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08-03-2018, 12:23 PM | #1 |
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Model B carburetor
What is the standard float level setting for a Zenith model B carburetor.
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08-03-2018, 12:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Model B carburetor
5/8" below the top of the lower housing. Get one of the level check tube from a reliable source. Renner's Corner has a good one and worth the money.
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08-03-2018, 05:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Model B carburetor
I have the tube. I have found conflicting float setting specifications although I would think it is the same as the Zenith A carb. Anyone else out there with different specs other then 5/8's. Daren
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08-04-2018, 07:15 PM | #4 |
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Re: Model B carburetor
I have found the best setting to be where the seam joining the upper/lower halves of the float is parallel with the casting edge.
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08-06-2018, 12:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: Model B carburetor
The baffels in the lower housing were to help reduce gas sloshing when coming to a stop . Gas sloshing in the bowl of the carb can cause stalling when coming to a stop .
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08-06-2018, 01:27 PM | #8 |
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I don't think the baffles would apply to the B carb as the float hinges north-south vs east-west.
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08-06-2018, 02:13 PM | #9 |
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The float does hinge differently in the B carb but sloshing fuel in the bowl can cause stalling . I've had to go back and tweak the float setting on mine . The B carbs didn't stall as badly as the model A Zenith carb . Why else would you think that baffels were added to the model B carb ? When my B carbs have stalled , slightly lowering the level of the float has solved the problem .
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08-07-2018, 12:44 PM | #10 |
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I have had two B carbs and neither had the baffles. I have not had stalling problems with either one. Did the B carbs leave the factory with baffles or is this a aftermarket thing.
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08-07-2018, 01:54 PM | #11 |
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I was under the impression the baffles had to do with inlet fuel pressure.?
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08-07-2018, 05:42 PM | #12 |
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To confirm the suggested fuel level I referred to the June 1932 Service Bulletins where there is coverage of the 1932 4 cylinder car carburetor and fuel level is clearly 5/8 inch as others have said.
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08-07-2018, 10:10 PM | #13 |
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Thanks. Daren
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FWIW I have run dual B carbs with no baffles or springs, with 2 psi fuel pressure. No problems with stalling or leakage. |
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08-08-2018, 11:21 AM | #15 |
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I run dual updraft model B carbs on two of my model A's with good results . If the baffles are not to help control sloshing , what is their purpose ?
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Hi Purdy,
From what I remember reading they are used if you have a mechanic fuel pump, they deflect the pressure pulses away from the float, I suppose without it, it could cause the float to lift of the needle and seat. Regards Brian.
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According to my Rex Reheis carburetor book, the baffle reduces fuel sloshing during cornering.
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08-08-2018, 09:42 PM | #18 |
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Sparky , thanks for posting . I've got the Rex book and thought that I remembered that . I was mostly thinking about stalling at stops . Sloshing when cornering will efect the B carb more . Rex Reheis Was the model A & B carburetor man .
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Brian T . Thanks for your reply .
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Would you set it for 6/8 or 7/8 below the seam instead of 5/8? |
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04-08-2019, 09:57 AM | #21 | |
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When I slightly lower the float to solve stalling problems , I don't measure , I only very slightly lower the float . I very seldom have to go back and readjust the float after slightly lowering it . If the float is too too low it will cause power loss and backfiring caused by too lean operation . It is more less just a feel that can be developed or in some cases , trial and error . |
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There were a few variations in some of the B carbs . The earlier ones didn't have baffles . Some B carbs had a smaller venturi if they were sold as a replacement for the Zenith one or two carbs used on the model A . Some had round floats while others used a rectangular float . Ford usually made minor changes as time went on in an effort to improve operation . |
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There was a spring used with the model B float to help with fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump used on the B engines . When I use B carbs on the model A , I always remove the float spring . |
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Probably most of the model B carburetors came from the factory with baffles . Some had one baffle and the best that I remember , some had two baffles . I've never heard of a baffle that was offered as a replacement part , they were cast in place in the lower carburetor housing .
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UPDATE: Looked at Bratton baffle ... it is in fact the p/n 9652. Last edited by Benson; 04-08-2019 at 06:07 PM. Reason: Correct part number 9652 then update again (blue) |
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Re: Model B carburetor
Lots of folklore and myths in the above thread!!!
All 1932 through 1948 Ford model B Zenith carburetors left the factory with the fuel level set at 5/8" below the gasket line and all of them operated perfectly! The only way to accurately set the float is with an external sight gauge that shows the actual working fuel level inside the float bowl. The level should be adjusted by raising and lowering the float valve needle and seat using different thickness gaskets, Never by bending the float tab. There were 2 versions of the Ford model B Zenith carburetor. The Zeniths produced from 1932 to 1934 are known as the B-1 It had a base drum shaped float, apparently this worked well but could possibly displace too much fuel in the float bowl under certain conditions. The Zeniths produced from 1935 to 1948 are known as the B-2 They had a smaller rectangular float with a baffle to limit fuel sloshing, the float and baffle operate independently from each other. There was also a very light spring in this assembly to aid the float in shutting off fuel pump pressure. Other than a design change, turning the float 90° from the Ford model A Zenith design had nothing to do with stalling when stopping. They made 5 million Model A's none of them stalled when coming to stops when they left the factory. It would not have taken them 4 years to address a problem like that, it would've been immediately resolved. So if turning the float 90° stopped stalling when stopping, why didn't the cars start stalling when they turned hard right or left? |
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Dave, on the bracket that hangs your carb, is it level or do you set it at an angle of 3.5 degrees.
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12-07-2023, 01:36 AM | #29 |
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All nonsense!!!
Ford never had troubles with stalling at stops with any A or B released carburetor with the fuel level at 5/8" below the gasket line using an external sight tube to check/set the fuel level. They never would've sold a single car if this was an issue. There would've been all kinds of service bulletins released to the dealers to warn of and fix this problem. |
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My test stand has a carburetor setting level.... 3-1/2° Doesn't matter, set the level on or off the car... we're measuring fuel level 5/8" below the gasket line with a ruler how accurate could we be anyway? Always error towards less fuel in the bowl than too much. We don't want it to overflow out the jets when it's parked. It's next to impossible to starve the carburetor as the fuel inlet valve provides almost twice as much fuel as all the Jets combined use at wide-open throttle.
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12-07-2023, 09:43 AM | #31 |
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Thank you Dave !!!
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A spec is just a spec...in many cases just a starting place. I've found the B carb needs a little "experimentation" when on an A. After a bunch of tries, my float is set at a slight upward angle when needle is closed. Works for me. I dare anyone to set a 54 ford carb at the 1/64" level of accuracy that the gauge in the repair kit measures.
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12-07-2023, 04:42 PM | #33 |
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My B carb has no spring, no baffle, and a rectangular copper float.
FYI, I set the fuel level with the car running. |
12-10-2023, 11:12 PM | #34 |
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I have a B carb on my A, square float and replaced the missing brass baffle. I purchased the level gauge from Renners and have it set exactly as the picture above. It took 2 tries because I found out close is not good enough.
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Always best to error towards less fuel in the bowl, too much fuel overflows out the jetting. The fuel inlet valve lets in twice as much fuel as the Jets can use.... running a float bowl empty is next to impossible! |
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12-16-2023, 07:38 PM | #36 |
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Dave,
With respect, the new design B carburetor float and baffle assembly was a change in the 1934 model year. Service Letter #8 from Dearborn to the dealers, dated May 17, 1934, announced that the changes had been released for service and production. |
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