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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2018, 08:22 AM
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Posted By Growley bear
Re: Model A Zenith Carburetor

I believe that the fuel shut off valve is/was an added precaution due to the location of the fuel tank. This was a common practice on most machinery that had a gravity feed fuel system. My friend who...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,027
Posted By Growley bear
Re: Model A Zenith Carburetor

I use mineral spirits when bench checking float levels and float valves. Works well and I think safer than gasoline albeit still flammable. It has always worked well for me.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2018, 08:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,027
Posted By Growley bear
Re: Model A Zenith Carburetor

Been there, try as I did, the time spent lapping and trying to seat the old valve was an education in futility. Hours were spent and in the end a new valve was installed and problem solved. I've been...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,027
Posted By Growley bear
Re: Model A Zenith Carburetor

I have repaired a few of the newer manufactured Zenith carburetors and noticed that the inside of the housing has a dull black coating. Is that a process by the manufacturer to help eliminate housing...
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