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I run one '66 II-A with the original Solex and one with a Weber. No question, the Solex offers a greater range of acceleration and "oomph." However, the gas mileage is not as good as on the Weber-equipped car.
The Weber runs on a rebuilt engine that now has around 350,000 miles on it. Mileage at highway speeds is around 18-19 mpg. Winter use seems to always require dry gas to prevent carb icing.
This is the 3rd Weber I've put on the car; mine have developed vacuum leaks in the body at around 100,000 miles. They are also more susceptible to clogging in the standard jets in off road situation; if you have junk in your gas tank, the carb seems to clog up after some pounding off road. It is very easy to remove and clean out the jets with carb cleaner in the field, if necessary.
But for sheer simplicity and simple tuning, you can't beat the Weber. I've seen all the pieces that are part of the rebuild kit for my Solex; it would be a harder job that the only replacement part for the Weber, which is the accelerator pump diaphragm.
Jeff
The Weber runs on a rebuilt engine that now has around 350,000 miles on it. Mileage at highway speeds is around 18-19 mpg. Winter use seems to always require dry gas to prevent carb icing.
This is the 3rd Weber I've put on the car; mine have developed vacuum leaks in the body at around 100,000 miles. They are also more susceptible to clogging in the standard jets in off road situation; if you have junk in your gas tank, the carb seems to clog up after some pounding off road. It is very easy to remove and clean out the jets with carb cleaner in the field, if necessary.
But for sheer simplicity and simple tuning, you can't beat the Weber. I've seen all the pieces that are part of the rebuild kit for my Solex; it would be a harder job that the only replacement part for the Weber, which is the accelerator pump diaphragm.
Jeff
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