Originally Posted by Opelkurt
Before you rebuild anything-
1) Check carefully for vacuum leaks; vacuum hoses can deteriorate and crack over time.
2) Check the brass jet that screws into the outside of the primary (outboard) barrel, I think it's call the idle air jet. It's easy to unscrew and clean; 99 times out of 100 when I've had problems like you've described, I've found this jet to be plugged at the tip. When a Solex sits for some time, crud forms in the fuel passages and tends to plug that jet. Be careful not to strip the threads in the carb body.
-Kurt
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Ditto
I would definitely stick with the solex, I feel they are better carbs then the weber. Check the gasket, carb to manifold, and be sure not to overtighten the base nuts when you go back with it. Snug is sufficient. If you haven't changed the points to electronic ignition yet put that at the top of your list for better spent money and stick with the solex.