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Rock Hornbuckle · 03-02-2013, 11:03 PM

Steve S, I purchased and installed one of Automotive Test Systems new Zenith replacement carbs today....I will never let it go without a helluva fight..I love this new carb! The price went up to $259.95 plus tax and shipping, but the performance is worth every penny. No GAV to monkey with. No stalling on hard stops. Retard the spark, open gas valve, pull choke half way out, turn on key, hit starter, and you're up and running! Runs smoother with more power. Old '29 Nellie ran good today!

John LaVoy · 03-03-2013, 09:37 AM

We ran both of the MARK Auto carbs, the Zenith and the Tilitson. They both worked fine on our test cars. They were used on various Summer Tours so had extended driving for several days. I understand MARK is working on a revision on the Tilitson which should be out soon. We will be getting one of those to test when it is released.

steve s · 03-03-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock Hornbuckle

Steve S, I purchased and installed one of Automotive Test Systems new Zenith replacement carbs today....I will never let it go without a helluva fight..I love this new carb! The price went up to $259.95 plus tax and shipping, but the performance is worth every penny. No GAV to monkey with. No stalling on hard stops. Retard the spark, open gas valve, pull choke half way out, turn on key, hit starter, and you're up and running! Runs smoother with more power. Old '29 Nellie ran good today!

Rock,

Just out of curiosity, did you fiddle with the T-valve? As I recall, I settled on about 1/2 turn open.

I'm glad to hear that it's working out so well for you; it's always a bit nervousy recommending how someone spend their money.

Steve

Rock Hornbuckle · 03-03-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by steve s

Rock,

Just out of curiosity, did you fiddle with the T-valve? As I recall, I settled on about 1/2 turn open.

I'm glad to hear that it's working out so well for you; it's always a bit nervousy recommending how someone spend their money.

Steve

Stevw S, I called the company and had a great discussion about the carb. I setted on about 3/4 turn out on the T-valve. Wow ! I love it. I like the Zenith name cast on the back side of the carb.

larryf · 03-03-2013, 01:17 PM

Bert's in Denver sells one of the best rebuilt carb's and always stand behind them

Benson · 03-03-2013, 02:43 PM

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Here is another thread with information on rebuilt carbs
and a followup on post #25 listed above:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97133

Quoted post #25

" If you are interested, you might try one of our rebuilt Zenith Carbs, Unlike anyone else I know, besides our thorough rebuild, we actually run ALL of our carbs about 10 miles on a stop and go, up and downhill city and highway routine on the same perfect running car, to be sure they work properly. If you want, Email us your name and address, and I will send you one to try. If you dont like it, you can send it back. If you like it, send me a check. We build hundreds every year, and becuase we test drive every one, we are confident that you will like it. Just a thought.

email me at [email protected] if you want to.

Steve Becker
Berts Model A Center "

steve s · 03-03-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock Hornbuckle

Stevw S, I called the company and had a great discussion about the carb. I setted on about 3/4 turn out on the T-valve. Wow ! I love it. I like the Zenith name cast on the back side of the carb.

How did you deal with the fuel line? Does the noise bother you at all?

Mike V. Florida · 03-03-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock Hornbuckle

Steve S, I purchased and installed one of Automotive Test Systems new Zenith replacement carbs today....I will never let it go without a helluva fight..I love this new carb! The price went up to $259.95 plus tax and shipping, but the performance is worth every penny. No GAV to monkey with. No stalling on hard stops. Retard the spark, open gas valve, pull choke half way out, turn on key, hit starter, and you're up and running! Runs smoother with more power. Old '29 Nellie ran good today!

Technically, based on dyno testing, the new carb actually puts out less horsepower in an engine then a correctly restored carb. Granted not by much, but anything is better than a carb that is poorly rebuilt no matter who did it.

Rock Hornbuckle · 03-03-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Technically, based on dyno testing, the new carb actually puts out less horsepower in an engine then a correctly restored carb. Granted not by much, but anything is better than a carb that is poorly rebuilt no matter who did it.

Can you tell me where I can get those dyno results, or who did them? Thanks

03-02-2013, 11:03 PM	#41
Rock Hornbuckle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Noxon Montana Posts: 532	Re: Anyone ran one of the "new" Sacramento Vintage Ford carburetors? Steve S, I purchased and installed one of Automotive Test Systems new Zenith replacement carbs today....I will never let it go without a helluva fight..I love this new carb! The price went up to $259.95 plus tax and shipping, but the performance is worth every penny. No GAV to monkey with. No stalling on hard stops. Retard the spark, open gas valve, pull choke half way out, turn on key, hit starter, and you're up and running! Runs smoother with more power. Old '29 Nellie ran good today! __________________ '31 Fordor Deluxe 2W Briggs 170-B / blackwalls '41 Fordor Deluxe / 2-duece flattie '66 1/2 Dodge Charger '14 100th Anniversary Challenger Limited Edition. Semper Fidelis

03-03-2013, 09:37 AM	#42
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Anyone ran one of the "new" Sacramento Vintage Ford carburetors? We ran both of the MARK Auto carbs, the Zenith and the Tilitson. They both worked fine on our test cars. They were used on various Summer Tours so had extended driving for several days. I understand MARK is working on a revision on the Tilitson which should be out soon. We will be getting one of those to test when it is released.

03-03-2013, 01:17 PM	#45
larryf Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 75	Re: Anyone ran one of the "new" Sacramento Vintage Ford carburetors? Bert's in Denver sells one of the best rebuilt carb's and always stand behind them

03-03-2013, 02:43 PM	#46
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,597	Re: Anyone ran one of the "new" Sacramento Vintage Ford carburetors? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here is another thread with information on rebuilt carbs and a followup on post #25 listed above: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97133 Quoted post #25 " If you are interested, you might try one of our rebuilt Zenith Carbs, Unlike anyone else I know, besides our thorough rebuild, we actually run ALL of our carbs about 10 miles on a stop and go, up and downhill city and highway routine on the same perfect running car, to be sure they work properly. If you want, Email us your name and address, and I will send you one to try. If you dont like it, you can send it back. If you like it, send me a check. We build hundreds every year, and becuase we test drive every one, we are confident that you will like it. Just a thought. email me at [email protected] if you want to. Steve Becker Berts Model A Center " Last edited by Benson; 03-03-2013 at 02:53 PM.