Hello,
I am looking for a tool (synchronometer) for adjusting my Solex 40PII Carburetors.
Is this one, mentioned on this site, the correct one?: http://www.paruzzi.eu/webwinkel/?zoektr ... &category=
In the text is mentioned that it can only be used for carbs with a flat topsurface like Weber or Dellorto.
Thanks
Tool for adjusting Solex carbs
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Tool for adjusting Solex carbs
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John is correct, the sychrometer works better and is not restrictive in flow like the carb balancer. It is also made in Germany so should be easy to find in the Netherlands. There is a place for the carb balancer and it is tucked away in a dark recess.
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Tool for adjusting Solex carbs
I have used a Unisyn for 35 years and they work great. But I do have to
mention that the english racer's trick of sticking a length of vacuum tubing
in your ear and listening to the "hiss" is also VERY accurate. I often would
sync with a hose and then see what the Unisyn said, rarely if ever was there
any real measurable disagreement. The secret is to hold the hose against
your ear and against the carb inlet in EXACTLY the same manner and direction
when listening to each carb. . This is fairly easy to do if you leave3/4" of
hose sticking out from between your thumb and forfinger and resting your
knuckle against the side of the carb in the exact same style and manner side
to side. You will be able to hear even the slightest difference in loudness
side to side. Give it a try for fun, Jeffrey Fellman
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mention that the english racer's trick of sticking a length of vacuum tubing
in your ear and listening to the "hiss" is also VERY accurate. I often would
sync with a hose and then see what the Unisyn said, rarely if ever was there
any real measurable disagreement. The secret is to hold the hose against
your ear and against the carb inlet in EXACTLY the same manner and direction
when listening to each carb. . This is fairly easy to do if you leave3/4" of
hose sticking out from between your thumb and forfinger and resting your
knuckle against the side of the carb in the exact same style and manner side
to side. You will be able to hear even the slightest difference in loudness
side to side. Give it a try for fun, Jeffrey Fellman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh David Jones" <Jedin@bright.net>
To: <356talk@356registry.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 4:54 PM
Subject: [356Talk] Re: Tool for adjusting Solex carbs
Post generated using Mail2Forum via email.John is correct, the sychrometer works better and is not restrictive in
flow like the carb balancer. It is also made in Germany so should be easy
to find in the Netherlands. There is a place for the carb balancer and it
is tucked away in a dark recess.
David
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I tried the Unisyn on my Zenith's and couldn't get the ball to lift without starving the carbs of air. No issues with the black one I pictured, works beautifully and multiple adapters.
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Tool for adjusting Solex carbs
Before I could afford a real carb balancer and way back about 1970 when I
had cheap cars like my 63 356B and my 64 BMW 1800 Ti, and the over carbed
Cortina GT with side draught Webers that was what I used. Now I prefer to
use the synchrometer because it is so much easier to use. Also years of
abuse of my hearing working in close proximity to jet engines probably has
damaged my hearing to the point where some nuances of the air resonance in
the throats of carbs could now get missed. I still prefer the synchrometer
though I guess an inclined manometer with calibrated depth insertion would
probably work very well or better but would be a little cumbersome.
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-----Original Message-----
From: ClassicoWheels [mailto:pmotion@acun.com]
I have used a Unisyn for 35 years and they work great. But I do have to
mention that the english racer's trick of sticking a length of vacuum tubing
in your ear and listening to the "hiss" is also VERY accurate. I often would
sync with a hose and then see what the Unisyn said, rarely if ever was there
any real measurable disagreement. The secret is to hold the hose against
your ear and against the carb inlet in EXACTLY the same manner and direction
when listening to each carb. . This is fairly easy to do if you leave3/4" of
hose sticking out from between your thumb and forfinger and resting your
knuckle against the side of the carb in the exact same style and manner side
to side. You will be able to hear even the slightest difference in loudness
side to side. Give it a try for fun, Jeffrey Fellman
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had cheap cars like my 63 356B and my 64 BMW 1800 Ti, and the over carbed
Cortina GT with side draught Webers that was what I used. Now I prefer to
use the synchrometer because it is so much easier to use. Also years of
abuse of my hearing working in close proximity to jet engines probably has
damaged my hearing to the point where some nuances of the air resonance in
the throats of carbs could now get missed. I still prefer the synchrometer
though I guess an inclined manometer with calibrated depth insertion would
probably work very well or better but would be a little cumbersome.
David Jones
Wapakoneta, Ohio
Reg # 9715
1 x 59 cabrio
1 x 59 coupe
1 x 64 coupe ( resurrection in progress)
-----Original Message-----
From: ClassicoWheels [mailto:pmotion@acun.com]
I have used a Unisyn for 35 years and they work great. But I do have to
mention that the english racer's trick of sticking a length of vacuum tubing
in your ear and listening to the "hiss" is also VERY accurate. I often would
sync with a hose and then see what the Unisyn said, rarely if ever was there
any real measurable disagreement. The secret is to hold the hose against
your ear and against the carb inlet in EXACTLY the same manner and direction
when listening to each carb. . This is fairly easy to do if you leave3/4" of
hose sticking out from between your thumb and forfinger and resting your
knuckle against the side of the carb in the exact same style and manner side
to side. You will be able to hear even the slightest difference in loudness
side to side. Give it a try for fun, Jeffrey Fellman
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If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
Cymru am byth
David Jones #9715
Cymru am byth
David Jones #9715
Unisyn VS Synchronator
At age 17 I learned how to synch the SU carbs on my big Healey using a length of tubing and a jar, and then found the Unisyn in the wondrous JC Whitney catalogue. Thought that was the dope for 25 years... and then borrowed a Synchronator from a mechanic buddy. No comparison!
My hearing ain't what it was, and I can't focus on a little jumpin' ball anymore, neither!
Buy a Synchro tool, and never loan it out. :mrgreen:
My hearing ain't what it was, and I can't focus on a little jumpin' ball anymore, neither!
Buy a Synchro tool, and never loan it out. :mrgreen:
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Can I use this on my Zeniths without an adapter? How and where does it plug in?
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