Thread: Solex Carb fun

I reckon due to having been over tightened, the part indicated "flared" and is now leaking.
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Originally Posted by B.S.F.

I reckon due to having been over tightened, the part indicated "flared" and is now leaking.
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thanks, not that bit... I found a NOS lid for the Solex so that is brand new. the leak is from the bolt end of the banjo fitting, the bolt itself is not staying tight

Wondering if a bit of wear in the banjo bolt... some locktight maybe, can't find original new bolts or banjo's...

Managed to find an original fuel pipe from pump to carb, that while expensive, fits so well and doesn't rely on jubilee clips or the like.

At thsi poitn I am really not confident about taking him on the road as the first sign of trouble will be flames

Are you using the correct parts ?
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Originally Posted by B.S.F.

Are you using the correct parts ?
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err... yes, quite sure....

are you reading the posts correctly..... just checking

Originally Posted by Cadas

Haven’t had any time for Sid this past year or so while I’ve been stuck working in Devonport but as I’m home for Christmas, hoping to get him up and running.

So far so good, quick battery charge and he started first click. Now the issues

Stopping the banjo fitting from leaking on the Solex carb, new fibre washers installed but can’t get it to stay tight. Always seems to be 1/4 turn loose and dripping. Quick tighten and all fine, until a few weeks later.

Suggestions welcome!!

Are they not supposed to be copper washers?

Originally Posted by Cadas

thanks, not that bit... I found a NOS lid for the Solex so that is brand new. the leak is from the bolt end of the banjo fitting, the bolt itself is not staying tight

Wondering if a bit of wear in the banjo bolt... some locktight maybe, can't find original new bolts or banjo's...

Managed to find an original fuel pipe from pump to carb, that while expensive, fits so well and doesn't rely on jubilee clips or the like.

At thsi poitn I am really not confident about taking him on the road as the first sign of trouble will be flames

I'm sorry, I do not speculate, I only write from personal experience.
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