The Ford Barn

ursus · 01-27-2026, 01:53 PM

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QUOTE: "one of the first "noticeable" signs is the "raised Zenith" cast in the float bowl, which indicates it being a 1932.....1933 & 34's had an "indented Zenith" cast in the float bowl and a few other very minor changes (see pic#2 Middle carb)."

I believe it is the opposite. The early B-1 version had the indented "Zenith" lower casting and a round float. The later B-2 version had the raised letters, a rectangular float, and an improved idle port. The photo supplied by the OP shows an angled and indented "32005" on the side of the upper casting, a feature of the B carbs made by Zenith starting in 1935 for replacement purposes. These aftermarket versions seem to be the most plentiful.

01-27-2026, 01:53 PM	#26
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,534	Re: 1933 Model B Help/Fuel Pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) QUOTE: "one of the first "noticeable" signs is the "raised Zenith" cast in the float bowl, which indicates it being a 1932.....1933 & 34's had an "indented Zenith" cast in the float bowl and a few other very minor changes (see pic#2 Middle carb)." I believe it is the opposite. The early B-1 version had the indented "Zenith" lower casting and a round float. The later B-2 version had the raised letters, a rectangular float, and an improved idle port. The photo supplied by the OP shows an angled and indented "32005" on the side of the upper casting, a feature of the B carbs made by Zenith starting in 1935 for replacement purposes. These aftermarket versions seem to be the most plentiful.