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09-24-2015, 09:23 PM | #1 |
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A New Type of Needle and Seat
A few weeks ago I overhauled my neighbor's carb for his 1949 Jeepster. The needle and seat that was in the carb was the common shape we've always used.
The new one in the carb kit was a straight hole and flat surface for the seat, and the needle was a flat faced slug that would rest over the hole. Think of the large round pad that would just lay over the bathtub drain. Same principle. It does seem like you'd never have a problem with a stuck needle. This is the first time I've seen this style, and I'm wondering if anyone else has seen one or had experience with this style? Could such a style be in the future for Model A carbs? |
09-24-2015, 09:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: A New Type of Needle and Seat
I think Thexton made a valve like that for their carb. kits a long time ago. As I recall they worked good.
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09-25-2015, 01:33 AM | #3 |
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Re: A New Type of Needle and Seat
I have been using them since the early 50's and have posted the info on several forums many times but it just seems to not soak in.
They not only last longer, do not stick, will handle 8 lb of fuel pressure and will work with alcohol and nitromethane. Here is the URL once again: http://www.daytonaparts.com |
09-25-2015, 07:51 AM | #4 |
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Re: A New Type of Needle and Seat
Pete: in your post you left us the web site of daytonaparts.com. Do you have a part number of theirs for the use in Zenith carbs that you've had these good results?
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09-25-2015, 08:00 AM | #5 |
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Re: A New Type of Needle and Seat
Their website has a kit finder feature that takes you to 2 p/ns. One for Zeniths and the other for Tillys but they also suggest that you just give them a call with your order request to prevent them from shipping out the wrong ones......
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09-25-2015, 08:54 AM | #6 |
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09-25-2015, 11:29 AM | #7 |
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Re: A New Type of Needle and Seat
I spent over an hour on the phone today with Ron Hewitt at Daytona. They currently do not manufacture their patented "Daytona" float valve for either the Zenith or the Tillitson but has some interest in doing so. They do manufacture a standard carb kit for these. I encouraged him to look into production of their better float as an alternative to what is currently available. He promised to keep me appraised if they could do so.
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