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Oldgearz · 07-26-2021, 09:05 AM

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

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

I didn't mention its a Zenith carb.

Ruth · 07-26-2021, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

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

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

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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.

07-26-2021, 09:05 AM	#1
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 371	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?

07-26-2021, 09:22 AM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,358	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

07-26-2021, 09:29 AM	#3
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 371	Re: B Carb Float Doesn't fit I didn't mention its a Zenith carb.

07-26-2021, 06:02 PM	#5
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,209	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. __________________ AL in NY

07-26-2021, 06:21 PM	#6
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 371	Re: B Carb Float Doesn't fit Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.