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james1savage · 08-09-2023, 07:13 PM

I'm pretty new to A's and are working my way through my first one. About ready to fire it however I have a couple leaks in the carb to attend to. I obviously see its a Tillotson carburetor however can't find any other markings to identify it except the 05805 in the float bowl and the 05806 above the float.

Wondering if anyone can help me identify the carburetor so I can find a diagram, rebuild kit, etc. and also any advice in general on it.

Thanks!!

OLDMANKOHOUT · 08-09-2023, 07:18 PM

X or XF Tillotson

mcgarrett · 08-09-2023, 07:53 PM

Reach out to Renner's Corner; they have the parts and expertise to get you going.

https://rennerscorner.com/index.html

james1savage · 08-09-2023, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the suggestion mcgarrett but I’m in Canada and they don’t ship outside the US. I’m going to do some more research and see what I can find.

Herb Concord Ca · 08-10-2023, 03:14 PM

All these Tillotsons (same shape) are the same, blank, X or XF. the markings are just marketing hype.
The numbers on the inside of the top and bottom castings, are date codes. Funny, on my Tillotsons I only have 4 digits.

james1savage · 08-29-2023, 10:50 AM

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I've gone through the carb and determined the threads in the fuel inlet are worn right out. The fitting won't tighten well and can't get a seal. Looks like I'll be replacing at least the top half of the carb.

Anyone have a nice rebuilt one sitting on their shelf they'd like to sell? I'm thinking I'll stick with a Tillotson as I'll have some spare parts with this one I guess.

mrtexas · 08-29-2023, 11:04 AM

https://mrtexasmodela.weebly.com/restoretilly.html

james1savage · 08-29-2023, 02:17 PM

Thanks Mr. Texas. My understanding is once these threads are done for you can't replace them as it's a fuel fitting? Am I wrong on this?

rotorwrench · 08-29-2023, 02:41 PM

They are reproduced but not inexpensive. Used ones could provide parts or change to a Marvel Schebler. Both show up on flea-pay now and then.

Kube · 08-30-2023, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james1savage

Thanks for the suggestion mcgarrett but I’m in Canada and they don’t ship outside the US. I’m going to do some more research and see what I can find.

Have them ship to a friend in the USA and have your friend ship to you.

08-09-2023, 07:18 PM	#2
OLDMANKOHOUT Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rancho Cordova, Ca. Posts: 56	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification X or XF Tillotson

08-09-2023, 07:53 PM	#3
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 988	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification Reach out to Renner's Corner; they have the parts and expertise to get you going. https://rennerscorner.com/index.html

08-09-2023, 08:32 PM	#4
james1savage Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 39	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification Thanks for the suggestion mcgarrett but I’m in Canada and they don’t ship outside the US. I’m going to do some more research and see what I can find.

08-10-2023, 03:14 PM	#5
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 652	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification All these Tillotsons (same shape) are the same, blank, X or XF. the markings are just marketing hype. The numbers on the inside of the top and bottom castings, are date codes. Funny, on my Tillotsons I only have 4 digits.

08-29-2023, 10:50 AM	#6
james1savage Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 39	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've gone through the carb and determined the threads in the fuel inlet are worn right out. The fitting won't tighten well and can't get a seal. Looks like I'll be replacing at least the top half of the carb. Anyone have a nice rebuilt one sitting on their shelf they'd like to sell? I'm thinking I'll stick with a Tillotson as I'll have some spare parts with this one I guess.

08-29-2023, 11:04 AM	#7
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,397	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification https://mrtexasmodela.weebly.com/restoretilly.html __________________ 41 woodie https://41fordwoodie.weebly.com/

08-29-2023, 02:17 PM	#8
james1savage Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 39	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification Thanks Mr. Texas. My understanding is once these threads are done for you can't replace them as it's a fuel fitting? Am I wrong on this?

08-29-2023, 02:41 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,515	Re: Tillotson Carburetor Identification They are reproduced but not inexpensive. Used ones could provide parts or change to a Marvel Schebler. Both show up on flea-pay now and then.