Alan,
The 44 PHH Solex carbs used on the Mercedes 190 SL and also the Alfa Romeo
2600 are are staged two barrel carbs. These have independent throttle shafts
for each carb throat, runs on one throat most of the time, the 2nd barrel
comes into play at high rpm/load via a vacuum diaphram (similar to
progressive 4-barrel). The primary and secondary throats are different
diameter (something like 24 and 37mm). These could be modified to work on
roadster manifold but it would be expensive. If you want a lower cost
alternative to Solex, go with Webers.
Todd Osborn
San Jose, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Vedadi" <datsun_spl311@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 1:18 PM
Subject: Solex carbs question
> All,
>
> Did Datsun use the same type of dual Solex carburetors used in Mercedes
Benz
> 190 SL class?
>
> If so, Why are the MB vendors charge so much less (around $300-450 per
> carb.)as oppose to $ 1500-$ 2500 (for a set)quoted by the group?
>
> Thanks
>
> Alan Vedadi
> 1967 1600 SPL-311
> Hoping to add a 1958 190 SL
> Potomac Maryland
>
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