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- Wed May 20, 2020 12:42 pm
- Forum: Engine and Carburetor
- Topic: Solex PID 40
- Replies: 8
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Re: Solex PID 40
Thanks again guys. With regard to the carb size. I am not a carb guy so you will have to excuse my ignorance. However, I am not really sure what the '40' truly means in the name of this carb or if this 100% correlates to the actual capacity of the carb. Specifically I have found some old documents (...
- Mon May 18, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: Engine and Carburetor
- Topic: Solex PID 40
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3379
Re: Solex PID 40
Folks A quick update.. I replaced the main jet (112.5) with a new larger jet (125). The truck drives well now. Idles well and accelerates well. I do want to go back and try the 112.5 jet again at some point just to make sure that definitely was the problem but it does look like it. I have another is...
- Mon May 11, 2020 1:33 pm
- Forum: Engine and Carburetor
- Topic: Solex PID 40
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3379
Re: Solex PID 40
Thanks Guys I have ordered a new larger main jet for the carb. I will try this along with trying a bit of additive in my fuel. I know some of the history of this truck and know the last person who ever owned/drove it. This was back in the late 80's when the older system of leaded fuel was being used...
- Thu May 07, 2020 3:05 pm
- Forum: Engine and Carburetor
- Topic: Solex PID 40
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3379
Solex PID 40
Hi Guys I am just new to the forum. I have two Polycab haflingers (1965 SWB and a 1973 LWB). One has a Solex PID 40 carb. I am struggling to get it to run properly. It appears to be leaning out and spitting through the carb when revving midway between idle and full throttle. This is particularly the...