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JOES31 · 07-23-2014, 08:33 PM

Mitch,
Interesting you would mention the flow tested jets. I changed out the jets that came in the Snyder's kit to the flow tested Renner's jets and the Snyder's jets actually worked a lot better. I was surprised. The Renner's jets were actually larger so maybe they flowed too much fuel.

I think the main problem is that we are dealing with a part that is over 80 years old and rebuilt who knows how many times over. I met another model a owner the other day. He has two, a coupe and a speedster. He has a running engine set up in his garage to test parts. He said he has rebuilt several carbs exactly the same way with the same exact parts. Some run beautifully and some don't run worth a damn.

I feel that if you're going to sell these rebuilt Zeniths they should be tested by the rebuilder on a running engine before they go out to the customer. I think others posted that Renner's and Bert's test them.

07-23-2014, 08:33 PM	#25
JOES31 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: La Verne California Posts: 272	Re: Zenith Rebuild Problem Mitch, Interesting you would mention the flow tested jets. I changed out the jets that came in the Snyder's kit to the flow tested Renner's jets and the Snyder's jets actually worked a lot better. I was surprised. The Renner's jets were actually larger so maybe they flowed too much fuel. I think the main problem is that we are dealing with a part that is over 80 years old and rebuilt who knows how many times over. I met another model a owner the other day. He has two, a coupe and a speedster. He has a running engine set up in his garage to test parts. He said he has rebuilt several carbs exactly the same way with the same exact parts. Some run beautifully and some don't run worth a damn. I feel that if you're going to sell these rebuilt Zeniths they should be tested by the rebuilder on a running engine before they go out to the customer. I think others posted that Renner's and Bert's test them.