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72vwtype2
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 Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 10:59 am Post subject: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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There is a lot of postings and information on the Solex PDSIT 32-34 carbs and their different characteristics (jets, screws, etc...). I would like to start a posting that provides a table on the Solex parts number (tag and stamping on bottom of float bowl). To date I have found most of the information scattered throughout various postings and pics.
Please provide feedback and input to complete the table accurately. I will update upon consensus.
TYPE 2
1972 Type 2, 1.7L, Manual Trans., Engine Code CB 000 001, M157
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 027 L Float Bowl Stamp#: VW337-1 & 2104
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 028 L Float Bowl Stamp#: VW338-1 & 1195,1153?
Left Side Tag#: ### ### ### X Float Bowl Stamp#: VW337-2 & 2137
Right Side Tag#: ### ### ### X Float Bowl Stamp#: VW338-2 & 2138
1973 Type 2, 1.7L, Manual Trans., Engine Code CB 062 001, M157
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 027 P Float Bowl Stamp#: VW383-1 & ####
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 028 P Float Bowl Stamp#: VW384-1 & 3004
1973 Type 2, 1.7L, Auto Trans., Engine Code CD 000 001, M157, M249
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 027 M Float Bowl Stamp#: VW339-1 & ####
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 028 M Float Bowl Stamp#: VW340-1 & ####
1973 Type 2, 1.8L, Manual Trans., Engine Code CD, M157
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 031 Q Float Bowl Stamp#: VW454-1 & 4002
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 032 Q Float Bowl Stamp#: VW455-1 & 4003, 3324?
1973 Type 2, 1.8L, Auto Trans., Engine Code CD, M157, M249
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 031 Float Bowl Stamp#: VW456-1 & ####
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 032 Float Bowl Stamp#: VW457-1 & ####
1974 Type 2, 1.8L, Manual Trans., Engine Code XX ### ###, M157
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 031 N Float Bowl Stamp#: VW445-1 & ####
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 032 N Float Bowl Stamp#: VW446-1, & #####
1974 Type 2, 1.8L, Auto Trans., Engine Code XX ### ###, M157, M249
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 031 P Float Bowl Stamp#: VW447-1 & ####
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 032 P Float Bowl Stamp#: VW448-1 & ####
TYPE 3
1971 Type 3, L, Auto Trans., Engine Code XX ### ###, M###, M###
Left Side Tag#: ### ### ### Float Bowl Stamp#: VW316-1 & 1062
Right Side Tag#: ### ### ### P Float Bowl Stamp#: VW317-1 & 1060
YYYY Type 3, 1.7L, Manual Trans., Engine Code XX ### ###, M###, M###
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 027 N Float Bowl Stamp#: VW381-1 & ####
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 028 N Float Bowl Stamp#: VW382-1 & ####
TYPE 4
YYYY Type 4, L, Manual Trans., Engine Code XX ### ###, M###, M###
Left Side Tag#: 021 129 027 A Float Bowl Stamp#: VW###-# & ####
Right Side Tag#: 021 129 028 A Float Bowl Stamp#: VW###-# & ####
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Alan Brase
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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If I remember correctly, 1972 carbs have o-rings on the air horns. 73-4 have a flat section donut gasket.
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:46 am Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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Great, keep going
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:31 am Post subject: Re: 1972 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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34 PDSIT -2-3 Carburetors kit 1972 T2
note: metal air cleaner with short brackets
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:42 am Post subject: 1973-74 Solex 32-34 PDSIT |
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1973-74 32-34 PDSIT complete set
Note: Plastic air cleaner with Tall brackets
1973-74 32-34 PDSIT
1973-74 Solex 32-34 PDSIT
Note: CB engine is 1972
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:17 am Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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Can someone help me identify what I have here? I believe them to be Pieces and parts of a 32-34 PDSIT-2/3 Carb set. I'm trying to identify correctly and sell.
Value suggestions are welcome too.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:16 am Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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That's a 1973 model set up, reasonably complete too aside from the EGR tube(s) and anything aircleaner. If it's still in there don't lose the cup and spring out of the RH end of the throttle crossbar.
Value?, I'm not sure, If I needed them and was at a swap I'd offer you $50, they'll still need a few hundred $ trip to Tim's for rebuilds. Others may disagree.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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| busdaddy wrote: |
That's a 1973 model set up, reasonably complete too aside from the EGR tube(s) and anything aircleaner. If it's still in there don't lose the cup and spring out of the RH end of the throttle crossbar.
