Solex missing linkage

[hallgeir]

Yes, I know, Erick. I did before I started the thread, but most of the results I got was about japanese cars, some motorcycles and even outboard motors. I added Opel to narrow the search, but I still didn`t find any specific info saying something about this carbs fitted an Opel CIH. Also, many of the search results I got were written in languages I didn`t even know existed.
Anyway, I think I will just keep the good old stock Solex, or get another one from somewhere, because the automatic choke, and the throttle linkage connection (have a home made one, not very good) is missing on mine. I got a carb repair kit from Gary I plan to install, but if I can get my hands on one that isn`t missing anything, I prefer using it on that one. If anyone has one to sell, let me know.

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by hallgeir Yes, I know, Erick. I did before I started the thread, but most of the results I got was about japanese cars, some motorcycles and even outboard motors. I added Opel to narrow the search, but I still didn`t find any spesific info saying something about this carbs fitted an Opel CIH. Also, many of the search results I got were written in languages I didn`t even know existed. Anyway, I think I will just keep the good old stock Solex, or get another one from somewhere, because the automatic choke, and the throttle linkage connection (have a home made one, not very good) is missing on mine. I got a carb repair kit from Gary I plan to install, but if I can get my hands on one that isn`t missing anything, I prefer using it on that one. If anyone has one to sell, let me know.

. . . if you could post some pictures of your existing linkage from accelerator pedal to the carb, perhaps we could help with missing pieces. BTW, here is what is supposed to be there:

[hallgeir]

Otto, I actually have all the linkage parts. The parts I am missing is all the parts inside the red rectangle. Now, this is not my carb (my camera has no batteries at the moment), mine do not have the vacuum operated second barrel. Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Hmmm, I think this is the first time you have caught me misspelling.

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by hallgeir Otto, I actually have all the linkage parts. The parts I am missing is all the parts inside the red rectangle. Now, this is not my carb (my camera has no batteries at the moment), mine do not have the vacuum operated second barrel. Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks. Hmmm, I think this is the first time you have caught me missspelling.

Primary throttle ball and L-shaped, slotted bracket immediately behind it? . . . or more pieces?

[hallgeir]

Originally Posted by tekenaar Primary throttle ball and L-shaped, slotted bracket immediately behind it? . . . or more pieces?

Yes, that`s right. And... I'm also missing all the choke parts.

Puh, I have the house full of 6 year old boys, so I run between the pc and the rest of the house trying to save what`s left of it. Must run again. FUN!

[hallgeir]

Would you believe, I found an old pic of my carb. This is how it looks like now. The "thing" you can see in front of the pic is a temporary linkage connection I made in a hurry just to be able to drive it. The ball nut is also home made. The function of this "thing" is not good, to say the least.

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by hallgeir Would you believe, I found an old pic of my carb. This is how it looks like now. The "thing" you can see in front of the pic is a temporary linkage connection I made in a hurry just to be able to drive it. The ball nut is also home made. The function of this "thing" is not good, to say the least.

PM me your mailing address there . . . I'll find out how much to ship you another one. Between the two you should be able to assemble one complete one with some leftover spares . . .

[2 Fast 4 U]

Originally Posted by tekenaar Originally Posted by hallgeir Would you believe, I found an old pic of my carb. This is how it looks like now. The "thing" you can see in front of the pic is a temporary linkage connection I made in a hurry just to be able to drive it. The ball nut is also home made. The function of this "thing" is not good, to say the least. PM me your mailing address there . . . I'll find out how much to ship you another one. Between the two you should be able to assemble one complete one with some leftover spares . . .

This is what I like about this forum/site, don't ask just do, [pinking a tear away] ONE BIG HAPPY OPEL FAMILY

[hallgeir]

Originally Posted by tekenaar PM me your mailing address there . . . I'll find out how much to ship you another one. Between the two you should be able to assemble one complete one with some leftover spares . . .

That is great news. Thank you very much. I have sent a PM.

Erick, I totally agree. This place is crowded with very nice, helpful people. I am really glad I found this site.

[Mike Preble]

Man do I love this site. I feel a tear welling up in my eye.
Mike

[2 Fast 4 U]

Originally Posted by Mike Preble Man do I love this site. I feel a tear welling up in my eye. Mike

I know that feeling

@ hallgeir, Me too

[tekenaar]

. . . OK, one on the way to you, s/b there in 8-10 days. Sent as "Gift/ Cadeau" with $0 value, so you won't have import duties to worry about. Carb was removed from running engine on San Antonio member's GT about 2.5 years ago. Adjust choke and idle and you should be good to go. Better on your car than sitting on my shelf! I'll send shipping details to you via PM. Let me know when it arrives.

