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Joe K · 02-25-2014, 09:12 PM

You have many used choices.

Tillotson X (your carburetor likely) has been a good performer for many. Downsides is a tendency to warp at the joint and galling out of fasteners (both of these you've seen.)

Zenith I, II, etc that came with the Model A are good carbs. Some swear by them. Some swear at them. Downsides are slightly less gas mileage, a tendency to fade on rapid stops/starts.

Tillotson F1B was a popular carb. Slightly better gas mileage than Zenith and probably equal to Tilly X. Lots of these around but replacement parts are difficult to score. Suffers from the same disadvantages as the aluminum TillyX.

Others can take over the less obvious that I haven't experienced. Like the tractor carbs currently being sold as replacement for Model A originals. (I'm being facetious to try to encourage a response.)

Also those who have used the current "Modern" Zenith and Tilly replacements feel free to comment.

And feel free to "sell up" your particular favorite. Here is a vic - er person looking for advice on what to get if he has only once chance to buy a carburetor.

Joe K

02-25-2014, 09:12 PM	#1
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Carburetor choices You have many used choices. Tillotson X (your carburetor likely) has been a good performer for many. Downsides is a tendency to warp at the joint and galling out of fasteners (both of these you've seen.) Zenith I, II, etc that came with the Model A are good carbs. Some swear by them. Some swear at them. Downsides are slightly less gas mileage, a tendency to fade on rapid stops/starts. Tillotson F1B was a popular carb. Slightly better gas mileage than Zenith and probably equal to Tilly X. Lots of these around but replacement parts are difficult to score. Suffers from the same disadvantages as the aluminum TillyX. Others can take over the less obvious that I haven't experienced. Like the tractor carbs currently being sold as replacement for Model A originals. (I'm being facetious to try to encourage a response.) Also those who have used the current "Modern" Zenith and Tilly replacements feel free to comment. And feel free to "sell up" your particular favorite. Here is a vic - er person looking for advice on what to get if he has only once chance to buy a carburetor. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.