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Stew Masche · 07-20-2017, 07:10 PM

I've searched the Ford Barn, and looked at other web sites to try to find what the ID code is for the Model A Schebler Marvel carburetor. I have recently come across one for sale, looks similar to the Zenith, but I'm not sure if its correct for the Model A. What is the correct code?

Thanks,
Stew

TinCup · 07-20-2017, 07:26 PM

Stew a simple google search for Marvel carbs will return over a million entries. No Marvel carb ever looked like a cast iron Zenith. Post a pic and show us what you have.

Bob C · 07-20-2017, 07:58 PM

I know there are a couple of Zenith look alikes, the most common is the Tillotson.

Bob

2manycars · 07-20-2017, 08:09 PM

The Marvel Schebler carb has a rectangular float bowl with rather sharp corners, and the bowl is bigger than a Tilli or Zenith. Western Auto sold them, and they are a good carb.

Stew Masche · 07-20-2017, 09:25 PM

The one I saw is in a second hand shop, it's clean and complete. Will get a picture next time I stop in there.

Thanks for the replies.

Stew

Bob C · 07-20-2017, 09:40 PM

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Maybe for a Ford tractor.

Bob

1955cj5 · 07-20-2017, 09:40 PM

Some good pictures of the Marvel here...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Scheb...RZblTF&vxp=mtr

James G. · 07-21-2017, 10:41 AM

F1B is noted on top of the fuel bowl. This carb was Tillotson's attempt to look a bit like the Zenith round-bowl so folks would not notice it was not a Zenit.

Stew Masche · 07-21-2017, 05:51 PM

Thanks! choke set up was different on the one I was looking at.

Stew

07-20-2017, 07:10 PM	#1
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 251	Marvel Carburetor ID ? I've searched the Ford Barn, and looked at other web sites to try to find what the ID code is for the Model A Schebler Marvel carburetor. I have recently come across one for sale, looks similar to the Zenith, but I'm not sure if its correct for the Model A. What is the correct code? Thanks, Stew __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.

07-20-2017, 07:26 PM	#2
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Marvel Carburetor ID ? Stew a simple google search for Marvel carbs will return over a million entries. No Marvel carb ever looked like a cast iron Zenith. Post a pic and show us what you have. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

07-20-2017, 08:09 PM	#4
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Marvel Carburetor ID ? The Marvel Schebler carb has a rectangular float bowl with rather sharp corners, and the bowl is bigger than a Tilli or Zenith. Western Auto sold them, and they are a good carb. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

07-20-2017, 09:25 PM	#5
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 251	Re: Marvel Carburetor ID ? The one I saw is in a second hand shop, it's clean and complete. Will get a picture next time I stop in there. Thanks for the replies. Stew __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.

07-20-2017, 09:40 PM	#7
1955cj5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,578	Re: Marvel Carburetor ID ? Some good pictures of the Marvel here... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Scheb...RZblTF&vxp=mtr __________________ Early '29 CCPU that had a 4-speed, but not any more.......in the family since '62

07-21-2017, 10:41 AM	#8
James G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 183	Re: Marvel Carburetor ID is the model F1B F1B is noted on top of the fuel bowl. This carb was Tillotson's attempt to look a bit like the Zenith round-bowl so folks would not notice it was not a Zenit.

07-21-2017, 05:51 PM	#9
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 251	Re: Marvel Carburetor ID ? Thanks! choke set up was different on the one I was looking at. Stew __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.