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Solex throttle spindle bushings

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My '81 a/c 2.0L on twin solex carbs won't settle to idle. I think it needs the bushings on the end of the spindle that opens the carbs replacing. Any ideas where I could order them from?
I thought I would sort this out after getting my van fixed after it started firing on three cylinders. Turned out to be a split rubber junction that goes into the right side carb. I think the other side is T shaped. Any ideas if I can these as a replacement part as well? Thanks.

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www.gasure.co.uk

give steve a shout, he does a full refurb service.
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Any good local engineer with a lathe should be able to sort these for you. Midlands particularly has many ex-engineers who operate from sheds, garages etc and will probably make a better job than when the carb was new.

I know at least three such individuals across the country and have had numerous bugs and campers rebushed by Roger Ball in Clacton and more recently, Graham Wilford, Coventry.

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Re: Solex throttle spindle bushings

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lukewheels wrote:My '81 a/c 2.0L on twin solex carbs won't settle to idle. I think it needs the bushings on the end of the spindle that opens the carbs replacing. Any ideas where I could order them from?
I thought I would sort this out after getting my van fixed after it started firing on three cylinders. Turned out to be a split rubber junction that goes into the right side carb. I think the other side is T shaped. Any ideas if I can these as a replacement part as well? Thanks.

Mine (T25 1980 2lt a/c) were recently serviced by gasure but failed the MOT and I had to replace the whole carbs (another story). Therefore have a set of throttle boddies that I could sell to you...if you want, before they go on ebay?

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Re: Solex throttle spindle bushings

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lukewheels wrote:My '81 a/c 2.0L on twin solex carbs won't settle to idle. I think it needs the bushings on the end of the spindle that opens the carbs replacing. Any ideas where I could order them from?
I thought I would sort this out after getting my van fixed after it started firing on three cylinders. Turned out to be a split rubber junction that goes into the right side carb. I think the other side is T shaped. Any ideas if I can these as a replacement part as well? Thanks.

Justkampers.co.uk sell the rubber t piece things. Gasure dont do a mail order refurb service anymore, so you'd have to take it to them. I'm trying to source new bushings myself (see other thread) with little success so far....

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I managed to source a good s/h one from volks wizard, Oldbury. Worth a try if stuck

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