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Mike Peters · 11-22-2018, 10:13 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-MODEL-...9Mt4:rk:7:pf:0

Bowl is marked Zenith 1. Looked in JS and no mention of a Zenith 1 side bowl. Only Zenith 2 and 3 used in the side bowl configuration.
So.....Since all upper Zenith and lower Zeniths interchange, is this carburetor simply mismatched? I was not aware that Zenith 1's were used as side bowl carburetors originally. Thoughts?

Bill Cilker · 11-22-2018, 10:30 AM

The Zenith 1 (made by Zenith) was made in the side bowl configuration, see page 1-12 of the revised 2011 Guidelines, upper body assembly, 10th line down

jimvette59 · 11-22-2018, 11:12 AM

Bill would that a late 31? What months would be ?

Mike Peters · 11-22-2018, 11:23 AM

Bill: OK. I see it now. I'm not good with fine print and complicated charts. Now I see on page 1-13 a mention of Zenith 2 in both flat fire wall and indented fire wall configurations as well. No mention of the Zenith 3, but on page 1-15 is a photo of a Zenith 3 in "flat fire wall style". Thanks. mike

Mike Peters · 11-22-2018, 11:33 AM

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jimvette: page 1-12 indicates that the side bowl design was introduced in May of 1931 and used through the end of production. I am inferring that either Zenith 1 or 2 or 3 could have been used during this period of time. Right or wrong?

11-22-2018, 10:13 AM	#1
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Mismatched Zenith Side Bowl? https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-MODEL-...9Mt4:rk:7:pf:0 Bowl is marked Zenith 1. Looked in JS and no mention of a Zenith 1 side bowl. Only Zenith 2 and 3 used in the side bowl configuration. So.....Since all upper Zenith and lower Zeniths interchange, is this carburetor simply mismatched? I was not aware that Zenith 1's were used as side bowl carburetors originally. Thoughts?

11-22-2018, 10:30 AM	#2
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: Mismatched Zenith Side Bowl? The Zenith 1 (made by Zenith) was made in the side bowl configuration, see page 1-12 of the revised 2011 Guidelines, upper body assembly, 10th line down __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

11-22-2018, 11:12 AM	#3
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,329	Re: Mismatched Zenith Side Bowl? Bill would that a late 31? What months would be ?

11-22-2018, 11:23 AM	#4
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Mismatched Zenith Side Bowl? Bill: OK. I see it now. I'm not good with fine print and complicated charts. Now I see on page 1-13 a mention of Zenith 2 in both flat fire wall and indented fire wall configurations as well. No mention of the Zenith 3, but on page 1-15 is a photo of a Zenith 3 in "flat fire wall style". Thanks. mike

11-22-2018, 11:33 AM	#5
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Mismatched Zenith Side Bowl? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) jimvette: page 1-12 indicates that the side bowl design was introduced in May of 1931 and used through the end of production. I am inferring that either Zenith 1 or 2 or 3 could have been used during this period of time. Right or wrong?

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