Solex 40DDH /Translated...was German translation needed

[CDN OpelNut]

Plea for help.

Any German speaking members willing to translate this document? I know it is a bit of work but I really could use all the info I can get as I try to figure this carb out. I have this whole manual but putting it through an OCR program and an online translator leaves the text a bit cryptic.

Corey

[wrench459]

Looks like idle circuits, then moving into the transfer slots. Next step is the boosters.

[blancojp]

This is a chapter on what happens to the carburator if it runs dry. The chapter covers how emulsion develops, performance lacks due to the cause and what to do to resolve the issue.

Very nice explanation however there are a few words I don't remember the meaning. I believe Heimue could resolve this since I believe he "sprechen Sie deutsch."

[wrench459]

A better question is ..at wot are all three circuits dumping fuel?
I'm close to 1000 posts.

[Crazy Harry]

I can give it a try, how soon do you need it? I can try to have something tomorrow, but the technical words may not be 100%, it should be usable though. BTW what carburettor is it or what engine was it on?

Harold.

[CDN OpelNut]

That would be great! This is the only complete manual I've found for a Solex 40DDH that actually is for the German version. I am using this on my 2.4 GT and need to get a better understanding of the idle circuit. No rush.

[blancojp]

Originally Posted by wrench459 A better question is ..at wot are all three circuits dumping fuel? I'm close to 1000 posts.

I know what you mean about the posts. We should start doing like Gene, few hundred posts which consists of only a few words.

Cool!!!!

[wrench459]

at wot are all three circuits dumping fuel?
Are they?
Curious minds needs to know.

[Crazy Harry]

Originally Posted by CDN OpelNut That would be great! This is the only complete manual I've found for a Solex 40DDH that actually is for the German version. I am using this on my 2.4 GT and need to get a better understanding of the idle circuit. No rush.

I'll start on it tomorrow, I don't have all my translating resources handy right now. Besides, I need to print a larger version to help my aging eyes .

Harold.

[heimue]

Originally Posted by CDN OpelNut Any German speaking members willing to translate this document?

Corey,

don't worry about it. You'll have it tomorrow. I'd do it right now, but its 11pm and I just got home.

Dieter

[SSGDirk]

If you still need a hand with the translation, Let me know. My German sucks and I could get us into a bar fight if we wanted. But My wife is German, and her mother happens to be visiting from germany. I can sick them on it.

[CDN OpelNut]

Crazy Harry, Heimue, SSGDirk.

Thanks a bunch. This is why this is the best site on the net.

C

[BMWonly]

Here we go.

Dieter, please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.

Dieter (2)

[apassens]

Each of the two mixing chambers have their own idle circuit, which can be a dependent or independent idle. In the first case is the fuel withdrawn from behind the main jet and dependent on it. In the second case, the fuel is drawn directly through drilled holes in the float chamber.

Here is the independent idle system illustrated as it is favored for sport engine applications. The fuel supporting idle flows from the float chamber in two outward leading drillings of the jet stock. At idle is the fuel priming, metered by the idle jet and through the air of the idle air hole emulsified. This emulsion reaches the exit drillings near the throttle valve (flap). The discharge of the front drilling may be regulated by the idle mixture screw.

The drilling on and behind the closed throttle body are called bypass - or interim drillings. They come into action after the throttle valve opens and provide a better crossover from idle jet system to main jet system. With the air streaming in through the throttle valve gap is the emulsion for the idle mixture processed.

Screwing the idle mixture [air] regulating screw in is less fuel rich (lean) and by screwing out an increased richness (rich) is accomplished. The idle air screw sets the idle speed of the engine.


Left Image 9:
1= fuel inlet
2= Main air inlet
4= Inlet of the idle air

Image 10 Function of the crossover
1= Fuel inlet
2= Inlet of main air
4= Inlet of the idle air

[apassens]

Originally Posted by BMWonly Here we go. Dieter, please review and let me know if you have any suggestions. Dieter (2)

Did not see your reply ...U won I am second..

[Crazy Harry]

Originally Posted by BMWonly Here we go. Dieter, please review and let me know if you have any suggestions. Dieter (2)

I've gone over the translation and can only add that BMWonly has done a great job! You've increased my productivity at work, by getting the job done first. Thanks.

Originally Posted by CDN OpelNut Crazy Harry, Heimue, SSGDirk. Thanks a bunch. This is why this is the best site on the net. C

I'll have to agree with that. No matter what the problem or request there are always a lot of able people willing to help.

Harold.

[hrcollinsjr]

Could/should the title of this thread be changed or at least the translated instructions be posted where they will be easier to find in the future for someone seeking info on these carbs?

Harold

[CDN OpelNut]

Thanks everyone. In the interest of what Harold said, I'll put the booklet together and post it all, not for translation, but just in the unlikely event that someone else uses this carb. There is one other member running it, so maybe it will be helpful.

Corey

[BMWonly]

Originally Posted by Crazy Harry I'll have to agree with that. No matter what the problem or request there are always a lot of able people willing to help. Harold.

This website has helped me so much in getting great information while restoring my GT. Every question I had, the answer was already posted, especially engine related. Time to give back every once in a while.

Dieter