Restoration of the Solex Framework

   
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First of all, it is very important to take some pictures before and during the disassembling of your Solex to allow a reassembly fast and in conformity with the origin. Thing made all the more easy with the use of a numerical camera.

  
  

Disassembling

The disassembling of the majority of the parts does not present excluded particular problems: 
  • On the S3300 and model following, the mudguard is assembled in force on the central part of the framework. It is necessary to find a punch of the good dimension and to strike at the good place to separate the two parts. 
  • The support of the axis of the pedals crossing the framework is to be dismounted to be treated with the jaws of braking and screws and bolts. 
  • The fork is dismountable framework after having withdrawn the handlebar (while typing with a hold on the central screw beforehand désserrée), and unscrewed the nut which is used to regulate the play of the fork. On the models former to S2200,  the bearings consist of balls which are free. Attention not to lose them at the time of the separation of the unit. (Ca will fall on all the sides!!)

Sandpapering

The various parts are to be pickled to withdraw all traces of grease and of rusts in order to offer a base  of hangs healthy for painting. The parts full of grounds and with dirty oil are to be cleaned with a grease-remover, standard gasoline, before sandpapering not to clog the tools. A shot-blasting or fine sanding is possible and makes it possible to save time, but attention not to damage the finest parts.

Painting

The key comes now from painting. It is the moment to learn how to paint with the compressor, the investment is not enormous and incomparable quality with paintings in bomb.
In first layer, a anti-rust standard is to be applied, but it must be color of final painting if possible. In second layer comes painting finale.Pour the run-outs, which you will have early or late..., to sandpaper with water with fine sandpaper the parts and to give a coat of paint.

Chromium plating

The bearing cages for the rotation of the handlebar are easily dismountable while tapping on their circumference using a hold by the interior of the framework. They are to be made chromium plate with the pedals, the handlebar, the bell and the rims.

Screws and bolts

The majority of screws and bolts are of M6 (key of 9...) with various geometries which one does not find today any more. Best is to re-use it by making it absolutely before treat with anti-corrosion treatments like the électrozingage for example. In the event of nonrespect of this operation, the bolts go rusted soon on a machine coldly remakes and all will be with redémonter.
The spacers of the framework as well as the support of axis of pedals and the return springs of the engine must be also dismounted to be treated with screws and bolts. This small disassembling moreover brings an unquestionable effect on the final result.
Small precision, the only screws which must be painted are the quatres which fix the two arms of the fork.
 

Reassembly

The parts are to be gone up in the contrary direction of disassembling. 
The bearings of the pedals and the fork must be well lubricated before their assembly.

There is only the play of the fork to regulate by the tightening of the nut located below the handlebar. For that, to tighten it complétement and unscrew slightly without there being no play to check by before-back movement of Solex, brake before tight.








 

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