solex 32/34 wont idle properly.

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solex 32/34 wont idle properly.

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Hi, my ax 10E with GT is running good on wot but, idle it won't do it. or 3k idle or nothing. I don't know if the idle jet is not the correct one.

I have 41 and 43. Seems on 43 it idles much better.
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Re: solex 32/34 wont idle properly.

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Idle jet or an air leak. You can spray some fuel into it or wd40 or start spray and see if it revs up or starts working normally, it's lean condition then.
If you run with aftermarket air filter, it may misbehave, needs a bit of vacuum on suction to work properly. Might be clogged fuel filter too or sediment in pipes.
If it backfires, it's lean.
Thing is sensitive to exhaust piping as well, if it's less restrictive, it's leaned out since more airflow.
Check the vacuum hoses for brake vacuum drum and oil pcv hoses (oil cap on tight?), might be sucking a bit too much air thru those.
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Re: solex 32/34 wont idle properly.

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hmm. I have no vacuum leak afaik. downpipe is from a 1.4 gt 75hp . catback is from a 1.5D. airfilter is none atm.
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Re: solex 32/34 wont idle properly.

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Weak mix can also show up as a hesitation when driving and throttle is opened wide. If right foot is lifted a little, and power picks up, this confirms a weak mix.

Check the plugs after a drive. Black/sooty = over-rich, Whiteish = weak. Ideally light brown and no deposit.

Some carburetted Citroen engines coming out of factory in late-80s were "tuned for economy". Example was BX16, which suffered a dreadful flat-spot when trying to accelerate. The cure was to have a set of Peugeot jets fitted (Pug with their heavier cars didn't go for this leanness), which instantly transformed the performance. Dealers knew this, and our 16TRS was done under warranty. May or may not be relevant to your AX.
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Re: solex 32/34 wont idle properly.

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WOT is ok 13.6AFR
idle is around 19-20 AFR.

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Re: solex 32/34 wont idle properly.

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jet failed on the refurbished, got another jet and fixed. Co was tad low got it on 0.8% now should be 1.0% but this is enough to keep it idling.