Marvel Carb User Group
 

OK, rebuilt Marvel (2405) carb on the way from Rand Broadstreet. Asking here if there is interest in forming a users’ group. Also, anyone in contact with Robert Sumption?
Lloyd

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I love mine! I get the best of both worlds-good MPG and power!

Mike

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I’m in for a user group.
Great carburetor that gives fantastic performance on my A .

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Me too, although what form would it take? I like Facebook special interest groups but not everyone is on there.

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I'm a solid fan of the Marvel; I have 6 of them. I also have Zeniths and Tillotsons - they each have their strong points and weak points but I prefer the Marvel.

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Sounds good to me, I'm in.

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I swear by my Marvel carb. I'm in!

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I have two which need to be gone through, Who is a reliable rebuilder of the Marvel Carbs that one can trust.

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http://rennerscorner.com/index.html?m
I think they are the only ones that carry carb parts

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What does a Marvel look like ? Photo please !

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Marvel on my 31 Coupe

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I’m in.

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Yes

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They were sold under names such as Johnson, Sears Allstate, and Marvel Shebler. The color was natural pot metal but after cleaning and re-assembly, I painted some of mine black because I just liked the look.

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Is that flange warped or is it an optical issue.

Ed

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To answer initial question, user group may be a good idea for sharing fixes, parts exchange, etc. and performance issues.

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No, I trued up (flattened) the flange surface. What you're seeing is the curvature of a gasket sitting on top of it. Good eye, though! :D

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I'm in! Love my Marvel, works like a charm.
The Geezer

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McGarrett what paint did you use?

Mike

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I'm in. I have a Marvel on both my Model A's. Have a few extra.

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1930Artdeco,
After a good solvent cleaning in my parts washer, I spray the carb body with brake cleaner as a final cleaner because it because it removes any grease or oil films and dries without leaving any residue. Then painted with VHT gloss black engine enamel.

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Been looking for a Marvel carb for my '31 but all I can come up with are carbs for tractors.
I have nothing against tractors, but I would like to use a carb specifically made for an old Model A banger.

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Just put one on my 29,and so far I like it. Now I have to put heli coils on my spares mounting flange

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49topless I have a Marvel carb but with all my problems have yet to try it on my A. You mentioned that all you can find are Tractor carbs. Can you please tell me the difference between a car carb. and tractor carb. ?

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I am in.

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Mike's has gasket kits and rebuilt Marvels.

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An acquaintance is so anal he copied and made his own Marvel Schebler decal for his Marvel.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a3237511dc.jpg

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I am also in. I have been impressed by the improved performance of the Marvel over the Zenith or the Tilly.

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Count me in . Had my marvel for a couple of years ,no issues,much better performance than my Zeniths. I made a micarta ( fenolic ) spacer between carb and manifold, prevents heat soak down from intake manifold to carb, when engine shut down, helps to prevent fuel expansion and fuel drips.
Don S

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I’m in. Already tried Zeniths, currently running a Tillotson, but I like the idea of more power. The pot metal body does not worry me.

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Codder,
I am very unfamiliar with the Marvel carbs and I do not know if those used on tractors, are the same or different that the Marvels used on Model As. I'm trying to learn as much as possible about, what seems to be, a very good carb for my Model A.
Thank you

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Anybody have contact information on the place that sells rebuild kits for the Marvel-Shebler?

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Renner's Corner has most parts for the Marvels.David has (or had) some used parts also. https://www.rennerscorner.com/carburetor.html

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I believe the tractor carburetors do not have the GAV adjustment provisions.

For Tow Vehicles
 

I put a quart bottle in my 80 gallon
diesel cross tank in my truck bed
occasionally when I fill - it helps
clean the tank and probably the
diesel injectors as well .

1996 Ford F350 XLT 7.3 PSD CC
2WD w/ 4:10 rear diff & E4OD

Jim

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1727648510

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I agree on the Marvel carb, performance is fantastic.

Y-Blockhead... any chance those Marvel stickers might be available?
I really like those

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Here's a picture of the remains of an original Marvel decal.

Jeff

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I have been running my Marvel for about 8 years.
I drove my A to our next town with the marvel. The drive is a steady 6 mile uphill run. My A screamed up the hill with the Marvel doing 55 in overdrive.
I took the same drive with a brand new rebuilt Zenith. My A bogged down to 50 and I had to take the A out of overdrive to make the hill.
Conclusion: The Marvel is a better carb than the Zenith on my A.
JMO

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I'm in. Have rebuilt a few and installed a few. One on the engine and one under the seat tuned to my car. Fun to offer a trial to someone that has not got theirs carb working, what ever it is, and see their smiles.