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21. Technical Information for the 4600 V2/V3
Technical information & Specifications for the Velosolex Solex 4600 V2 / V3
4600 Fuel Mixture / Mix / Proportion / Ratio
- 2.5% or 40:1
- Mix 3.2 ounces of semi-synthetic or synthetic blend two-stroke oil with 1 gallon of ethanol-free gasoline/petrol.
- Use only ethanol-free gasoline/petrol
- Disregard the fuel mixture ratio information in the Owner's Handbooks as it is outdated.
* NEVER add oil directly to the Solex fuel tank.
* Mix your fuel in a clean, separate container.
- I recommend Lucas semi-synthetic two-stroke (two-cycle) engine oil.
- A shot glass or a 35 mm film canister can be used to measure one ounce.
- Avoid fuels with high ethanol content. Use only ethanol-free fuel.
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Spark Plug:
Champion L86C
Bosch W7AC
NGK B6HS
Denso W16FS-U
AC 44 L, 45 L
Motorcraft AE32
Autolite 2656
Marchal V36A
XLG FF 70 Y
Cyklon 43
Flashpoint FP5CR
Spark Plug Gap:
0.5 mm (0.020")
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Special Solex Service Tools
Valve reamer - used to clean decompression valve seat in cylinder head
Stud extractor - used to remove / install the cylinder base studs in the crankcase
and crankcase side cover
21 mm Deep socket -used to install / remove spark plug; tighten / loosen clutch nuts
Stator plate tool - used to remove / install stator
Flywheel / rotor puller - used to remove flywheel (rotor)
Brake tool - used to adjust front brake caliper
Bearing extractor - used to remove stator bearing (flywheel bearing)
Clutch limiter - used to hold clutch while tightening / loosening outer clutch nut
(some also have a 37 mm socket for the drive-roller nut)
Stroke limiter - used to block rotation of crankshaft while tightening / loosening
clutch nuts, flywheel nut, flywheel cover nut, etc.
Engine mount plate - used to hold engine in a vise while repairs are being made
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Velosolex Solex Repair Manuals, Guides:
- Please contact me for helpful .pdf Solex Repair Guides and Manuals.
- Just send your engine serial number, frame serial number, and a photo of your Solex to me at:
- To find your engine and frame serial numbers, just watch this video:
https://rumble.com/embed/vaq42f/?pub=gxjy5
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How to Adjust the Throttle of the 4600 V2 and 4600 V3
Wiring diagram schematics for the Velosolex Solex 4600 V2 & V3:
*Note: the 4600 V2 & V3 wiring is similar, but the V3 has a ground wire going from the taillight to a tab mounted on a fuel pump bolt. On the V2, as can be seen in the diagram schematic, the taillight is grounded at the bracket, and the ground current must travel through the frame parts and bolts back to the engine.
4600 V2 wiring diagram:
4600 V3 wiring diagram:
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Electrical connections for the 4600 V2 and 4600 V3:
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HEADLIGHT BULB info:
1975 4600 V2: CEV # 02738 6 Volt 21 Watt
1977-79 4600 V3: GE # 4667-2 6 Volt 18 Watt
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Torque Diagrams (in Inch Lbs.)
Note:
Proper torque for the four cylinder head bolts is 8.7 ft lb, and they must be tightened in a criss-cross pattern.
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How to determine the year or model of your Velosolex Solex:
How to date a Velosolex Solex:
The engine serial number is used to determine the year of manufacture.
For help, contact me, Brian, at : velosolex4600@protonmail.com
*note: the online engine serial number charts normally used for determining the year of manufacture of a Velosolex Solex do not pertain to the Velosolex Solex bikes sold outside of France, like the model 4600.
The 14-3-1966 or 25-10-1962 date that you may see cast into the crankcase is not the date of manufacture.
They are approval dates for the Cyclomoteur 3800 and Cyclomoteur 2200 engines.
The Cyclomoteur 3800 engine was used on the S 3800, the 4600, the 5000, and the Micron.
The Cyclomoteur 2200 engine was used on the S 2200 and on the S 3300.
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No Spark? see page 5 here:
** SoleX Newsletter Spring/Printemps 2009 **
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Velosolex Solex Value / Worth / Price / Prices
What Is the value of a Velosolex Solex bike?
What is a Velosolex Solex bike worth?
How much can I get for my Velosoelx Solex?
What is the price of a Velosolex Solex?
There are no set prices for Velosolex Solex bikes.
Prices can be affected by time of year, bike location, and whether or not the seller is willing to pack and ship the bike.
time of year - prices are generally lower in Fall and Winter.
location - Solexes were not sold in every State...most were sold in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, so the prices are lower in that area.
pack and ship - if you are only able to sell locally, the prices will be lower.
Listed selling prices do not determine the value or worth i.e. just because you see a Solex with a listed price of $1,000, this does not mean that this is the value or worth, or that this is what the bike will sell for. It is just showing what the seller thinks the bike is worth.
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Rear Hub diagram 4600 V2 / V3
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