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carburetor rebuild

Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:05 pm
by newto912
I am about to remove my Solex carbs from the 912
once cleaned up and ready to put back together do you use any gasket sealant?
also some forums mention lubricating , presumable the various external linkages, any recommendations on what to lube with
thanks

Re: carburetor rebuild

Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:32 pm
by 911hillclimber
When I did my webers for my 911 assembly was dry.
I lubricated all the small bearing surfaces/links with a drop of engine oil.(as in a drop)

Re: carburetor rebuild

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:23 am
by Lightweight_911
Same here - never used any type of sealant with the gaskets.

As for lubricating the linkages I use a small amount of copper grease on the balljoints & light (eg sewing machine) oil on the pivots, etc.

Re: carburetor rebuild

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 1:39 pm
by neilbardsley
Some good pictures here on Bruce's site http://www.sparkingplugs.com/5.html

I've never worked on solex carbs but understand they can be a bit tricky if the shafts are worn.

Re: carburetor rebuild

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:36 pm
by newto912
Thanks guys
just taken one apart and its in the ultrasonic cleaner
job to remember how it all goes back together even with pics , so will reassemble as I disassemble the other
should have sussed it by then!