[hallgeir]

Originally Posted by tekenaar . . . OK, one on the way to you, s/b there in 8-10 days. Sent as "Gift/ Cadeau" with $0 value, so you won't have import duties to worry about. Carb was removed from running engine on San Antonio member's GT about 2.5 years ago. Adjust choke and idle and you should be good to go. Better on your car than sitting on my shelf! I'll send shipping details to you via PM. Let me know when it arrives.

Man, that was fast. I don`t know how to thank you enough. Make sure you send me your mailing address too, so I can send you a little gift in addition to the payment. Email has been sent.
Thanks again.

[hallgeir]

Otto, the solex carb arrived in good condition today. Thank you very, very much. I will post a pic when it`s installed. Need to get the front suspension ready first. Thanks again.

[hallgeir]

And she runs nicely. I installed the Solex from Otto yesterday, charged the battery over night, and started her up today. It took just a few seconds to get the fuel to the carb, and VROOOOM!!!, she fired right up. What a nice girl. I love her. She hasn`t been running for 3 months now. I won`t be able to drive her for a while yet though, the front suspension is being repainted and is laying around in my garage in pieces. Just as well, snow, ice and SALT is no good.
Well, thanks again Otto.

The image quality is not the best. Used my phone-camera, and not very good light. Hopefully you`ll see it ok.

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by hallgeir And she runs nice. I installed the Solex from Otto yesterday, charged the battery over night, and started her up today. It just took a few seconds to get the fuel to the carb, and VROOOOM!!!, she fired right up. What a nice girl. I love her. She hasn`t been running for 3 months now. I won`t be able to drive her for a while though, the front suspension is being repainted, and is laying around in my garage in pieces. Just as well, snow, ice and SALT is no good. Well, thanks again Otto. The image quality is not the best. Used my phone-camera, and not very good light. Hopefully you`ll see it ok.

Damn, Hallgeir, looks so MUCH BETTER!! on your car than it did on my shelf. Good to see another GT running and almost ready for the road, especially halfway around the world!

[tekenaar]

Second picture doesn't show it . . . so, are you using stock filter housing mounted to fender? I see a fabricated "air hose", but not where it goes . . . nice job though!

Guess original rubber bellows and clamps are gone? Have to look, but might have one somewhere . . .

[hallgeir]

Yes, Otto. I`m using the stock filter housing mounted to the fender. The fabricated "air hose" was made by me last year as a temporary solution. Tried to make it flexible, but I prefer the original, so I do indeed miss that rubber piece and clamps. Was planning to watch for it on e-bay, but haven`t got one yet. When I got the car, everything was missing. Just had a filter on top of the carb. Well, I know the difference between hot and cold air, so I went for the stock filter housing.
If you have one, I`ll be happy to buy it from you, and that cup of tea would have some company too. Still have my address?

[Gary]

I know I have a couple of those. I'll add one to the box for the trim piece.
Gary

[hallgeir]

Well, Otto. It appears like Gary has one, so you don`t need to spend valuable time looking for one. Thanks for the offer.

[hallgeir]

Just to let you know, the rubber bellow from MA and the Solex carb from TX are very happy together. They have both found a good home, and I`m very glad to have them here.

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by hallgeir Just to let you know, the rubber bellow from MA and the Solex carb from TX are very happy together. They have both found a good home, and I`m very glad to have them here.

. . . Lookin' good!!, Hallgeir, REALLY good!

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by hallgeir Just to let you know, the rubber bellow from MA and the Solex carb from TX are very happy together. They have both found a good home, and I`m very glad to have them here.

A few weeks ago I got this manual from Germany which answered something on the Solex carb I've been wondering about for a very long time . . . never could quite figure it out.

This manual has a very nice exploded view of a Solex 32 DIDTA-4 carb in it with two additional identified parts that are not shown in most other ones I've seen. Anyway, they answered my question and it might also be something you could use on your Solex up there in "cold country"!



The two threaded holes in the Solex baseplate right next to the idle mixture screw shows two screw-in hose nipples and their crush washers, identified as "4. Anschlußrohr (für Wasseranschluß)" and "5. Dichtung (für Anschlußrohr)" . . . it made sense immediately!

These coolant nipples are meant to be plumbed in series with the water choke to provide some idle and transition mixture heating for cold climates like yours! . . . might be very useful up there during your winters.

[tomking]

Otto my 67 sportwagon has those fittings plumbed. Out of three solex carbs I have it is the only one.

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by tomking Otto my 67 sportwagon has those fittings plumbed. Out of three solex carbs I have it is the only one.

. . . just the fitting mounted on the carb or hoses connected in series with the water choke too? . . . hmmm, you have a sportwagon registered as a '67 with a 1.9 engine in it? . . . you're sure? is engine a transplant?

And yes, they do show the fittings in some FSM photos, but no photos that actually show them connected or any mention of how they're used . . .

Anyway, here's what I was suggesting for Hallgeir's Solex: