Help needed on rebuilding Dellorto Carbs Options

[Joe Owensby]

I have tow Dellorto carbs from a parts car I bought to use in restoring my '73 1.7. I have ordered an engine kit from Jake to use, but was planning to use the carbs to get it running.

I was unable to get the main shaft loose on one of the carbs (I think DLRA's). I soaked it in PB Blaster for about 2 weeks, and it still wouldn't budge. I finally bent the shaft as a last act of desparation, and it still will not come free. Can this be salvaged by perhaps drilling out the shaft? Any thoughts will be appreciated. I was planning to get rebuild kits from CB.

I was thinking of using the carbs for getting the engine running, and later upgrding to a more modern FI control system, as the carbs would have been almost free- other than the rebuild kits. I will need new injectors, and maybe other components for my FI system, as it hasn't run in about 10 years, and was originally for a 1.7, not a 2056.

Thanks for the help. I have learned a lot from browsing this club. You guys are great with all the advice.

Joe