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sonic-jdm
08-07-2009, 11:52
guys ive got a spare carb witch ive stripped down and would like to drill and tap the second stage for a AC jet to fit (for future use)

what is the thread type/size on the AC jet?? would just like to find out before i get my tap&die set. is the thread on the AC a unusal type? or a common one?

cheers Mark
rs250nut
08-07-2009, 13:06
Has your tap set not got a set of thread gauges with it?
James5
08-07-2009, 13:06
guys ive got a spare carb witch ive stripped down and would like to drill and tap the second stage for a AC jet to fit (for future use)

what is the thread type/size on the AC jet?? would just like to find out before i get my tap&die set. is the thread on the AC a unusal type? or a common one?

cheers Mark

Hi Mark,

I have done this previously on a few carbs with good results and some where it just hasn't sealed enough,

Of the top of my head I am thinking its either M4 x .7 or M5 x .7 spring to mind the drill bits needs to be .5 smaller than the tap.(cheers for the reminder russ)
Failing that take an a/c jet down to a good tool supply and see if they can match the thread.


Couple of pics attached

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/GTTJames/Solex%2032%20Dis%20Carbs/IMG_3311.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/GTTJames/Solex%2032%20Dis%20Carbs/IMG_3314.jpg
Arrows
08-07-2009, 13:14
Can i ask what benefit this would give.
James5
08-07-2009, 13:18
Can i ask what benefit this would give.


The only real benefit is if you have a carb which has had the 2nd stage drilled out to large there is no way of going back (standard 2nd stage jet is fixed / non removable), basically the carb body is scrap if you drill and tap the 2nd stage this brings the carb body back to being usable and gives you more of a option to change the jet sizes when tuning.
sonic-jdm
08-07-2009, 13:20
Cheers james:agree: that was fast:eek: only just sent you the PM:)
Russ B
08-07-2009, 13:59
Its M4 x 0.7, thats what I used when I made a set of spare jets. :)
Russ B
08-07-2009, 14:44
James, nice edit from 1.5 to 0.7, ;) after you read my post?

I've just uploaded a drawing of the Main & Air Corrector / Enrichment Jet in case anyone wants to make some or get some made. :)

http://www.rtoc.org/files/Technical%20Files/Main%20Jet%20%20Air%20Corrector%20Jet/jets.pdf

Ooh forgot to add , drill size for M4 is 3.3 :)
sonic-jdm
08-07-2009, 15:27
Cheers Russ B and for the drawings:agree:

ill get a few of these made up from my old work:)
Arrows
08-07-2009, 15:50
The only real benefit is if you have a carb which has had the 2nd stage drilled out to large there is no way of going back (standard 2nd stage jet is fixed / non removable), basically the carb body is scrap if you drill and tap the 2nd stage this brings the carb body back to being usable and gives you more of a option to change the jet sizes when tuning.

So what benefit does adjusting the 2nd stage add?
James5
08-07-2009, 16:49
So what benefit does adjusting the 2nd stage add?


Check out the articles section there is a good diy guide on the solex 32dis and also a description as to what jet does what.

If you need a hand let me know tour profile says you are west Sussex based? Wherabouts are you matey I am in Horsham
James5
08-07-2009, 16:55
James, nice edit from 1.5 to 0.7, ;) after you read my post?:)

I like to think so cheers fir the reminder though
sonic-jdm
08-07-2009, 21:01
All Done:)
was abit fidly as had to drill slight bigger hole on top to allow clearance for the top part or the AC to fit right in:smokin:

cheers for your help guys:agree:
James5
08-07-2009, 21:52
All Done:)
was abit fidly as had to drill slight bigger hole on top to allow clearance for the top part or the AC to fit right in:smokin:

cheers for your help guys:agree:

Yeah had to the same on all mine aswell matey as you say the top part of the ac is non threaded
Arrows
08-07-2009, 21:52
Check out the articles section there is a good diy guide on the solex 32dis and also a description as to what jet does what.

If you need a hand let me know tour profile says you are west Sussex based? Wherabouts are you matey I am in Horsham

I am near worthing not far from you in fact.
James5
08-07-2009, 21:58
I am near worthing not far from you in fact.

If you ever need a hand with the 5 drop me a pm matey always willing to help:)
Arrows
08-07-2009, 22:04
If you ever need a hand with the 5 drop me a pm matey always willing to help:)

You may regret that :D
Mart
09-07-2009, 10:22
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