<VV> Solex carbs on Corvair?

[Mark Durham]

No, but the parts to repair the Rochesters are plentiful and cheap. It
is usually the throttle shafts that wear, try a set of new shafts and
add the throttle shaft o-ring kit to stop any air leakage and they
should work fine. you can also ream them and install bushings, if you
wish. Mark Durham

On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Charles McKinley <cmckinley313 at cox.net> wrote:
> I have in my junk box a pair of almost-matched Solex PICT carbs that
> evidently came off Volkswagens years ago. They have electric chokes
> and appear to be complete and probably functional, given a bit of
> cleanup. Are any of you aware of any attempts to rig Solex carbs for a
> Corvair? My Rochesters are reasonably functional but are very old, and
> I think the throttle shafts are a bit worn & sloppy.
>
> Thanks in advance for any ideas, cautions, etc.
>
> Chuck McKinley
> '63 Monza 900, 80 hp 3-speed
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