Solex carb initial adjustments - '68 FSM

tekenaar · 04-17-2007

For those who have or are rebuilding a Solex carb, the ONLY source that lists initial settings for idle mixture and speed is the 1968 FSM (Factory Service Manual) . . . none of the following year manuals include this!!

NOTE: I have added metric equivalents (mm) to the venturi sizes in the spec above.

Crazy Harry · 04-17-2007

My 1971 FSM doesn't have these initial settings as tekenaar indicated. But there was a Solex Carburetor Model 32 DIDTA-4 rebuild instruction sheet in it which had these same initial settings. The instruction sheet is from the Techlit Co. dated 1971 and numbered 50-419. There are further adjustment instructions on the back. I guess the PO of the car or the manual must have rebuilt a Solex at some time.

Harold.

Crazy Harry · 04-18-2007

Here's a scan of the Solex 32DIDTA-4 Instruction Sheet for rebuilding including special instructions for re-assembly (initial settings) and adjusting:

Solex Carb Model 32DIDTA-4 Inst.pdf

Hope this helps anyone attempting a rebuild.

Harold.

04-17-2007	#1 (permalink)
tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 4,441 Real Name: Otto Provided Answers: 13	Unanswered: Solex carb initial adjustments - '68 FSM For those who have or are rebuilding a Solex carb, the ONLY source that lists initial settings for idle mixture and speed is the 1968 FSM (Factory Service Manual) . . . none of the following year manuals include this!! NOTE: I have added metric equivalents (mm) to the venturi sizes in the spec above. __________________ 1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18 1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P Last edited by tekenaar; 04-17-2007 at 04:45 PM.

04-18-2007	#3 (permalink)
Crazy Harry Opeler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94 Real Name: Harold Provided Answers: 1	1971 TECHLIT Inst. Sheet 50-419 Here's a scan of the Solex 32DIDTA-4 Instruction Sheet for rebuilding including special instructions for re-assembly (initial settings) and adjusting: Solex Carb Model 32DIDTA-4 Inst.pdf Hope this helps anyone attempting a rebuild. Harold. Last edited by Crazy Harry; 04-18-2007 at 08:57 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
Crazy Harry Opeler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94 Real Name: Harold Provided Answers: 1	My 1971 FSM doesn't have these initial settings as tekenaar indicated. But there was a Solex Carburetor Model 32 DIDTA-4 rebuild instruction sheet in it which had these same initial settings. The instruction sheet is from the Techlit Co. dated 1971 and numbered 50-419. There are further adjustment instructions on the back. I guess the PO of the car or the manual must have rebuilt a Solex at some time. Harold.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)