the carb last night.Heres a pic of the old bush

First impressions looking good,no play in the shaft

.Going to try and set it up later today,I'll let you know how it goes.So far its cost Â£32 for the bushes,carb cleaner,rebuild kit and an extra O ring as one of them split.......Dave

(Edit) No more leaks

and it ticks over at 850 rpm

dubscum · Dec 22, 2009

sweet, i have now brought an old solex carba nd i'm going to rebuild it, with a gsf rebuild kit.

thanks you all the advise, i'm sure i'll be asking for lots more

dubscum · Dec 24, 2009

hi everybody (merry christmas eve) what it the better carb for a 1600 tp, solex 31 pict-4 or 30 pict -3 ? as i have brought a pair of ebay for Â£2.20 :mrgreen:

also i have red to soak them over night, but in what ? could i use diesel then wash out with petrol and an air hose ?

many thanks
ash