Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2011/11/30 20:11:08

Henry,

So you're saying it came back from the re-builder with the stuck valve-- just like my Solex did! However, I couldn't get the damn valve out either, so the carb went back on as it was until I could buy a new Weber 2-barrel with mechanical secondary. Should've done that before the rebuild! The Solex was a notable POS with lousy vacuum secondary and a tendency for the body to warp all over the place.

BTW, the car was a '73 Opel Manta Rally that scooted real good, even before the Weber. Still the best-handling car I've ever owned, even with a live rear axle.