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09-11-2022, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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Carburetor made in Argentina
I recently acquired this carburetor.
I thought it was a Tillotson since it looks like a Model X. It has Made in Argentina on the backside with a logo. Does anyone know who made it and if any parts are available? |
09-11-2022, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Carburetor made in Argentina
I remember back in the early 60's quite a few model A parts were made in Argentina and sold through JC Whitney
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09-11-2022, 09:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Carburetor made in Argentina
Those are still available new in Argentina, but need some small modifications to properly interface with the Ford Model A controls. Here is what a new one looks like:
Yours has been painted and tweaked to fit the Model A controls. Brad in Maryland |
09-11-2022, 09:32 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Brad.
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09-11-2022, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Carburetor made in Argentina
Brad do you have the manufacturer’s name and model number and a source for the new carburetor?
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09-12-2022, 01:12 PM | #6 | |
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Sorry that I can not provide any further details. I bought those carbs at a swap meet in Argentina. There was a new parts vendor there selling them, but I did not get their contact information. Other stands had bushel baskets of used ones as well so I picked up a couple (since I still had space in my suitcase). Brad in Maryland |
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09-12-2022, 05:51 PM | #7 |
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Re: Carburetor made in Argentina
About two years ago I replaced an exhaust manifold on a gents car. The manifold that I replaced had made in Argentina on it. The openings in the manifold were quite a bit smaller diameter. Noticeably so with the naked eye. One of his complaints prior to doing this was that he was lacking power. Ended up his block was cracked in several places and a new block and rebuild was in order.
However I think that this manifold may have had something to do with his lack of power.
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09-12-2022, 05:55 PM | #8 |
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Thanks Brad.
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09-12-2022, 05:56 PM | #9 |
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Thanks 1Crosscut
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09-12-2022, 06:03 PM | #10 |
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Re: Carburetor made in Argentina
Sounds like a good excuse for a holiday in Argentina. Buena suerte.
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Sorry to go way OT, but it sounds like the manifold that you replaced (with the smaller diameter openings) was for a Ford Model AF engine (the small bore engine sold in several European countries). Here is a photo of the 1929 Model AF engine in one of my cars (assembled in France): Other than its noticeable smaller diameter, the Model AF engine intake manifold is quickly recognizable by the dimple along the top left edge of the intake manifold. The one in this picture has an extra brass plug in that dimple (non-Ford/aftermarket plug). For RHD drive cars, that dimple is where the linkage pivot for the spark controls is attached. On LHD cars, that linkage is not needed and thus the dimple serves no purpose. Brad |
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09-13-2022, 09:52 AM | #12 |
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Re: Carburetor made in Argentina
The carb in question has a lot of similarities to the Tillotson carb. A person might have to compare gaskets and float valve to see if they have more in common. Patents ran out so many years ago on the Tillotson that they may have copied some of the design. A lot of reproduction parts used to come from Argentina back when I was young. Some were good and some not so good.
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I am reminded of the "Mochi" carburetor of my ownership.
It kind of resembles the original Zenith. Reports are the parts will interchange? Vintage Ford "Register" site. Quote:
Joe in NH
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09-13-2022, 03:59 PM | #14 | |
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I've kept it as a bit of a oddball / curiosity.
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