New Carb If I need to replace my carb, would you go with a Zenith or Tillotson?
|
Re: New Carb Marvel carbs tend to be more trouble-free, if you're not concerned about strict period accuracy (the Marvels were introduced in '46).
|
Re: New Carb I've tried a number of different carbs, including rebuilt Zeniths, and found the Marvel-Schebler, aka Allstate, Marvel and other names, worked best for me.
|
Re: New Carb The question was Zenith or Tillotson..... Zenith for me ; the Tillotson can be smoother acceleration but more tricky to fix if warped/corroded
|
Re: New Carb For a real boost in performance a two barrel Weber downdraft is a good choice, along with the aluminum intake manifold that comes with it.
|
Re: New Carb My A runs smoother on a Tilly.
|
Re: New Carb I run and like the Marvel carb. My Zenith has become my under the seat backup carb. The Marvel is completely rebuilt and cost $200 with free shipping.
Here is where to get one: MARVEL SCHEMBLER CARBERATOR JR BULLOCK 976 COUNTRY ROAD 2310 TEXARKANA, TX 75503 903-748-8299 [email protected] |
Re: New Carb I think it is hard for most people to say which is better. They can tell you which one works better for them. However you do not know what they are comparing. Are they comparing carburetors that are like new? Are they comparing one that is new (or correctly restored) with an old one that is worn? I would recommend that you use a carburetor that is properly setup.
Bob |
Re: New Carb You can have your pick of rebuilt Zenith, Tillotsen or Marvel at Jim's Carbs https://jmacarbs.com
I would not reccommend a NEW carb (which the heading states) from the vendors tho. I have had some issues with them. |
Re: New Carb Quote:
|
Re: New Carb Quote:
Dick, does the Marvel mate with the throttle, choke, and GAV without customization? |
Re: New Carb Originally Posted by johnbuckley ...The question was Zenith or Tillotson
Quote:
|
Re: New Carb Quote:
|
Re: New Carb Quote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a3237511dc.jpg |
Re: New Carb Trendy.
And probably expensive, and eventually you may want to learn how to trouble shoot whichever carb you decide to use. There are a lot of decent zenith cores. I have had good results using OEM internals. |
Re: New Carb I have a zenith that works great. The key to performance is J R Bullock in Texarkana! Nicest person you will ever talk to. I sent mine to him and when it came back just bolted it on and have NEVER touched or adjusted it. Car starts, idles, and runs like a champ. Not only does he do a great job but nicest guy to talk to. CAN'T go wrong!!
|
Re: New Carb To answer the initial question, I would go with a tilly over Zenith.
If I could choose between all 3, I would go with Marvel. |
Re: New Carb I noticed that JR guy rebuilds also. I have two Zeniths and two Tillys. Thinking maybe have one of the four rebuilt and sell 3 cores to him for a new one. That way i have a spare.
|
Re: New Carb A B carb for me, but I have the Brumfield head, the big valves, and the IB-330 cam. I used to run the Zenith, which worked just fine.
|
Re: New Carb Sometime I'd like to go for a spin in an A with the downdraft setup.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:27 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.