Value?, I'm not sure, If I needed them and was at a swap I'd offer you $50, they'll still need a few hundred $ trip to Tim's for rebuilds. Others may disagree. |
yeah, I pretty much agree. Actually it was a VERY good setup when it was new and same basic thing used clear thru last air cooled Vanagons in ROW. I'm tempted to put such a setup in my 1980 Vanagon together with a small HP cam and bigger valves, then put in the biggest Venturis I can find. I think 28mm. I that setup should pass 20% more air, which 120% of 67hp is about 80hp. And possibly easier than FI.
Of course, on the Vanagon, T25, VW used a VERY low profile air cleaner.
I would NEVER consider using aftermarket air cleaners, BTW.
These carbs DID wear out the throttle shafts pretty badly. but new shafts and butterflys and bushings are available.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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| Well I had several buses from that era that had the stock solex duel carbs a72,73 & a 74..all ended up troubleson & had to be replaced. Once I put another set rebuilt on and they were fine for a couple years till the bus was sold . The 73 ended up with a 1600 type 1 engine and the ,74 I changed to 34 weabers. Ten years later when my 76 Westy caught fire and destroyed the wiring harness , I dug them out of the junk 74 which Sat 10 years in a swamp in Vt ,cleaned them up and they have been on my Westy for about 4 or five years. Great carbs ...I use the van from Apr to end of Nov every year..no chokes but pump it a bit & off I go..In fact I'm on a 500+ road trip right now..I get about 20+- mpg they say I need bigger carbs w the 2 liter engine so u know..I drive slow no more than 55 so to me dependability is the most important thing as t my age....Biil and my old solixes are avaiblr |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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Tim ( volkzbitz.com ) fixes the throttle shafts, some of his are going on ~5 years with lots of miles and I haven't heard anyone complain yet.
They are an exceptional carb when rebuilt properly, very well behaved in all climates and seasons.
But there's still going to be haters, I'm sure one will be along shortly. 
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:09 am Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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I have a VW camper T2 Bay which has twin Solex 32 - 34 PDSIT - 3 carburettors. I need the valve-like part as marked in the attached picture because mine is full of stuff which we can't clean out - can you help, please? It's the 2.5cm long protruding piece, not the flat nut next to it. I don't know what it's called, nor what it actually does!!!
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:36 am Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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Welcome!
I'm not sure of the exact name, it's a thermostatic accelerator pump compensator.
It's only found on auto transmission carbs in 73/74 so it'll be pretty rare, I've never seen one for sale loose, the odd one shows up on core carbs.
Have you tried soaking it in various things like alcohol (methyl hydrate), carb cleaner and even vinegar if it's corroded?, how about an ultrasonic cleaner bath?, those things get anything loose.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:45 am Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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| Thanks for that - I'll start trying out your suggestions right away. |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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| busdaddy wrote: |
It's only found on auto transmission carbs in 73/74 so it'll be pretty rare, I've never seen one for sale loose, the odd one shows up on core carbs. |
A similar, if not identical part is also used on European spec carbs from 2.0l engines. I believe they all have it regardless of transmission. So maybe searching in Europe can be helpful.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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It's only found on auto transmission carbs in 73/74 so it'll be pretty rare, I've never seen one for sale loose, the odd one shows up on core carbs. |
A similar, if not identical part is also used on European spec carbs from 2.0l engines. I believe they all have it regardless of transmission. So maybe searching in Europe can be helpful. |
Ahhhh, yes, the rest of the world likely used them longer, not everyone got FI in late 74.
There was a thread here quite a few years ago from a member in Australia with those, but I can't find it to see what exactly it does in the bowl, and if there's a work around to possibly delete it.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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What is this dashpot looking thing on what I'm guessing is the EGR tube?
Also, does anyone know if the mixture tube is interchangeable between '72 and '73-'74?
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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The "thing" is the EGR valve.
The CIS tube will interchange (sort of), it'll have a bonus tube pointing to the back for the smog pump, and the outer ends may be angled a little higher to match the taller late manifolds (not sure on that one, the base is still the same).
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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Question for the pros, rebuilt my PDSIT's but the throttle plates are very worn, I have a new set similar to these, which appear to be an updated version with a hot idle valve casting in the side? I have not found any info on that valve, parts etc. Pics I have seen on vans its just left open with no valve?
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1972 - 1974 Solex PDSIT 32-34 (Identification by Parts#) |
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Check to see if they are drilled, most are blank casting holes.
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