Porsche 356 · 912

Meticulous restoration of Solex carburetors for early Porsche automobiles. Sedona, Arizona.

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We "rescue" original Solex carburetors for the 356 and 912 Porsches by doing complete restorations, not rebuilds.

Restored single-barrel Solex carburetors

Carburetors are restored to stock specifications unless otherwise requested. Adjustments to injection and float levels account for changes in modern fuels. Lead times are dependent on inventory levels for immediate shipment and current demand for custom work — usually 2–4 weeks from receipt of order and/or cores.

Not sure what your original carburetor specs are? Check these specifications.

What We Restore

Solex

32 PBJ / PBIC
40 PBIC / PICB
40 PII Sandcast (short & tall)
40 PII-4 Solid Shaft
40 PII-4 Split→Solid Conversion

Custom Machining

40 PII-4 to 42mm
40 PII-4 to 44mm

Need a Zenith restored?

We refer Zenith work to Nick Warriner of 356 Racing in Scottsdale.

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Why Restore, not just rebuild?

A rebuild replaces gaskets and limited parts; a restoration addresses much more

Decades of use clogs jets, degrades gaskets and prevents a proper air-fuel mix. Overtightening distorts pot metal bodies and deforms carburetor throats. Jets erode to larger sizes from fuel passage. Butterflies wear. Shafts bend.

Our restoration process includes:

Carburetors are cleaned chemically, then hand-clean every passage. We provide flat mating surfaces, new throttle shaft bushings are installed, rebore Solex throats to round, cut new butterflies, supply new shafts, and gauge all jets for correct sizing. New idle and main fuel jets are supplied. Hardware is re-plated with correct Cad plating. Then carbs are assembled with all new kit parts. After assembly, float level and pump injection is set so they are ready to run. Only minor adjustments are required to dial them in on your engine. Every problem gets addressed, not just the obvious ones.