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CRguy · 04-25-2013, 09:21 PM

Any opinions on whether this carb is worth anything? It's dirty, but looks good on the outside. I never heard of that brand?

Mel

1930artdeco · 04-25-2013, 09:26 PM

Check with a carb guy as I don't think you will be able to get parts to rebuild it.

Mike

MikeK · 04-25-2013, 09:30 PM

That's the aftermarket parts-store Marvel Scheibler carb. Real simple, runs and idles surprisingly well. You have the all-important irreplaceable choke driver, usually broken or missing. You also have the filter inlet fitting. Filthy but nice. You can get a gasket set, nothing more. I have a bucket full of them, I won't insult you by telling you what I paid each, but it wouldn't buy you dinner.

Patrick L. · 04-26-2013, 07:04 AM

It does look like an MS , but, I can't read the name on it, can you ? I like it and I would certainly keep it and try to get it into good shape. I have several MS carburetors but none have a name on them like yours has.

Phil · 04-26-2013, 07:19 AM

The name on the side is "cross country" like in the title of his post. I don't know about them, but if nothing else cleaned up it would make a nice display price.

Special Coupe Frank · 04-26-2013, 07:22 AM

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Be careful cleaning it: that "cross-country" logo is a decal !

Patrick L. · 04-26-2013, 07:34 AM

OH, OK. Now I see it ! Makes sense. Duh.

barnstuf · 04-26-2013, 08:23 AM

I seem to recall Sears Roebuck using the slogan Cross Country for the auto parts they sold quite a few years ago.

MikeK · 04-26-2013, 10:37 AM

As mentioned, it is a Marvel carb. Sears slapped their 'CrossCountry' trademark on a lot of auto aftermarket stuff.

fordcoupe · 04-26-2013, 12:06 PM

I have a set of cross country plugs that were in the old power plant i bought i added them to the box of odd plugs i have collected since i bought my A

Keith True · 04-26-2013, 02:08 PM

The choke driver for that carb is pretty easy to deal with.Take an old 1/4 drive deep socket the same size as the shaft,(9/32 comes to mind)and cut the part off that isn't hexed inside.Bore a new repro driver to the outside size of the socket,and squish it in there with a vise.I guess you could put in some JB weld or the like if you're in love with that kind of stuff,it isn't going to move anywhere.You will never see the modification.

CRguy · 04-26-2013, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the help, everybody. It's one of the things that makes this forum great.

04-25-2013, 09:26 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,777	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? Check with a carb guy as I don't think you will be able to get parts to rebuild it. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

04-25-2013, 09:30 PM	#3
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? That's the aftermarket parts-store Marvel Scheibler carb. Real simple, runs and idles surprisingly well. You have the all-important irreplaceable choke driver, usually broken or missing. You also have the filter inlet fitting. Filthy but nice. You can get a gasket set, nothing more. I have a bucket full of them, I won't insult you by telling you what I paid each, but it wouldn't buy you dinner.

04-26-2013, 07:04 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? It does look like an MS , but, I can't read the name on it, can you ? I like it and I would certainly keep it and try to get it into good shape. I have several MS carburetors but none have a name on them like yours has.

04-26-2013, 07:19 AM	#5
Phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bethany, Ok Posts: 384	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? The name on the side is "cross country" like in the title of his post. I don't know about them, but if nothing else cleaned up it would make a nice display price.

04-26-2013, 07:22 AM	#6
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Be careful cleaning it: that "cross-country" logo is a decal !

04-26-2013, 07:34 AM	#7
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? OH, OK. Now I see it ! Makes sense. Duh.

04-26-2013, 08:23 AM	#8
barnstuf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 2,840	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? I seem to recall Sears Roebuck using the slogan Cross Country for the auto parts they sold quite a few years ago.

04-26-2013, 10:37 AM	#9
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? As mentioned, it is a Marvel carb. Sears slapped their 'CrossCountry' trademark on a lot of auto aftermarket stuff.

04-26-2013, 12:06 PM	#10
fordcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 156	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? I have a set of cross country plugs that were in the old power plant i bought i added them to the box of odd plugs i have collected since i bought my A

04-26-2013, 02:08 PM	#11
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,423	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? The choke driver for that carb is pretty easy to deal with.Take an old 1/4 drive deep socket the same size as the shaft,(9/32 comes to mind)and cut the part off that isn't hexed inside.Bore a new repro driver to the outside size of the socket,and squish it in there with a vise.I guess you could put in some JB weld or the like if you're in love with that kind of stuff,it isn't going to move anywhere.You will never see the modification.

04-26-2013, 07:54 PM	#12
CRguy Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 63	Re: Cross Country Carburetor? Thanks for the help, everybody. It's one of the things that makes this forum great.