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tdz840 · Mar 1st, 2013, 19:08

Hi Guys
Thought you would be interested in the first fit of the Solex 45ADDHE carbs I plan to install on my new build B20.
Although it may appear a tight fit this is in fact an optical illusion with about 30-40mm from the steering knuckle and the other potential conflict the clutch master cylinder which as a good 15-20mm clearance.
This is without shimming the engine mount or skimming the manifold.
Another plus point was the throttle linkage appears to be a straight line to existing bulkhead fitting. I'm positive that the existing throttle linkage can fit.
Other changes are the choke which on the Solex is just one cable but i have an old chocke cable which I will adapt to a single cable.
Now I know they fit I will strip, ultrasonically clean, then rebuild with new gaskets and then a rolling road session.
These are NOS genuine RSport kit. I have the complete kit as detailed in the RSport catalogues. Intended for the 140 range they can also fit the 1800 range.
Clearly there has been some thought in the manifolds with both sets being angled upwards and away from the main bulkhead.
Won't use the mechanical fuel pump but an electric Carter rotary vane.

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Russ

Mar 1st, 2013, 19:08	#1
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	First Fit - Dual Solex ADDHE Hi Guys Thought you would be interested in the first fit of the Solex 45ADDHE carbs I plan to install on my new build B20. Although it may appear a tight fit this is in fact an optical illusion with about 30-40mm from the steering knuckle and the other potential conflict the clutch master cylinder which as a good 15-20mm clearance. This is without shimming the engine mount or skimming the manifold. Another plus point was the throttle linkage appears to be a straight line to existing bulkhead fitting. I'm positive that the existing throttle linkage can fit. Other changes are the choke which on the Solex is just one cable but i have an old chocke cable which I will adapt to a single cable. Now I know they fit I will strip, ultrasonically clean, then rebuild with new gaskets and then a rolling road session. These are NOS genuine RSport kit. I have the complete kit as detailed in the RSport catalogues. Intended for the 140 range they can also fit the 1800 range. Clearly there has been some thought in the manifolds with both sets being angled upwards and away from the main bulkhead. Won't use the mechanical fuel pump but an electric Carter rotary vane. http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...er_media_share http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...er_media_share http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...er_media_share http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...er_media_share http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...er_media_share http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...er_media_share Russ Last edited by tdz840; Mar 1st, 2013 at 20:28.