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drumyn29 · 02-23-2014, 08:50 PM

Does anyone know what carb this is? I want to get it rebuilt.

jmeckel · 02-23-2014, 08:53 PM

Looks like a Tillotson x to me.

Joe K · 02-23-2014, 09:39 PM

Yup. Tilly X. Rebuild parts are fully available.

Joe K

tbirdtbird · 02-23-2014, 09:40 PM

Yep, Tilly X. good carb. Do NOT overtighten the screws and bolts else it will warp. Most ppl tighten way too much.
If you are gonna do it yourself I recently posted a method to get the main jet out, which can be quite a challenge. search under my username

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ghlight=method

JBill · 02-23-2014, 09:40 PM

Yes, it's a Tillotson Model X, and mounted with bolts with nuts because the threads in the upper flange have been stripped. I've got one like that.

drumyn29 · 02-23-2014, 10:38 PM

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The dilemma I have is that the threads for the gas line are deteriorated. Any suggestions?

tbirdtbird · 02-23-2014, 10:59 PM

In Moller's book he says this is an insurmountable issue. I sure don't have a workaround. Check ebay they come up all the time for 30-60 bucks, use yours for parts

johnbuckley · 02-24-2014, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drumyn29

The dilemma I have is that the threads for the gas line are deteriorated. Any suggestions?

Two major problems with Tillotsons - 1) they warp and 2) the threads get stripped. Some warpage can be overcome by very careful fettling. Overcome stripped mouting threads at the manifold with nuts and bolts ( as your's already has), stripped threads at the drain plug can sometims be fixed with a helicoil insert but stripped threads at the gas inlet generally make it beyond encomical repair. ( you can bodge a get-you-home measure with PFTE tape or JB weld)

BillLee/Chandler, TX · 02-24-2014, 08:51 AM

Thread repair in the mounting lugs is surprisingly easy. See

http://www.cedarcreekas.org/TechTopics/SalvagedCarb.pdf

johnbuckley · 02-24-2014, 11:33 AM

IMHO with Tillotsons if the mounting threads are stripped it's better to use a nut and bolt rather drill even more metal away for a Helicoil insert. Zeniths are much tougher all round and I agree that Helicoiling Zenith mountings is a good option.

jm29henry · 02-24-2014, 11:38 AM

well gentlemen we seem like we all found something we all agree on . it is a tilly x !!!!!!

02-23-2014, 08:53 PM	#2
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? Looks like a Tillotson x to me. __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

02-23-2014, 09:39 PM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? Yup. Tilly X. Rebuild parts are fully available. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

02-23-2014, 09:40 PM	#4
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? Yep, Tilly X. good carb. Do NOT overtighten the screws and bolts else it will warp. Most ppl tighten way too much. If you are gonna do it yourself I recently posted a method to get the main jet out, which can be quite a challenge. search under my username https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ghlight=method __________________ '31 180A Last edited by tbirdtbird; 02-24-2014 at 09:59 AM.

02-23-2014, 09:40 PM	#5
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 707	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? Yes, it's a Tillotson Model X, and mounted with bolts with nuts because the threads in the upper flange have been stripped. I've got one like that.

02-23-2014, 10:38 PM	#6
drumyn29 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 149	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The dilemma I have is that the threads for the gas line are deteriorated. Any suggestions?

02-23-2014, 10:59 PM	#7
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? In Moller's book he says this is an insurmountable issue. I sure don't have a workaround. Check ebay they come up all the time for 30-60 bucks, use yours for parts __________________ '31 180A

02-24-2014, 08:51 AM	#9
BillLee/Chandler, TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The sticks of east Texas Posts: 474	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? Thread repair in the mounting lugs is surprisingly easy. See http://www.cedarcreekas.org/TechTopics/SalvagedCarb.pdf __________________ Bill Lee http://www.CedarCreekAs.org

02-24-2014, 11:33 AM	#10
johnbuckley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,556	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? IMHO with Tillotsons if the mounting threads are stripped it's better to use a nut and bolt rather drill even more metal away for a Helicoil insert. Zeniths are much tougher all round and I agree that Helicoiling Zenith mountings is a good option.

02-24-2014, 11:38 AM	#11
jm29henry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 1,138	Re: Does anyone know what carb this is? well gentlemen we seem like we all found something we all agree on . it is a tilly x !!!!!!