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Ian in Mississauga · 09-23-2022, 03:45 PM

I had a little accident while painting the carb and now I have a damaged power tube. It’s almost broken off where its pressed into the upper part of the carb. Here’s my question: does the tube really have to extend down 1 1/2” to work properly? This puts the end 7/8” below the gas level.

G Baese · 09-23-2022, 08:42 PM

Yes.
It picks up the gas from the float bowl and needs to be that long or it won't work right.

AL in NY · 09-24-2022, 09:35 AM

I would say no, you could shorten it an 1/8 or 3/16 and it won't effect the performance.

Terry, NJ · 09-25-2022, 03:34 PM

A guy who used to be a respected member, named Purdy Swoft, once told us newbies that those tubes had to be one of "Those tubes". I believe the suppler was Renner's Corner. Though I've never dealt with them myself, I've never heard anything negative about them and would not hesitate to buy anything from them. Purdy spoke of trying to make make replacemnt tubes in all sort of ways. One I recall was using brass pen ink refills tubes, sadly, it did, it did not work. So unless you are a competent machinist, I guess it's Renner's.
Terry

Bob C · 09-25-2022, 05:34 PM

Here are some links to Vince's site with info on the tube. https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/bpowertube.htm
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/pow...structions.htm
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/bpowerjetcircuit.htm

Gene F · 09-25-2022, 06:12 PM

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There is a gentleman on here, that can repair it the proper way. Whne I say propper, I mean not trying to JB Weld an old ink pen tube in the casing.

History · 09-25-2022, 06:48 PM

Dave Renner seems to be a great guy, very helpful and not arrogant at all. That’s where I’ll buy zenith parts from now on. Highly recommend!!!!

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Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

A guy who used to be a respected member, named Purdy Swoft, once told us newbies that those tubes had to be one of "Those tubes". I believe the suppler was Renner's Corner. Though I've never dealt with them myself, I've never heard anything negative about them and would not hesitate to buy anything from them. Purdy spoke of trying to make make replacemnt tubes in all sort of ways. One I recall was using brass pen ink refills tubes, sadly, it did, it did not work. So unless you are a competent machinist, I guess it's Renner's.
Terry

Chuck Sea/Tac · 09-26-2022, 12:53 AM

The reheis (sp) book shows how to replace the tube.

09-23-2022, 03:45 PM	#1
Ian in Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 136	Zenith B carb power tube I had a little accident while painting the carb and now I have a damaged power tube. It’s almost broken off where its pressed into the upper part of the carb. Here’s my question: does the tube really have to extend down 1 1/2” to work properly? This puts the end 7/8” below the gas level.

09-23-2022, 08:42 PM	#2
G Baese Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ft Collins, CO Posts: 80	Re: Zenith B carb power tube Yes. It picks up the gas from the float bowl and needs to be that long or it won't work right.

09-24-2022, 09:35 AM	#3
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: Zenith B carb power tube I would say no, you could shorten it an 1/8 or 3/16 and it won't effect the performance. __________________ AL in NY

09-25-2022, 03:34 PM	#4
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Zenith B carb power tube A guy who used to be a respected member, named Purdy Swoft, once told us newbies that those tubes had to be one of "Those tubes". I believe the suppler was Renner's Corner. Though I've never dealt with them myself, I've never heard anything negative about them and would not hesitate to buy anything from them. Purdy spoke of trying to make make replacemnt tubes in all sort of ways. One I recall was using brass pen ink refills tubes, sadly, it did, it did not work. So unless you are a competent machinist, I guess it's Renner's. Terry

09-25-2022, 05:34 PM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Zenith B carb power tube Here are some links to Vince's site with info on the tube. https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/bpowertube.htm https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/pow...structions.htm https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/bpowerjetcircuit.htm

09-25-2022, 06:12 PM	#6
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: Zenith B carb power tube Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There is a gentleman on here, that can repair it the proper way. Whne I say propper, I mean not trying to JB Weld an old ink pen tube in the casing.

09-26-2022, 12:53 AM	#8
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Zenith B carb power tube The reheis (sp) book shows how to replace the tube.