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rob63mess · 01-16-2012, 06:34 PM

I was wondering which carb is on my 31 truck. I dont think it's a zenith. The bowl looks more like a square. There arent any markings that I can see......Maybe a B carb?

Gary WA · 01-16-2012, 06:46 PM

Tillotson, what kind of metal? is it black or metallic type pot metal.?

roccaas · 01-16-2012, 07:15 PM

Marvel = square fuel bowl?

rob63mess · 01-16-2012, 07:24 PM

Thanks guys....after having another look... I think there is an X on the side of the bowl. Must be a tullison? Are they a good carb? Advantages over a zenith or just preference?

Gary WA · 01-16-2012, 09:33 PM

Preference! They came with Zenith.But each to his own. You'll get 50 like this 50 like that.They both run well. Enjoy it.

jcheshire31 · 01-16-2012, 11:33 PM

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Tilly's are good reliable carbs if you're not into judging and just want to drive it. I personally think they are less likely to clog up. Jmo

roccaas · 01-17-2012, 08:20 AM

Zenith for show, Tilly for go.

They will leak gas out of the air intake if you get junk in the float area, so shut off the gas when you park until you can rebuild the carb. It can drain your tank.

Also, they are pot metal, so watch the flatness of the flange where it bolts to the manifold.

01-16-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
rob63mess Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: newark ohio Posts: 569	which carb do i have I was wondering which carb is on my 31 truck. I dont think it's a zenith. The bowl looks more like a square. There arent any markings that I can see......Maybe a B carb?

01-16-2012, 06:46 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: which carb do i have Tillotson, what kind of metal? is it black or metallic type pot metal.? __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

01-16-2012, 07:15 PM	#3
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: which carb do i have Marvel = square fuel bowl? __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

01-16-2012, 07:24 PM	#4
rob63mess Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: newark ohio Posts: 569	Re: which carb do i have Thanks guys....after having another look... I think there is an X on the side of the bowl. Must be a tullison? Are they a good carb? Advantages over a zenith or just preference?

01-16-2012, 09:33 PM	#5
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: which carb do i have Preference! They came with Zenith.But each to his own. You'll get 50 like this 50 like that.They both run well. Enjoy it. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

01-16-2012, 11:33 PM	#6
jcheshire31 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 109	Re: which carb do i have Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tilly's are good reliable carbs if you're not into judging and just want to drive it. I personally think they are less likely to clog up. Jmo

01-17-2012, 08:20 AM	#7
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: which carb do i have Zenith for show, Tilly for go. They will leak gas out of the air intake if you get junk in the float area, so shut off the gas when you park until you can rebuild the carb. It can drain your tank. Also, they are pot metal, so watch the flatness of the flange where it bolts to the manifold. __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!