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Crown Automotive Carburetor Assembly

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by bolerpuller, Jan 5, 2018.

  1. Jan 5, 2018
    bolerpuller

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    Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I have a solex and, after checking by a pro, knowing the old systems, it works perfectly, summer or winter.
    Winter I need the choke during some minutes.
    I had heard many things about the solex, in fact if well cleaned and parts in good condition, it is a good carburator.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I read somewhere that the Solex isn't made any more. Those look identical so......who knows, maybe it's made better?
     
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    bolerpuller

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    Solex isn't made anymore? I noticed the price is up, maybe that's why? They still have them at Walck's. It's Payday and Carb is next on my list.
     
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    Glenn

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    That's what I read, but I didn't check into it deeper.
     
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    Daryl

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    I have run several of these repop carbs. Never had any problems with them. I am realistic though about just how well any F head will run regardless of the condition.
     
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    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    In the description it even says solex design. Wonder if crown bought the tooling if glenn is right
     
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    Glenn

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    I was wondering the same thing, looks identical to me.
     
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    Jrobz23

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    I am also one of the few, the proud, the Solex carb fans.

    My 65 ran excellent when I popped it on.
     
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    Glenn

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    A google search for solex carbs has adds stating reproduction, original no longer available. Some say made in Brasil.
     
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    bolerpuller

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    Thanks for all the replys. I placed the order for an original Solex from Walck's. I don't want to be the first to find out the new ones are a problem! If this is the last of them I guess someone will have to take the plunge soon!
     
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