Solex carbs refurb or replace?
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Solex carbs refurb or replace?
Hi, our 82 Aircooled 2 lt needs a good tune up but first the  carbs,  solex, either need a refurb, or replacing with the same or something dlfferent. Any suggestions which way to go, very much appreciated.
			
			
									
									
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I have a low mileage pair for sale.
			
			
									
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Re: Solex carbs refurb or replace?
Cheers thanks for that option, if you could pm me more details it would be great.will do more research cheers.
			
			
									
									
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This is a minefield and everyone has different experiences.
I replaced my twin Solex with twin Webers. Ever since it has been a revelation - only issue is no chokes on the Webers.....
Mike
			
			
									
									
						I replaced my twin Solex with twin Webers. Ever since it has been a revelation - only issue is no chokes on the Webers.....
Mike
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Re: Solex carbs refurb or replace?
Had my Solexes  refurbished by Gasure in Chester and all good since.
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Weber ITC 34 
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