Help me out about carbs!!

I just learned that what I thought were Kadrons on my '07 Vintage Speedster are actually Solex P 40s.

I see things about Kadron-Solex carbs---what's that about? Are these Kadrons or are they Solex carbs?

I learned that Vintage has been using Solex P 40s for some time now instead of Kadrons. I'd like to find a post or info on adjusting the P 40s.

Can someone help me with this?

Thanks to all----Jack

I always heard that they were the same beastie.

I ran Solexes for years on VW sedans and dune buggies. Biggest problem seemed to be keeping the equalizer tube on and syncing them the first time - other than that, they were problem free once dialed in, and even THAT was easy.

Kadron is simply a carb-kit marketer's brand name that has always used Solex carbs. I've owned 3 (great, BTW) Kadron set-ups and this is my understanding.
Try this.... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?submit=yes&type=text&keywords=kadron

This started when I ordered new air filters. I rec'd filters that didn't fit my carbs. My old filters were 3" high and the ones I got were 3 1/4 (or so---but larger). Also the ones I rec's were a larger diameter.

Horace at VS said that they sent me Kadron filters instead of filters for Solex P 40s. This prompted my question. I can call Horace again next week.

Confusing to say the least. Also my P 40s (if that's what they are) look nothing like the Kadrons on that Kadron fix 'em site.

Does anyone wonder why we all call it "the madness??!---Jack

Jack:

Your P40's don't look anything like the planes of the "Flying Tigers", either........

http://www.world-war-2-planes.com/images/P40-warhawksformation.jpg

Jack......The Porsche Super 90 and some others used Solex P 40 dual bore carbs......I assume yours are indeed single throat carbs....

The dual bore carbs are scarce as hens teeth.....LOOOONG time out of production......

Just a thought.....

Gordo--nope--zero planes under the hood. My mom was a "Rosie the riveteer" in wwII and painted P 40s--there were the ones with the tiger teath. I still have her patterns showng what went where.

Damn--I hijacked my own post!

Leon--I'll call VS Monday for clarification but I was definitely told "no more Kadrons used ---switched to Solex P 40s" Hey--you coming to the Dragon Run? Gordon?---Jack

I have dual Kad's and the other day the car starting surging at idle 'all of a sudden' so I tried to readjust the idles to no avail. Which I thought was odd. Today went for a boot and stopped on the side of the road and tried again to adjust the idles and noticed the left carb was rocking a bit too much. Anyway kept trying to adjust when I touched the top of the left carb and OMG, the manifold was loose, real loose.

Note to self, make checking the manifold bolts on the check list

The stock 356 and 912 carbs were dual throat carbs with a similar number which is P40-11

I suspect that Jack has the single barrel P40

By the way, the P40-11 was a great carb but they had a problem with the throttle shaft. Over time, the shaft bore would wear and cause leaks. A good machinist cab bore out the carbs and install a set of press fit bushing for the throttle shaft.

Mike:

Locktite the nuts!!

Locktite Gordon???

Sorry Jack.....Yes, My wife and I are already booked at the Talley Ho Inn.....See you there...


And Gordon, I couldn't resist..... ;>)

Well, you could
;>)

Actually, you could try getting some latex glove material stuck in the nut threads to lock them, but maybe Locktite would work a bit better.

Almost got some latex stuck in the rear suspension bushings I'm installing. Avoided it at the last instant!!!

Cummon' Gordon, be a man- take off the gloves. ;)

A bit o grease under the nails never hurt anybody....

Gordon, remind me to bring you some vinyl gloves, they don't catch in threads, but they do melt from carb cleaner, fun!

Besides, just get your hands dirty, and then use the Orange towels to clean them off! Or did Chris make off with them?