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Carb Wanted
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:32 pm
by gillberry
Hi being cheeky a humber sceptre here, but I am a mk2 1966 automatic 1725, I am need of a Solex Carb, B32PAIAS condition not important as mine is wearing out and I would rather have a spare one so it can be refurbished so I am not off the road again
. I have had a carb kit fitted and am still not well
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:01 am
by lemansvk
I gave one of these away a couple of years back ...
The Solex 32PAIA was fitted to all sorts of Rootes cars; Alpines from late SIII to end of SIV, Sceptres I & II, Rapier V, and (I think) Vogue IV. In Australia they were also used in the Hillman Gazelle (which was like a Singer Gazelle VI with a Rapier engine).
Alpine III/IV owners commonly replace the Solex with a Weber 28/36 or 32/36 (ex Cortina) - a much better carb which bolts straight on to the stock manifold and only requires minor linkage adjustment. So an Alpine club or forum member could be a source. Or, you could take a leaf from their book and use a Weber - you will get a little more power, better economy and a carb that stays in tune without adjustment for a long time..
Cheers, Vic