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Old 01-03-2021, 12:50 PM   #11
Ruth
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Default Re: Zenith Carb Questions

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Originally Posted by redmodelt View Post
I glass bead the cast iron carb bodies all the time. All that is needed is a good cleaning and air pressure to blow the passages out when done. Brass plated parts may be one thing, but the brass bodied carbs sure do look nice after a bead blast and buff! Soaking type carb cleaners, when they work, may get rid of the crud but not the rust.
As I mentioned, you can paint Zeniths. I was referring to Tilloson and Marvel carb bodies. Bead blasting ruins the finish on pot metal castings, throttle and choke plate and shafts.

No thanks, I will stay away from blasting.
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