Hi all...
I need some new carbies and was wondering what people are running in their type 3's instead of dual solexes?
I've been quoted $660 to rebuild my solex carbs and for that price, I could almost buy some brand newies I reckon.
Anyboy have some recommendations, advice or suggestions on what to steer clear of??

Thanks!

why don't you rebuild yourself you can buy the kit and get the bottom butterfly re honed less than 200 total

Hi,

Why don't you call Rod Penrose as I am sure he will be able to steer you in the right direction....

He has lots of carby options on his website: http://rodpenroseracing.com.au/134-bolt-on-carby-kits 

Regards
Greg

The possible problem with original stock carbs is that even with a new parts kit it will not fix the leak where the shaft bears on the alloy body and these leak. You won't see it with the car running but when you pump the throttle without the engine running you will see fuel running out of the shaft and this is where the air gets sucked in. My car still ran fine like that but I now run dual Dellorto DRLA 36 with small 28mm venturis.

These baby webers are also popular alternatives http://www.dellorto.co.uk/shop/weber-dual-34ict-carburetor-kits/type-3-twin-w...

Thanks guys. I did check with Rod Penrose first up - he only had the 40 Webers in stock at the moment... probably more than I need for a stock engine.

I'm pretty sure you're right about the worn shaft area - seeing if I can maybe track down some replacement bushings. My local carb shop might be able to help.

Those Dellorto DRLA 36's sound good, thanks for the info guys!

yes yur right they do leak at the bottom butterfly you get them re bushed then their good for another 30years will cost you around 50 bucks a piece then you can keep all your stock stuff

36 DRLA will be the same size as the Weber 40 IDF if using 28mm ventury, get the 40s since 36s are like hens teeth although a better carby overall. I might have some DCN 40s on squat manifolds.

I had a machine shop manufacture and fit some bronze bushes to the throttle bodies. I had removed the butterflies and he matched them to the individual shafts. I had already rebuilt the carbs earlier, but could not get them to balance, once I had rebuilt the throttle bodies, they were perfect. Once set up and balanced they have been faultless. Definitely a cost effective fix to keep the stock configuration on a stock engine. From memory it cost me about $150.

damn $US dollar

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-PORSCHE-DELLORTO-DRLA-36-CARBURETORS-/261846911...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WEBER-36-IDF-CARBURETORS-/291042762414?hash=item43...

Thanks for the advice all.
Managed to track down a guy who's whole business is making bushings.
He's going to measure and fit some new bushes for me at the bargain price of $60!
As the kids would say FTW!!

Look please don't take this the wrong way, but, forums are great when they work as a two way street.
You ask a question, many people answer, then eventually a result appears.
If you don't share the answer, that at worst you're being selfish, at best you're not being helpful.
Please don't react negitively to my ranting, but I've just sat here reading this, thinking, great I'll find out where I can send my Carbies away to; only to realise I've wasted my time really!

You're joking right??
Firstly you're in Toowoomba I'm in Melbourne. Are you going to pop in to some little machinist shop in the middle of nowhere and drop off your carbs? No.
Secondly, all you had to do was ask where the place was I found and I would have told you. When I wrote that I didn't have the details in front of me. But essentially you could probably take them to any machinist or industrial bushing maker for repairs.
Anybody who wants to know where I found feel free to PM me and I'll send you the details.

Communication is a great way to get information. An easy way to get information often is just to ask. Realistically a positive communication will often give a positive result.

Negative reactions and any communication that can be perceived as a demand of sorts will often end up with low quality and or quantity of reply information.

In my own personal opinion, basically it is better to say nothing at all and just move on rather than be negative.

So, who is the guy making the bushings?

I hope they are Weber and not the Empi copi
I have not heard good things about the copies.
Blance pipe not set up, jetting real difficult etc