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Standing Elk · 11-25-2017, 05:11 PM

During my carburetor rebuild I learned that my Zenith 3 (Ford built) carburetor was supposedly only used on late 1931 Canadian Model As. So my question is, how do I tell a Canadian car from a US car? Understanding fully that this may not be the original carb. that was on this car when new, but now am curious if maybe I have a Canadian car. Thanks.

1931 flamingo · 11-25-2017, 05:37 PM

By engine number and type of screws used to assemble everything on the car.
What's so special about your carb?? The #3?? A sidebowl??
Paul in CT

heneste · 11-25-2017, 05:44 PM

WHat sort of bumper clamps do you have? The Canadian versions had a carriage bolt running through the center of the clamp and bolting it to the bumper. The colour of the Ford script badge on the radiator shell can also indicate whether the part is canadian or not.

JDupuis · 11-25-2017, 08:28 PM

Look at all the body screws. Door hinges..ect. Dash screws... Canadian cars used Robertson screws (square head). Not phillips or stot.
Jeff

Bill Cilker · 11-25-2017, 08:44 PM

The Z3 carbs were used US vehicles not just Canadian

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-27-2017, 10:39 AM

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My Ruby Red '93 Buick Regal was made in CANADA!--NO Robertson Screws.
Bill Trivia

HoarseWhisperer · 11-27-2017, 12:17 PM

Model A's manufactured by Ford of Canada used a mixture of Robertson and slotted screws.

The RG/JS has quite an extensive supplement if you want to learn more on Canadian A's.

11-25-2017, 05:11 PM	#1
Standing Elk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: St. Maries, Idaho Posts: 162	Canadian car ? During my carburetor rebuild I learned that my Zenith 3 (Ford built) carburetor was supposedly only used on late 1931 Canadian Model As. So my question is, how do I tell a Canadian car from a US car? Understanding fully that this may not be the original carb. that was on this car when new, but now am curious if maybe I have a Canadian car. Thanks.

11-25-2017, 05:37 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Canadian car ? By engine number and type of screws used to assemble everything on the car. What's so special about your carb?? The #3?? A sidebowl?? Paul in CT

11-25-2017, 08:28 PM	#4
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Canadian car ? Look at all the body screws. Door hinges..ect. Dash screws... Canadian cars used Robertson screws (square head). Not phillips or stot. Jeff

11-25-2017, 08:44 PM	#5
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: Canadian car ? The Z3 carbs were used US vehicles not just Canadian __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

11-27-2017, 10:39 AM	#6
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Canadian car ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My Ruby Red '93 Buick Regal was made in CANADA!--NO Robertson Screws. Bill Trivia __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

11-25-2017, 05:44 PM	#3
heneste Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa,Ontario, Canada Posts: 271	Re: Canadian car ? WHat sort of bumper clamps do you have? The Canadian versions had a carriage bolt running through the center of the clamp and bolting it to the bumper. The colour of the Ford script badge on the radiator shell can also indicate whether the part is canadian or not.

11-27-2017, 12:17 PM	#7
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Canadian car ? Model A's manufactured by Ford of Canada used a mixture of Robertson and slotted screws. The RG/JS has quite an extensive supplement if you want to learn more on Canadian A's. __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)