I know that the French unit exists as I have a frind who has one. But
remember, we have no parts.
Charlie
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----- Original Message -----
From: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 12:16 PM
Subject: Solex aircleaners
> Well, to the best that I can determine, there were 4 - possibly 5
different
> variations. The early (first) version is the one that is open the full
> circumference of the aircleaner. The next is a closed unit that has a
BUNCH
> of holes around the perimeter. The third is also a closed that has only a
> few holes around the perimeter. (The third is the one that is on the
Rallye
> website)
>
> The other variations were for the French market. I have seen them in the
> parts book, but not in person. I say them, because there could be
> variations of the diagram. Basically it is a closed unit with a snorkel
> (like the 240Z aircleaner). It appears to be the basic closed unit. The
> diagram is not clear if there are holes around the perimeter - if there
are,
> that would be the 5th variation.
>
> Now, if you have a French unit, that could be used for cold air induction.
> Pretty low volume though because the snorkel is small....
>
> I have had one of each (well two of the late closed units, so a total of
4)
> over the years, so I know that those three ACTUALLY exist. The French
unit
> could be like Pigeon babies - we know that they have to be out there, but
> has anyone actually really seen one?? (homing pigeon babies don't count!)
>
> Sidney Raper
> 1964 1500 (still a project.... sigh....)
> 1967 SRL311 00076 (alive again!)
> Jacksonville Florida
> http://www.geocities.com/roadsternut/index.html
>
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