Solex Float Level Adjustment
 

I have been annoyed by the backfiring that occurs when I start my 66 912. A friend recommended that I check the float level. I checked the left carb by removing the float chamber plug and gas just barely dropped out. The right however, did nothing no matter how I adjusted the adjustment screw.

Finally this last week end, I opened up the right carburetor to see why it was not adjusting. I did not see anything obvious so I cleaned the sediment chamber, cleaned the jets and emulsion tubes and put in a new float needle valve. Now it runs like crap. No good deed shall go unpunished!!!

I took one jet out at a time and put it back to make sure I did not mix anything up. I don't know what I did but I must have done something. Jets just screw in until snug right? I did not read about any adjustment. The right carb still does not do anything when I try to adjust float level. Does anyone have any suggestions? What does the distance screw for float toggle spindle do? Can this be put in incorrectly? Thanks!!

Some time ago, I posted notice of the availability of technical information
for the Solex 40 P11-4 Carburator. I've
recently received a number of inquiries about that posting............so here's
repeat of the prior offer.

Solex 40 PII-4 Twin Throat Downdraft Carburetor. 9 pages from the
factory workshop manual, plus two exploded-view part diagrams from the
factory parts book which incude the following: (a) 2 detailed line drawings
(exploded views) of the Solex 40 PII-4 Carburator, including the carburator
linkage, fuel lines, intake manifolds, air filters, and filter canisters. (b) detailed
desciption of the carburator and how it works, (c) carburator adjustment data
table, (d) Section on removing and nstalling carburetor, (e) cleaning the
carburetor, (g) assembly and disassembly of carburetor, (h) idling adjustment,
(i) adjusting injection ratio, (j) checking fuel level in float housing, (k)
troubleshooting guide, (l) adjusting carburetor linkage, (m) Cleaning air filter,
(n) removing and installing accelerator linkage. Sections include many line
drawings, data tables, and photographs. $6 plus $1 postage (add $3 if you want
set in 3-ring binder with cover).

Personal checks welcome. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.

Charlie White
8639 Via De Los Libros
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258,
USA
602-367-8097.
Email: derwhite@aol.com

Some time ago, I posted notice of the availability of technical information
for the Solex 40 P11-4 Carburator. I've
recently received a number of inquiries about that posting............so here's
repeat of the prior offer.

Solex 40 PII-4 Twin Throat Downdraft Carburetor. 9 pages from the
factory workshop manual, plus two exploded-view part diagrams from the
factory parts book which incude the following: (a) 2 detailed line drawings
(exploded views) of the Solex 40 PII-4 Carburator, including the carburator
linkage, fuel lines, intake manifolds, air filters, and filter canisters. (b) detailed
desciption of the carburator and how it works, (c) carburator adjustment data
table, (d) Section on removing and nstalling carburetor, (e) cleaning the
carburetor, (g) assembly and disassembly of carburetor, (h) idling adjustment,
(i) adjusting injection ratio, (j) checking fuel level in float housing, (k)
troubleshooting guide, (l) adjusting carburetor linkage, (m) Cleaning air filter,
(n) removing and installing accelerator linkage. Sections include many line
drawings, data tables, and photographs. $6 plus $1 postage (add $3 if you want
set in 3-ring binder with cover).

Personal checks welcome. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.

Charlie White
8639 Via De Los Libros
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258,
USA
602-367-8097.
Email: derwhite@aol.com