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re: 2000CS 40PHH sidedrafts

>From: colorado@domain.elided
>Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:02:45 -0700
>Subject: 2000CS 40PHH sidedrafts
>
>Well... I think that my old dual Solex 40PHH sidedraft carburetors are drawing 
>too much air in through their throttle butterfly shafts. I can perceptably 
>wiggle the shafts in their bronze(?) bushings.  They still work really well at 
>full throttle but not so well at low to medium.  They don't seem suitable for 
>the old teflon-washers-on-the-shaft trick.  Any words of wisdom would be 
>welcome, including those from vendors and/or professional rebuilders hoping to 
>make a sale to a happless old car owner.
>
>Kirk Fowler
>colorado@domain.elided
>'67 121 2000CS
>'71 E3  2800
>'75 E12 530i

Kirk,

Here's some previous responses to my Solex 40PHH questions (for 1600ti).

>Regarding your Solex 40 PHH carbs,  Solex 40 PHH carbs as you have noticed
>have bushings instead of bearings on the throttle shafts.  You might want to
>measure the shafts and place a call to Schley Products Inc (Anaheim Ca).
> (714) 693-7666.  In their catalog, they have a bushing repair kits for Solex
>carbs that includes the required tools and new bushings.  I don't know if the
>bushings will fit your application, but it is worth a try.  As you will have
>to remove the throttle plate screws to do this, you might want to make sure
>that you can find replacement screws first.  Lemme know how it turns out.  I
>have two sets of carbs that need the same repair.  I hope this helps.
>

and 

>You might also want to check to make sure that your throttle shafts aren't
>worn along with the bushings.
>
>There's a place in Dallas, TX that specializes in the Solex 44PHH carbs
>found on the MB 190SL.  You might want to contact them about bushing
>information.  It's S&S Imports, at 214-521-8875, or 214-826-5977.

that's about it.  I gave up and got a pair of Weber 40 DCOEs for our 1600ti.

happy motoring,
                Mike
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