new standard carb.

[sharky71]

which is the best new standard carb?
currently running a 34 pict 3 vw solex but as it was bought secondhand i am not sure of condition.
so far the bus starts,ticks over and runs fine with no known leaks (idling only,cannot fit inside engine bay when bus is travelling to notice any :lol: ).
i have bought a refurb kit but i have read or seen somewhere about bushes?? or something else that is prone to wear out.
where are they?and are they easy to replace.but due to no known running issues i am reluctant to strip it down at this point.
so as to my question if i wanted a standard new carb what are my choices and where is the place to get it?

regards.

sharky.


:sick0019:

 

[Trikky2]

A genuine solex carb will be better than an aftermarket copy. Hence re furbing a basically sound carb to cure a problem is preferable to replacing it with a new but inferior one. (if there is a problem)

Spindle bushes can be bought and fitted if they are worn. Check by seeing if there is lateral movement on the spindel.

A worn spindel will cause poor idling and maybe some leakage at tickover but wont be particularly noticeable during driving.

If its running fine and not leaking why mess with it?

 

[lard]

There are a few on Vzi/Samba who will do exchange rebuilt solex carbs - the challenge for many is getting a Solex in the first place to use as an exchange! I've bought several "Solex" carbs that turn out to be stamped as bocar solex

as above - the Solex you have is likely superior to any new built carb you can purchase - I personally just bought an EMPI pict 34 and left it in the van as a spare just in case (after tuning and getting it running on the van)

 

[weeboll]

the Brosol h30/31's i rate as good aftermarket replacement.

i had one in my van for a long while and no issues with it

http://www.vw-resource.com/carb.html#brosol" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[bigdaz]

In my experience the problems with idle on the solex is down to muck in the air ways in the carb,
I would try stripping the carb take out all the jets and give all the holes a good blow out with an air line, then rebuild with your kit and it should be ok.
It's worth a try before you spend your money.

 

[Max Power]

Where can you get the spindle kits and how are they to fit,mine leak a bit but I'm sure I read they have to be reamed?

 

[Max Power]

Anyone know the answer to the above or should I start my own thread.

 

[aogrady]

Hi,

Bushes here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BEETLE-CAMPER-SOLEX-31-34-PICT-3-CARB-REPAIR-BUSHES-AIR-COOLED-/370597327209" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Stuff here :google:

http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ie=UTF-8&ion=1&nord=1#hl=en&tbo=d&nord=1&biw=1024&bih=485&sclient=psy-ab&q=solex%2034%20pict%203%20spindle%20bush&oq=&gs_l=&pbx=1&fp=e6e6c8241fc0fe8&bpcl=39967673&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355325884,d.d2k" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers,

Alistair