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GasWorksGarage · 08-06-2019, 08:56 AM

hello,

I bought a rebuilt card from a gentleman in Eaton Ohio. I put it on and it is hard to start and barely runs with the choke out and the throttle all the way open. It will run for about 15 seconds and die.

He said it was preadjusted, what am I missing?

Thanks

30 Closed Cab PU · 08-06-2019, 09:32 AM

"Pre-adjusted" - was the carb actually tested on a car, or just set to standard settings on the bench?

Marshall V. Daut · 08-06-2019, 09:45 AM

Check your private messages on this website.
Marshall

wmws · 08-06-2019, 10:11 AM

Marshall. I’m sure you have some good information to pass on but doing it in a private message does not help others.

JD 1931 · 08-06-2019, 11:54 AM

Marshall has help me with advice on a manifold leak in private messages, I believe he prefers the one on one conversations. Thanks Marshall, JD

Marshall V. Daut · 08-06-2019, 12:03 PM

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m.

rocket1 · 08-06-2019, 04:08 PM

Rebuilt carb,shiny paint job,most do not run right,need flow tested jets and all passages cleaned and test run.

TerryH · 08-06-2019, 04:20 PM

I bought a re-built carb years ago from Chris Pellikan (sp?)......he tested all of his re-built carbs on his own A......have never had to touch it since then....works perfectly.

Brentwood Bob · 08-06-2019, 05:15 PM

Time to learn how to adjust the zenith. Les Andrews red, volume 1 will walk you thru it,
Or enlist some local club members. Nothing like experience to learn from.

chap52 · 08-06-2019, 06:04 PM

There is info on how to adjust that carb in the Instruction Manual. Here is a pdf copy for you... Chap

http://motormayhem.net/wp-uploads/20...ion-Manual.pdf

GasWorksGarage · 08-07-2019, 07:54 AM

Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it. Stuck needle I assume from shipping.
Runs fine after tapping the carb with a small hammer.

arnhemmer · 08-07-2019, 08:08 AM

Keep that small hammer with you for awhile. Had to do that with my rebuilt several times before it started to behave.

katy · 08-07-2019, 11:15 AM

A Model A spark plug wrench works well as a small hammer, tap tap tap.

F.M. · 08-07-2019, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasWorksGarage

hello,

I bought a rebuilt card from a gentleman in Eaton Ohio. I put it on and it is hard to start and barely runs with the choke out and the throttle all the way open. It will run for about 15 seconds and die.

He said it was preadjusted, what am I missing?

Thanks

Get your $$$ back and buy one from Berts..

30 Closed Cab PU · 08-07-2019, 01:28 PM

If adjusting does not work, can try cleaning it yourself and replacing the jets with a jet kit from Renners, theirs are flow tested before being shipped.

http://www.rennerscorner.com/carburetor.html

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-08-2019, 06:03 PM

Sometimes the float sticks from just sitting awhile. If it keeps hanging up, then take it apart and make sure there isn’t a worn dimple where the shut of stem rides against the brass. Also some of the inlet valves just don’t that well even when new. You can check for smooth operation at the same time.

08-06-2019, 08:56 AM	#1
GasWorksGarage Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 168	30 Model A Zenith Carb hello, I bought a rebuilt card from a gentleman in Eaton Ohio. I put it on and it is hard to start and barely runs with the choke out and the throttle all the way open. It will run for about 15 seconds and die. He said it was preadjusted, what am I missing? Thanks

08-06-2019, 09:32 AM	#2
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb "Pre-adjusted" - was the carb actually tested on a car, or just set to standard settings on the bench?

08-06-2019, 09:45 AM	#3
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,109	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Check your private messages on this website. Marshall

08-06-2019, 10:11 AM	#4
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Marshall. I’m sure you have some good information to pass on but doing it in a private message does not help others.

08-06-2019, 11:54 AM	#5
JD 1931 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: west coast Fla.. Posts: 311	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Marshall has help me with advice on a manifold leak in private messages, I believe he prefers the one on one conversations. Thanks Marshall, JD

08-06-2019, 12:03 PM	#6
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,109	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) m.

08-06-2019, 04:08 PM	#7
rocket1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midland Park,N.J. Posts: 1,108	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Rebuilt carb,shiny paint job,most do not run right,need flow tested jets and all passages cleaned and test run.

08-06-2019, 04:20 PM	#8
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb I bought a re-built carb years ago from Chris Pellikan (sp?)......he tested all of his re-built carbs on his own A......have never had to touch it since then....works perfectly.

08-06-2019, 05:15 PM	#9
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,234	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Time to learn how to adjust the zenith. Les Andrews red, volume 1 will walk you thru it, Or enlist some local club members. Nothing like experience to learn from.

08-06-2019, 06:04 PM	#10
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb There is info on how to adjust that carb in the Instruction Manual. Here is a pdf copy for you... Chap http://motormayhem.net/wp-uploads/20...ion-Manual.pdf

08-07-2019, 07:54 AM	#11
GasWorksGarage Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 168	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it. Stuck needle I assume from shipping. Runs fine after tapping the carb with a small hammer.

08-07-2019, 08:08 AM	#12
arnhemmer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Jose California Posts: 150	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Keep that small hammer with you for awhile. Had to do that with my rebuilt several times before it started to behave.

08-07-2019, 01:28 PM	#15
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb If adjusting does not work, can try cleaning it yourself and replacing the jets with a jet kit from Renners, theirs are flow tested before being shipped. http://www.rennerscorner.com/carburetor.html

08-08-2019, 06:03 PM	#16
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: 30 Model A Zenith Carb Sometimes the float sticks from just sitting awhile. If it keeps hanging up, then take it apart and make sure there isn’t a worn dimple where the shut of stem rides against the brass. Also some of the inlet valves just don’t that well even when new. You can check for smooth operation at the same time.