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yes they perform the same function as a choke. A little external spring keeps the starter OFF (anti-clockwise). Your choke cable will turn it clockwise for starting.

hhmm mike when you coming around to tune my carbys ,and sorry for hijacking this thread but does anyone know anything about the starter discs on phh40 carbs

oh and i paid for mine with parts but nigel paid 150 or 200 (not 100% sure)for them ,with a manifold and linkages

$600 in my book would be top dollar for the DHLA's, unless new/rebuilt,
a pair is usually about 2-300, DCOE's tend to be a little more..

my solex addhe 40 also have the ported vacuum outlet for the dizzy advance.

Difference:

Twin Dellorto sidedraughts were factory fitted to the Datsun 1200 SSS



Weber DCOE can be ID'd by the round brass fittings on top



Mikuni Solex have round aluminum starters close to the manifold.

Apparently Dellorto Jets also come in smaller increments than Weber, which might help if youre having problems tuning.

In all honesty if I were to offer any advice on the purchase I would suggest that you go for a complete setup, that has come off a running engine, carbs manifold & linkages. I know it looks like alot of money upfront but it is worth it in the long run.....nothing worse than dickin' around with carbies. Well it's fun to learn but it gets annoying when it's keeping you off the road (which is my situation).

If they're in good condition and the jetting isn't too far off then they're worth that price range. Otherwise drop a $200 bid down and the $600 will disappear (it should anyway) and you'll have a better chance of owning them at a cheaper price. But of course be prepared for additional bids later on.

EDIT: Here are some cheap Mikuni Type-T's you just missed out....They're a great carb.

Mikunis

See what I mean by cheap.

Oh totaly different brands..... right.
what would you expect to pay for a set of dhla carbs no manifold.
they are on ebay buy it noe 600 or opening bid of 200

One thing I'd like to mention is the fact that Solex Mikuni Type-R's have a vaccuum outlet for the vacuum advance on your dizzie. A neat little feature that the other two makes don't have.

If you go for some bike carbs I reckon you could use the vacuum reference lines for your vacuum advance as well.

DHLA = dellorto sidedraft
DCOE = weber sidedraft

same manifold thank god.