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sphooch · 01-13-2019, 03:30 PM

Hi Guys, happy new year to everyone. question : I am attempting to rebuild a 31 zenith 1 carb. in the disassembly I so far have 2 questions 1st the jets all have double fiber washers on them however the Paul Moller book on repairing these does not show 2 washers only one could there be a reason for washers on a previous rebuild? and #2 is the venture I removed has a small gasket on it but no where can I find one in the disassembly guide? can any one shed some light on this? and is the venture suppose to be pressed in or should it fit loosely. thanks the hooch

jw hash · 01-13-2019, 07:22 PM

when replacing your jets including the float valve they need to be set at a pacific height, so if it takes one or two washer too accomplish that height so be it. the venturi are not a press fit but at times they came swell up and can be tuff to deal with.

Gary WA · 01-13-2019, 07:30 PM

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All Jets one washer,Float valve may need 2 for height adjustment, but rarely,Idle jet no washers! No washer on the venture, and should fit easily. And make sure to look in jet holes for old gaskets.

01-13-2019, 03:30 PM	#1
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 356	31 late model carburetor Hi Guys, happy new year to everyone. question : I am attempting to rebuild a 31 zenith 1 carb. in the disassembly I so far have 2 questions 1st the jets all have double fiber washers on them however the Paul Moller book on repairing these does not show 2 washers only one could there be a reason for washers on a previous rebuild? and #2 is the venture I removed has a small gasket on it but no where can I find one in the disassembly guide? can any one shed some light on this? and is the venture suppose to be pressed in or should it fit loosely. thanks the hooch

01-13-2019, 07:30 PM	#3
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: 31 late model carburetor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All Jets one washer,Float valve may need 2 for height adjustment, but rarely,Idle jet no washers! No washer on the venture, and should fit easily. And make sure to look in jet holes for old gaskets. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

01-13-2019, 07:22 PM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: 31 late model carburetor when replacing your jets including the float valve they need to be set at a pacific height, so if it takes one or two washer too accomplish that height so be it. the venturi are not a press fit but at times they came swell up and can be tuff to deal with.