Has anybody tried a new zenith carb from snyders

[larryf]

Can't beat Bert!s

[pennies4pennies]

I rebuilt my zenith 1 and started the car and let it run for 4 hrs. Work good. I did just buy a New Zenith 1 from Brattons. Price is up there. Haven't tried it yet. Did bolt up real nice.

[mshmodela]

If one was looking to buy a beater carb as a rebuild/learning project what are the musts in terms to look for, aside from cracks etc.?

[Purdy Swoft]

I do my own carbs. If I was going to buy a rebuilt carb ,I would probably go with Berts . As for the new air balanced carb, $459.00 is more than I would pay for eny carburetor. I could buy a new 6 to 1 head that would make a big difference in drivability for over a hundred dollars less. I suppose If a person was set on running an air filter, I just don't see the real benefit or need.

[freak]

Tazman air balanced carbs are $250. He does it internally so the carb looks original.

[Russ/40]

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Freak, happy to hear of your satisfaction with my recommendation. Happy motoring!

[ian Simpson]

On advice of a friend, got a Zenith from Snyders last year. Best thing I did for the old A.

[Terry,NJ]

When you disassemble it, Don't pull it too hard. If it won't come apart start soaking it in a solvent. It's those venturiis. they are made of "Pot Metal" (Die cast) and they break rather easily. Don't ask me how I know. Another DON"T, Don't twist the two halves once you take the bolt out. If you're patient, and use solvents to get it apart, you won't break anything. If you're in a hurry and the venturi is stuck, melt it out with a torch and buy another one, they're cheap.
Terry

Originally Posted by mshmodela

If one was looking to buy a beater carb as a rebuild/learning project what are the musts in terms to look for, aside from cracks etc.?

[hale1776]

I followed advice here and purchased a Tazman type 1 very happy with it you can barely hear the engine at idle.... I used to have to shut it off at the drive thru to be understood. Its also a pleasure to go into my garage and not smell gas.

[larryf]

Speaking from experience Berts rebuilts are the best

[Big hammer]

Inturnal balaced as to look original??? Then we add an air filter that's
not original??? Follow Tom Endy's how to rebuild a carberator, and you
will be so happy that you did it yourself :-) IMHO no Big Hammer needed :-)

[Karl]

Originally Posted by freak

Old post I know but based on what you said I bought an air balanced Zenith 1 from Tazman. Just got it installed last week and it looks and works great.

I brought a rebuild form Tazman and it is fantastic It is not air balanced but I still use an air filter and the car goes great. The only problem we had was a leaking float when it arrived -which I'm sure was due to pressure changes in the cargo hold of the plane during the 12000 miles flight getting to me. -Karl

[JOES31]

I recently put a new Zenith 13922 carb from autotestsys.com. I got fed up with the rebuilt carbs leaking like a sieve. Bolts right on. Uses the choke rod for choke only so no GAV to mess with. The engine runs so much smoother, no leaks no backfires. The car runs great. That said it resembles a Tiliston so if you are looking for originality in looks it's not for you. If you want quick starts and smooth trouble free operation it's for you. Cost is $279.00 + shipping.

[pgerhardt]

Originally Posted by Russ/40

Get one of the units sold by "Tazman" on eBay. He is a neighbor of mine and does super work. Test drives every one on his coupe before it ships. Or contact him about doing your core.

Guess I'll find out how good his work is since I just bought one via an ebay auction ($212).

[RHD]

Bought a NEW Zenith carb from Snyders a year or so ago. Absolute perfection.

[ian Simpson]

Originally Posted by RHD

Bought a NEW Zenith carb from Snyders a year or so ago. Absolute perfection.

X2. Well worth the money, car never ran better. (My old Tillotson was past resurrection).

Ian