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mcgarrett · 07-08-2023, 09:29 PM

Tillotson is a fine replacement for the Zenith and a lot less fussy when it comes to tuning. Fewer parts, simpler design, rebuild kits are plentiful. I have run Zeniths, Tillotsons, and Marvels. My favorite is the Marvel, but as you said, you can buy a brand new Tillotson, so that's a plus.

07-08-2023, 09:29 PM	#2
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 965	Re: Tillotson model X carburetor Tillotson is a fine replacement for the Zenith and a lot less fussy when it comes to tuning. Fewer parts, simpler design, rebuild kits are plentiful. I have run Zeniths, Tillotsons, and Marvels. My favorite is the Marvel, but as you said, you can buy a brand new Tillotson, so that's a plus.