Date: 8 Jan 2003 01:23:49 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: SAAB 2-strokes: how polluting are they?
Someone who looks an awful lot like Scott <mtnbikernopsamete-nospam_triad.rr.com> wrote: > <davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote in message > news:avdfjo$ehah5$1nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de... >> The stock engines of that era are a 3-carb setup using Solex carbs. > Do you happen to know the model number of the Solex carbs used on the later > 2 stroke 96's? Haven't been able to find any documentation online that > describes them further than 3 sidedraft Solex carburetors. I've got all of the parts microfilms, so if you tell me what you're after I'll be happy to have a look. Here's whhat I know from memory: the early 3-carb setups had a different type of linkage than the later ones (bullnose vs. longnose engines). These went into the 95's and 96's, (and of course GT-850's and Monte carlos). These are downdraft carbs. The Sonett II uses 3 sidedraft carbs. I have only seen one of these engines, and it's in a Sonett II. The chance of you finding one is probably pretty slim...and I'm not sure that there's much performance difference with them, I believe it is sidedraft so the hood can close. I wonder if Saab would have a problem with me imaging and posting some of the parts manual on a webpage. I can't imagine it being a problem for a 35+ year old car... In any case, let me know if you're looking for a rundown in general, or for some specific information. Dave Hinz --