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Oldgearz 07-26-2021 09:05 AM

B Carb Float Doesn't fit
 

I have a 1930 Coupe which has a B Carb on it. While rebuilding the Carb, I couldn't help but notice that the float was pretty dinged up, with numerous dents and solder spots. So I ordered a B carb float from a prominent supplier. The float is the oblong style with the pin bracket offset to one side. The float I received was the same style and pin bracket, but it was worthless as the bracket was not offset so the float would not enter its chamber. I ordered another from a different supplier and received another float that didn't have the pin bracket offset sufficiently to permit entry into the gas chamber of the carb. Does anyone know of a supplier who sells rectangular B floats that actually fit a B carb?

Bob C 07-26-2021 09:22 AM

Re: B Carb Float Doesn't fit
 

Give Renner's Corner a call. They don't show the float on there site
but they can probably supply one. http://www.rennerscorner.com/index.html

Oldgearz 07-26-2021 09:29 AM

Re: B Carb Float Doesn't fit
 

I didn't mention its a Zenith carb.

Ruth 07-26-2021 09:48 AM

Re: B Carb Float Doesn't fit
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 2039710)
Give Renner's Corner a call. They don't show the float on there site
but they can probably supply one. http://www.rennerscorner.com/index.html

Bob C is right. David Renner has some used parts that are not listed on his web site and should have what you need. I have gotten some good used parts for Marvel Scheblers from him.

AL in NY 07-26-2021 06:02 PM

Re: B Carb Float Doesn't fit
 

The new "B" floats are all supplied by the same manufacturer and they don't fit without modification. I would try to repair the original float that you have, or see if you can get a used "B" carb that has a good original float.

Oldgearz 07-26-2021 06:21 PM

Re: B Carb Float Doesn't fit
 

I contacted David Renner and he is seeing what he can find for me. He doesn't handle the B floats anymore since they are not made well. He believes the pin bracket itself is often the problem as it holds the float body too close to the needle seat, causing interference in the float action. My problem has been getting one that has the pin bracket soldered in the right place.


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