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Thread: Solex carb air filter housing seal, where to buy?

  1. 06-28-2017, 07:33 PM #1
    ErichW
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    Solex carb air filter housing seal, where to buy?

    Does anyone know where to get this seal?

    Stoddard advertises a new housing, but I was not able to get a seal from them.

    Thanks!
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  2. 06-30-2017, 10:15 AM #2
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    Nothing out there?

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  3. 06-30-2017, 06:37 PM #3
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    These are pricey, not sure if they will fit solex housings. I reused mine, Webers, and used 303 Aerospace Protectant to clean and protect. You may want to reach out to Paul Abbott, he's a great resource for all things carbs. Good luck!
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  4. 06-30-2017, 06:55 PM #4
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    Erich,
    I'm also a buyer if someone has them at a reasonable price. Otherwise I'll have them made.


    I thought $5k was pretty cheap for a complete air filter assembly? Anyone actually seen one up close?
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  5. 06-30-2017, 07:21 PM #5
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    I will look for something close, or get a quote for an extrusion die. Perhaps the extruder will let me make the die for them, I have made them before. Might keep the costs down.

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  6. 07-01-2017, 08:46 AM #6
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    Have you talked to International Mercantile, who is doing more of these special seals

    They just did the seal for the fiberglass front cowl air vent drip tray.
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  7. 07-04-2017, 11:09 AM #7
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    Just an observation regarding the photo of Stoddard's housing, in particular the outer ridge and hold-down tabs to contain/secure the seal are not like the original. May not make a difference from a functional standpoint but interesting to note when these re-pops get resold in the future.
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  8. 07-04-2017, 12:39 PM #8
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    My question is the obvious one:

    Would the Solexista rather pay 5k for a new repop or 5k for a real one that needs some love?
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  9. 07-05-2017, 09:29 AM #9
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    Fortunately I have some of the original seal to take measurements. I am ordering material and should have some available in a few weeks. It should be reasonably priced and if anyone is interested please send a PM.

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  10. 07-31-2017, 10:49 AM #10
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    Received the material and it looks good.

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