Carburetor Options / 1970 350 Mark 3

[howlndog]

I'm about to start a restoration (my first ever) of a 1970 350 Mark3 which is missing its carburetor. I understand the Dellorto VHB 29 AD was fitted at the factory, but is it my only choice? I "think" I want to stay with Dellorto, but are there other models that might work better or are easier to source?

Thanks from a first time poster.

Derek

[ducwiz]

Hi,

just found this copy of an older email on my PC:

Dell Orto PHBH for a 250 Mark 3

Post by alno » Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:16 am
Hello Chuck,
I have a Mach1 replica with a 350 head (big valves) and big cam & compression with a quite muffler. The jetting I found for the 30mm PHBH is
Main 137
Pilot 45
Air correction jet 100
Needle X22 Leanest position
Atomizer 262P
Slide 3.0
Trumpet 60mm

I have no personal experience with this modification.
Dellorto PHBHs were used on small block Guzzis, 28mm dia. on V50III and Monza, 30mm dia. on V65 and Lario.

Hans

[Nick]

28mm Mikuni round slides work very well, I run one on my N/C 350.

[howlndog]

Thanks Fellas,

I contacted Dellorto UK regarding the PHBH series of carburetors and they recommended this:

http://www.dellorto.co.uk/shop/dellorto-motorcycle-carburettors-parts/complete-carburettors-dellorto-motorcycle-carburettors-parts/phbh-26-to-30mm/r4047-phbh-30as-4-stroke/

My concern with this carb is that adjustments are made from the left (inboard) side. From experience, is this something to worry about, i.e., how much of a a pain in the butt would this be?

[Jordan]

It's not nice to have the adjustments on the wrong side.
Can't they supply a 30AD?

[howlndog]

....Can't they supply a 30AD?

It appears only an "AS" is offered in the PHBH line, no AD. "BD" is also offered

[flanker]

It's no issue with mine, I got the cleared float bowl tool, which is pretty cool to see what's happening. Rob

[amartina75]

Classic Ducati has a NOS VHB29AD listed available for 175.00 GBP
Not really a bad deal considering you shouldn't have to buy any rebuild parts

http://www.classicducati.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=773

[flanker]

Barry sells great stuff! +1

[JJJ12345]

I was in the same predicament. New to Ducati singles, piecing together old and new stuff. I am not a purist, and don't mind trying new stuff. I installed a 26mm PWK Keihin on my 250, and I liked it so much, I installed one on my 350 Sebring. Slight mods to the bolt pattern, but a very clean fit. $115 US dollars. Free shipping. There are a few other threads on this set up. Good luck.