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10-31-2019, 10:38 PM | #1 |
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Air Maze Air Filter on Zenith Carb Question
’ve used the Air Maze filter for almost 30 years - recently replaced the ‘screen’ filter element for a real paper air filter. The rebuilt engine was installed in March, carb rebuilt a couple of months ago - engine runs very well. I can turn the GAV off and the engine begins to stumble, so I believe at 1/4 turn of the GAV out, the engine is getting a pretty reasonable mix of gas/air.
However, I changed spark plugs a couple days ago - swapped some Motorcraft pugs from Bratton’s (since March) for a set of Champion 3Xs and noticed that the Motorcraft plugs had quite a bit of carbon on them, I wondered if the air filter was making the fuel mix too rich. I;ve read about this, and wonder if I need to do something to the Zenith carb to compensate for the air filter. thoughts ?? thanks - Jim |
10-31-2019, 10:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Air Maze Air Filter on Zenith Carb Question
Get rid of the paper element and put the screen back on. The paper element is a fire hazard. If it worked for 30 years why change it?
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10-31-2019, 10:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: Air Maze Air Filter on Zenith Carb Question
I agree, if you run an air-maze the use the wire screen DO NOT USE PAPER
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11-01-2019, 01:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Air Maze Air Filter on Zenith Carb Question
Or use a High Boy adapter with a K and N filter. If you do not care about looks, or are a purist, is an option
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11-01-2019, 04:20 PM | #6 |
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11-02-2019, 08:08 AM | #7 |
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Re: Air Maze Air Filter on Zenith Carb Question
Anything you put at the inlet of the carburetor is going to reduce the inlet air flow, and reduce engine power.
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11-02-2019, 08:14 AM | #8 |
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02-23-2024, 09:46 AM | #9 |
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Re: Air Maze Air Filter on Zenith Carb Question
how do i install the maze filter on my model A. any pictures available? do i need a rubber gasket?
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