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Old 07-14-2014, 12:20 PM   #1
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Default Zenith side bowl

Are parts available for the side bowl ? Filter , petcock and gaskets Have done a search on web and parts supplier , no luck....?

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Old 07-14-2014, 12:26 PM   #2
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Default Re: Zenith side bowl

Brattons has the side bowl filter parts on page 59 of their newest catalog
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Old 07-14-2014, 12:26 PM   #3
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Check out Bert's under fuel system, they have a lot of it listed for sale

http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Pr...l+System+Parts
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Old 07-14-2014, 12:31 PM   #4
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Default Re: Zenith side bowl

If you don't have Brattons catalog, here is the part numbers . Screen and 2 gaskets 13110 price $1.65 drain valve-petcock and spring 13140 price $6.50 Toll free number 800-255-1929
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Old 07-14-2014, 02:05 PM   #5
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The Zenith side bowl filter assembly from Bratton's is probably the best on the market, but like anything repo it comes with side affects.

The first area of concern is the two sides of the main casting. They should not only be flat, but parallel to each other.

The second area is the large bolt assembly that goes through the casting. The flange on the end must be machined such that when bolted up it is not bottoming.

Both of the above areas will be a source of a fuel leak. A little re-work with a mill and a lathe will correct any deficiency.

Another thing to check is the flatness of the boss on the carburetor where the filter attaches.

When installing a side bowl carburetor onto a car the first time leave the large hex bolt of the filter loose until you have the fuel line bolted up at each end, then tighten the large hex after aligning it properly. After that you can remove the carburetor and re-install on the same car without touching the setting of the large hex.

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